Sarah Zumwalt Middle SchoolCareer and College Readiness Campus

Preparing Students for

21st Century Learning

Schools and Libraries Program

of the

Universal Service Fund

IntroductionOverview of the ProgramOverview of the Application Process

District Technology PlanQuestions and Answers

Agenda

Commonly know as “E-Rate” Administered by Universal Service

Administrative Computer (USAC) Under the direction of the Federal

Communications Commissions (FCC) Provides discounts to assist most schools

and libraries in the U.S. Committed to ensuring program integrity

Overview of the Program

Funding requested in four categories:

Telecommunication services

Internal connections Internet access Maintenance of

internal connections

Funding based on:

Level of poverty Status of

population served

USAC Funding

E-Rate DiscountedTelecommunications Services

INCOME Measured by % of students eligible

for the National School Lunch Program

URBAN LOCATION

E-Rate Discount

Rural Location

E-Rate Discount

If the percentage of students in the school qualifying for the National School Lunch Program is...

...and the school is in an URBAN area, the E-rate discount will be...

...and the school is in a RURAL area, the E-rate discount will be...

Less than 1% 20% 25%

1% to 19% 40% 50%

20% to 34% 50% 60%

35% to 49% 60% 70%

50% to 74% 80% 80%

75% to 100% 90% 90%

Overview/summary of the district’s technology plan can be found on the Talking Tech Lounge at http://lakimberlywilson. blogspot.com

District Technology Plan

School and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as E-Rate offers discounts to schools and libraries for Internet connectivity.

Technology plan must be presented during the application process

Funding can be requested in four categories: internet access, internal connection, telecommunications, and maintenance of connections

Funding is based on level of poverty and status of population.

Conclusion