3. What is E-Rate? E-Rate is a program that offers discounts on telecommunication services to public. schools, private schools, and libraries. The program was adopted in 1996. Approximately $2.25 billion is available annually for schools and libraries.
5. Eligible Services Include… Basic phone services (local and long distance) T-1, 56k and ISDN lines Dial Up Internet E-mail Direct Internet connections
6. Services do not Include… Voicemail Online content Professional development training Software
7. Applying for discounts (steps 1-5) Develop a technology plan. Submit FCC form Provide for a 28-day competitive bidding period Select a service provider / sign contracts Submit FCC form 471
8. Applying for discounts (steps 6-11) 6) Receive and review Form 471 Receipt Letter 7) Receive your Funding Commitment Letter 8) Assure tech plan approval 9) Retain records 10) Pay your share 11) Prepare for the next funding year
9. Further Information For further information about the E-Rate program, please visit the E-Rate Website. You can also reach the Client Service Bureau at 1-800-203-8100.
11. District Profile ESC Region: 4 City, State, Zip: Houston, Tx 77044 Number of Campuses: 9 Totally Student Enrollment: 6872 Economically Disadvantaged: 80.8%
12. STaR Chart Conclusions Teaching and Learning: Advanced Educator Preparation and Development: Developing Leadership, Admin and Instructional Support: Advanced Infrastructure: Advanced
13. Goals and Strategies Goal 1 All students and staff will have available the necessary technological resources for information access, process, and increased student achievement across the district.
14. Goals and Strategies Goal 2 All staff will meet new teacher SBEC standards through quality professional development.
15. Goals and Strategies Goal 3 All staff will meet new teacher SBEC standards through quality professional development.
16. Goals and Strategies Goal 4 Administrative and Instructional Services will endure transparent use of technology support in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
18. Summary For more information about E-Rate, please visit their website. For more information about the Sheldon ISD Technology Plan, please visit the Instructional Technology page.
