Understanding E-Rate
KISD Technology Department
◦What is E-Rate?◦How is E-Rate related to KISD’s
Technology Plan?
Objectives
The E-Rate Program known as the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism provides ◦ discounts to obtain affordable
telecommunications and Internet Access.
What is E-Rate?
Telecommunications services Internet access Basis maintenance of internal connections Internal connections other than basic
maintenance
Four categories are funded
◦KISDpart of a consortiumcertified approved Technology Plan
follows the “No Child Left Behind Act.”
Who is Eligible for E-Rate?
Check out this website: Universal Service Administrative Company
◦ http://www.universalservice.org
Detailed information on E-Rate
Districts must complete the Texas Teacher STaR Chart Assessment ◦ Visit http://starchart.esc12.net/ for more information.
Technology plan is based on data gathered from the StaR Chart
STaR Chart Technology Plan E-Rate
The Texas Teacher STaR Charts is an assessment tool developed around the four key areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology: ◦ Teaching and Learning ◦ Educator Preparation and Development ◦ Leadership Administration and Instructional
Support ◦ Infrastructure for Technology
Purpose of the STaR Chart
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JH STaR Chart Assessment Results 2009-2010
Teaching & LearningEducator Preparation & DevelopmentLeadership, Instructional SupportInfrastructure
Junior High STaR Chart Assessment Results
KISD STaR Chart Summary
6 campuses 3,700 students62 % economically disadvantaged
493 faculty members
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
Vision Statement ◦ It is our vision that the community served by
the Kaufman Independent School District will benefit from technology in the school system.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
Mission Statement for Kaufman ISD◦ It is the mission of the Kaufman ISD Technology ◦ Department to provide students and educators with
leadership, infrastructure, technical support and staff development to gain the knowledge and attitudes necessary to function successfully in our changing society.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
GOAL 1◦Teaching and Learning - Instructional
systems technology will be implemented to increase and enhance student learning, instructional management and community usage.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
GOAL 2◦Educator Preparation and Development -
The instructional staff will have access to staff development and to a variety of resources to address the individual needs of students.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
GOAL 3◦Administration and Support Services -
Kaufman ISD support systems will continue to provide skilled personnel, training, and resources required to support ever changing technologies.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
GOAL 4◦ Infrastructure for Technology - Kaufman ISD
will provide and maintain an infrastructure for communication with parents and community members.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
Budget = 854,173.80. $230.86 for every student. One computer per seven students. 100% of the classrooms have direct.
connection to the Internet and network.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
KISD is meeting the goals set by the Long-Range Technology Plan and thus receives discounts for the district through E-Rate.
Summary of the District’s Long-Range Technology Plan
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