E-Rate / District Technology Plan
- 1. The E-Rate Program&District Technology PlanAndres ChavezEDLD: 5306September 9th, 2011
- 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 linesDial Up InternetE-mailDirect Internet connections
- 6. Services do not Include…VoicemailOnline contentProfessional development trainingSoftware
- 7. Applying for discounts (steps 1-5)Develop a technology plan.Submit FCC form Provide for a 28-day competitive bidding periodSelect a service provider / sign contractsSubmit FCC form 471
- 8. Applying for discounts (steps 6-11)6) Receive and review Form 471 Receipt Letter7) Receive your Funding Commitment Letter8) Assure tech plan approval9) Retain records10) Pay your share11) Prepare for the next funding year
- 9. Further InformationFor 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.
- 10. District Technology Plan OverviewSheldon ISD
- 11. District ProfileESC Region: 4City, State, Zip: Houston, Tx 77044Number of Campuses: 9Totally Student Enrollment: 6872Economically Disadvantaged: 80.8%
- 12. STaR Chart ConclusionsTeaching and Learning: AdvancedEducator Preparation and Development: DevelopingLeadership, Admin and Instructional Support: AdvancedInfrastructure: Advanced
- 13. Goals and StrategiesGoal 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 StrategiesGoal 2 All staff will meet new teacher SBEC standards through quality professional development.
- 15. Goals and StrategiesGoal 3 All staff will meet new teacher SBEC standards through quality professional development.
- 16. Goals and StrategiesGoal 4Administrative and Instructional Services will endure transparent use of technology support in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- 17. 2011 – 2012 Budget
- 18. SummaryFor more information about E-Rate, please visit their website.For more information about the Sheldon ISD Technology Plan, please visit the Instructional Technology page.