1. ““E-Rate” coming soon toE-Rate” coming soon to
Weatherford ISDWeatherford ISD
The Schools and Libraries program ofThe Schools and Libraries program of
the Universal Service Fund Companythe Universal Service Fund Company

2. Introducing “E-Rate”Introducing “E-Rate”
The purpose of this presentation is to informThe purpose of this presentation is to inform
you, our faculty, about the schools andyou, our faculty, about the schools and
libraries program or “E-Rate”. After seeinglibraries program or “E-Rate”. After seeing
this presentation you can be betterthis presentation you can be better
informed to answer questions about theinformed to answer questions about the
“E-Rate” program when asked questions“E-Rate” program when asked questions
by students or the general public.by students or the general public.

3. Function of “E-Rate”Function of “E-Rate”
 The “E-Rate” program’s purpose is to helpThe “E-Rate” program’s purpose is to help
provide schools and libraries withprovide schools and libraries with
affordable telecommunications andaffordable telecommunications and
internet accessinternet access
 Four categories of fundingFour categories of funding
Telecommunication servicesTelecommunication services
Internet accessInternet access
Internal connectionsInternal connections
Basic maintenance of connectionsBasic maintenance of connections

4. Sources of Technology FundingSources of Technology Funding
Frequency of technology report areas by principals
692
365
235
222
132
614
519
Bonds
"E-Rate"
Main. & Op.
Other
TEA funds
Title 1 funds
Local funds

5. Application processApplication process
 Steps to apply for “E-Rate”Steps to apply for “E-Rate”
1.1. Determine EligibilityDetermine Eligibility
2.2. Develop a technology planDevelop a technology plan
3.3. Open a competitive bidding processOpen a competitive bidding process
4.4. Select a service providerSelect a service provider
5.5. Calculate the discount levelCalculate the discount level

6. Application process cont’Application process cont’
6.6. Determine your eligible servicesDetermine your eligible services
7. Submit application for program start7. Submit application for program start
8. Application review process8. Application review process
9. Receive funding decision9. Receive funding decision
10. Begin receipt of services10. Begin receipt of services
11. Invoice the Universal Service11. Invoice the Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC)Administrative Company (USAC)

7. Weatherford ISD’s TechnologyWeatherford ISD’s Technology
PlanPlan
1.1. To meet the technology needs of ourTo meet the technology needs of our
studentsstudents
2.2. Key targets of technologyKey targets of technology
• Integration of technology in all curriculumIntegration of technology in all curriculum
• Professional development in use ofProfessional development in use of
technologytechnology
• Connectivity & InfrastructureConnectivity & Infrastructure
• Student/Parent/Teacher data accessStudent/Parent/Teacher data access

8. Weatherford ISD’s TechnologyWeatherford ISD’s Technology
Plan Cont’Plan Cont’
3.3. Instructional technologistsInstructional technologists
• To be available at each campusTo be available at each campus
• Provide professional development forProvide professional development for
facultyfaculty
• Integrate curriculum and technologyIntegrate curriculum and technology

9. Weatherford ISD’s TechnologyWeatherford ISD’s Technology
Plan Cont’Plan Cont’
4.4. Institute a Dell Mini 10 program for allInstitute a Dell Mini 10 program for all
teachers who undergo 6 hours of trainingteachers who undergo 6 hours of training
5.5. Make wireless laptop carts available for useMake wireless laptop carts available for use
at all campus’at all campus’
6.6. Provide student email accounts thruProvide student email accounts thru
Windows LiveWindows Live
7.7. Use of Infinite Campus SIS to provideUse of Infinite Campus SIS to provide
parents & students a portal to checkparents & students a portal to check
grades, attendance, and critical datagrades, attendance, and critical data

10. Weatherford ISD’s TechnologyWeatherford ISD’s Technology
Plan Cont’Plan Cont’
8.8. Use of the Eduphoria software to log, track,Use of the Eduphoria software to log, track,
and monitor professional developmentand monitor professional development
9.9. Use of the Epsilen software for teacherUse of the Epsilen software for teacher
collaboration and student communicationcollaboration and student communication
10.10. Increase in bandwidth, internet filtering,Increase in bandwidth, internet filtering,
antivirus protection, and email archivingantivirus protection, and email archiving
11.11. Customer service program thruCustomer service program thru
implementation of staff surveys to betterimplementation of staff surveys to better
satisfy and suggestions for professionalsatisfy and suggestions for professional
developmentdevelopment

11. SummarySummary
Now that you have an understanding ofNow that you have an understanding of
what the Schools and Libraries program ofwhat the Schools and Libraries program of
the USAC is you will be able to explain tothe USAC is you will be able to explain to
others the need for such a program in ourothers the need for such a program in our
schools. If you have any questions orschools. If you have any questions or
want more details please refer to thewant more details please refer to the
USAC website atUSAC website at http://http://www.usac.org/slwww.usac.org/sl//

12. ResourcesResources
Weatherford ISD:Weatherford ISD:
http://medintern-mjmcdaniel.wikispaces.com/file/view/EDLD+5362+Final+Project.pptxhttp://medintern-mjmcdaniel.wikispaces.com/file/view/EDLD+5362+Final+Project.pptx
Retirieved on 6/2/11Retirieved on 6/2/11
Wikipedia:Wikipedia:
http://http://en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Rate/wiki/E-Rate
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Universal Service Administrative CompanyUniversal Service Administrative Company
http://http://www.usac.org/slwww.usac.org/sl//
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State of Texas public school technology inventoryState of Texas public school technology inventory
http://www.educateaustin.org/documents/TX_Public_School_Tech_Inventory_07.pdfhttp://www.educateaustin.org/documents/TX_Public_School_Tech_Inventory_07.pdf
Retirieved on 6/3/11Retirieved on 6/3/11