Galena Park ISD

E-Rate and District Technology Plan

Presented by Raquel Britton EDLD 5306 (ET 8025)

Agenda

E-Rate Program What is it? 4 Service Categories Application Process 5 Components of Technology Plan

Galena Park ISD Technology Plan Mission Needs assessment Overview of Goals and Objectives Action Plan & Budget

Conclusion

What is it? Known as the Schools and Libraries Program of

the Universal Service Fund

Provides affordable telecommunications and Internet access to schools and libraries

Discounts range from 20% to 90%, depending on level of poverty and urban/rural status of population served

Overview can be found at http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/E-rate-Overview.pdf

4 Service Categories

Telecommunications Services Internet Access Internal Connections other than

Basic Maintenance Basic Maintenance of Internal

Connections

Application Process

Prepare a technology plan Open a competitive bidding process Seek discounts on eligible services Confirm the receipt of services Invoice for services

Details of each step can be found at http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-process.aspx

5 Components of Technology Plan

1. Clear goals & strategy for use2. Professional Development for Staff3. Assessment of services needed4. Sufficient budget needed for

services5. Evaluation process

To integrate technology for all children and encourage problem-solving and communication; student-centered learning; access to technology for students and staff; provide for current and future needs; restructure the learning environment; complement current key teaching strategies; and implement a comprehensive information system.

Galena Park ISD Technology Plan Mission

GPISD Technology PlanNeeds Assessment

Infrastructure, IP telephones, student computers, software and videoconferencing

Where we have been Where we are now Where we are going

GPISD Technology PlanOverview of Goals and Objectives

Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and

Development Administration and Support

Services Infrastructure for Technology

GPISD Action Plan & Budget

Action plan StrategiesTimelinesResponsible

PartiesEvidence

BudgetTechnology Expenditures

0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

Conclusion

E-Rate Program offers telecommunications and Internet access at discounted rates to schools and libraries who serve poverty populated areas.

Galena Park ISD Technology Plan has set realistic goals & strategies to help meet the 21st Century needs for all its students and staff.

Websites Galena Park ISD

www.galenaparkisd.com

Universal Service Administrative Companyhttp://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-process.aspx

http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/E-rate-Overview.pdf

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