6. A Brief History Administered by the Schools and Libraries division of the Universal Service Administrative Company The program was developed in 1997. It was created to make certain that schools have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services.
9. Available Discounts Between 20%-90% Dependent upon: economic status location percentage of students that participate in the National School Lunch Program
10. Application Process Create a technology plan Submit required forms Evaluate bids from companies and sign provider contracts Receive, review, and retain any documentation Pay your share of the services Prepare for the upcoming year
11. Additional Resources School and Libraries Division (SLD) Client Service Bureau:1-888-203-8100 Email questions or concerns: comments@universalservice.org SLD Website: http://www.usac.org/sl/
16. Goal #1 All students should be engaged in learning processes and learning environments. Inclusion of TEKS Monitor progress of integration Research emerging technologies Provide instruction on cyber safety
17. Goal #2 Ensure that educators have the necessary tools and skills to integrate technology Provide meaningful professional development though Instructional Coaches and online tools Document teacher’s progress Provide support and follow-up
18. Goal #3 Provide tools needed to equip students to be 21st century learners. Provide necessary budget Create innovate environments Offer online and distance learning Gather community input Have efficient operational processes
19. Goal #4 High-performance Infrastructure 24/7 access to elearning technology Provide timely technology assistance Provide secure and effiecient technology Maintain standards for updating technology
21. Summary Through planning, goal-setting, assessment, and evaluation, districts can integrate technology across the curriculum. The e-rate program is designed to provide an affordable solution to districts using telecommunications and information services.
22. Sources SLD Website: http://www.usac.org/sl/ Katy ISD Website: www.katyisd.org Department of Education Website: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html
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