E-RATETechnology $ at work.

E – Rate

•What is it?• The Schools and Libraries Program of

the Universal Service Fund.

• More commonly known as

E-Rate

• Is administered by the

Universal Service

Administrative

Company

• Provides discounts to

assist most schools

and libraries to obtain

affordable internet

and

telecommunications

access.

E-Rate qualifications

• Up to $2.25 annually is available

• Schools, school districts, and libraries that want to apply

for E-Rate must have a technology plan stating five

elements.

E-Rate Tech plan

• Goals and realistic strategy for

using telecommunications and

information technology.

• A professional development plan

• Assessment of

telecommunication services

needed

• Budget resources

• Ongoing evaluation process

What’s needed?

E-Rate discount

• The discount is 20-90%

• Based upon number of students

eligible for involvement in the

National School Lunch Program

Is it worth it?

What’s the discount?

E-Rate Application

Process

Determine Eligibility

Technology Plan

Bidding processSelect Service

Provider

Calculate discount level

Determine Eligible Services

Submit Application/

Review

Funding decision

Receipt of services/invoice

USAC

E-rate application process. (2008). [Application process for E-Rate]. E-Rate funding process. Retrieved from http://www.e-

rateservices.com/e-rate-process-overview.shtml.

http://www.e-rateservices.com/e-rate-process-overview.shtml

Belton Independent

School District

Goals, Objectives, and

Strategies

Belton Independent

School District TechPAC

TechPAC Goal 1

• Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-designed processes, including long-range planning and budgeting, to address future growth, changing student needs, and the maintenance of effective and efficient operations.

• Develop and communicate policies and procedures on effective processes for utilization of technology.

Objective

TechPAC Goal 2

• Belton ISD will

achieve TEA

Exemplary Status

whereby all students

achieve their

maximum educational

potential

• Identify, evaluate,

and implement

technological

resources in

curriculum and

instruction

Objective

Goal 2 Objectives continued

• Increase student achievement using technology tools to provide

differentiated instruction and appropriate accommodations and

modifications

• Coordinate planning and budgeting processes to maximize funding

sources and increase student achievement.

TechPAC Goal 3

• Belton ISD will attract and retain high-performing administration; faculty and staff who reflect the values of the community, and are committed to achieving excellence for all students

• Provide professional development for faculty, staff and administration based on district needs and aligned to state and national standards.

Objective

TechPAC Goal 4

• Belton ISD will sustain

safe and supportive

schools that provide

secure, nurturing,

nonthreatening,

respectful and

disciplined learning

environments where all

members excel and

exhibit moral

excellence.

• Utilize technology to

support the District

Crisis Management

Plan; utilize technology

to support campus

security; Provide a safe

environment for

students and teachers to

utilize technology

Objective

TechPAC Goal 5

• Belton ISD will promote

shared partnerships of

students, parents, schools,

community and BISD alumni

to include clear, informative,

timely communications and

recognition of the

achievements of all

stakeholders.

• Design and implement

online resources that

will convey critical

information to parents

and community

members, and include

community and parents

in the technology

planning process.

Objective

Assessment

• STaR Chart

• Integration of technology into instruction as measured by classroom walk-

through data and lesson plans

• Technology Coordinators

• Provide meaningful professional development for instructional staff.

Summary

E-Rate provides an excellent opportunity for schools and libraries to fund

ever changing technology needs

BISD uses funds to assist with the technology funding

BISD is embracing technology and is on the move with the 21st Century

learner