E-Rate and Temple’s Technology Plan By James M. (Mike) Baker
Jun 09, 2015
E-Rate and Temple’s Technology Plan
By James M. (Mike) Baker
Agenda
What is E-Rate? Benefits Requirements
Temple ISD Technology Plan Needs Assessment Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Budget Evaluation
What is E-Rate?
Program that provides discounted telecommunications services to schools and libraries
Administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
Established in 1997 when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996
Designed to ensure that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services
Benefits of E-Rate
Provides discounts of 20 percent to 90 percent for eligible telecommunications services
Level of discount is based on the percentage eligible for participation in the National School Lunch Program or other federally approved alternative mechanisms
Disc0unts can be applied to commercially available telecommunications services, internet access, internal connections, basic local and long distance phone services, and acquisition and installation of equipment to provide internal connections.
E-Rate Requirements
Develop a technology plan and submit for approval prior to receiving discounts
Submit FCC forms for services requested and ordered, and certification forms
Provide for a 28-day competitive bidding period Select service provider and sign contracts Assure technology plan approval, receive
services, file additional FCC forms, pay district’s share, and prepare for next year
Must provide internet filtering in accordance with Children’s Internet Protection Act
TISD Technology PlanDistrict Profile
Number of Campuses 16
Total Student Enrollment 9,041
District Size 5,000 – 9,999
Percent Economically Disadvantaged 86%
Number of Campuses 16
Percentage of Campuses w/Internet 100%
Number/Percentage of Classrooms w/Internet
581/100%
Computer/Student Ratio 3 students per computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher per computer
Technology Budget $7,615,975.93
Technology Expenditure per Pupil $842.38
Technology Budget
Teaching and Learning
39%
Educator Preparation & Development
15%
Leadership, Administration
& Support13%
Infrastructure32%
2011-2014
Technology Expenditure per pupil
- $842.38
Technology Planning Committees
Curriculum and Instruction Team District Instructional Technology
Specialists Campus Technology Liaisons Parent Advisory Committee Community Advisory Committee
Needs Assessments
STaR Chart for Teachers Campus STaR Chart SBEC Teacher Technology Competency
Self-Assessment Equipment/Hardware/Network Evaluation
STaR Charts
Category 2009-2010 2010-2011
Teaching and Learning
14 (Developing) 15 (Advanced)
Educator Preparation and Development
14 (Developing) 15 (Advanced)
Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support
17 (Advanced) 16 (Advanced)
Infrastructure for Technology
18 (Advanced) 17 (Advanced)
SBEC Teacher Technology Competency Self-Assessment
Standard
No Knowledge
Somewhat Knowledgeable
Adequate Knowledge
Highly Knowledgeable
I 1% 10% 57% 32%
II 1% 15% 55% 29%
III 2% 20% 55% 23%
IV 4% 24% 49% 23%
V 4% 23% 54% 19%
Technology Evaluation - Infrastructure
Single mode fiber links to edge sites Multimode fiber within edge sites 100 MB to the desktop Cisco 801.11 b/g/n wireless
Technology Evaluation - Hardware
Switches 6500 Cisco router at the core 3500/2900 series POE Cisco switches in closets Cisco Wireless Security Module (WiSM) Cisco Wireless Access Points
Technology Evaluation - Servers Servers/Storage
90 servers (4 virtualized) SAN (16 TB Tier 2, 4.8 TB Tier 1) Disaster Recovery▪ Off-site backup▪ Replicated core services
Current standards for workstations Ratios▪ Administrator to computer - 1:1▪ Teacher to computer – 1:1▪ Student to computer – 1:5
Printers – 1 inkjet in each classroom, networked printers in office areas, labs, and libraries
Cisco IP phones using Call Manager Each classroom and office area has a phone with voice mail
Technology Evaluation - Software
Servers Windows 2003 or 2008
Workstations Windows XP or Windows 7
Administrative software Ciscoworks (routers and switches) Active Directory (users and policies) Exchange (e-mail) Altiris (network management) Symantec (content filtering, anti-virus, e-mail
filtering)
Technology Evaluation - Software
Administrative Software Skyward (student management, attendance
and grade system) Follett Destiny (library) Vboss (food service) School Dude (maintenance) KRONOS (time management) School Messenger (calling system)
Technology Needs - Students
Access to and instruction in technology to develop the necessary technology skills to enter the workplace successfully
Consistent and continual exposure to technology-integrated curriculum to use technology as a tool in the learning process
Equitable access to the technology resources that support instruction and learning
Network connectivity and hardware that supports effective communication and instruction
Technology Needs - Teachers
Technical and instructional skills that will enable them to support student technology needs
Professional development and support in order to effectively use technology
Necessary resources to make technology an integral part of TISD administrative and instructional systems
Network connectivity and hardware that supports effective communication and instruction
Accountability for integrating technology in to their curriculum
Technology Needs - Administrators
Technical and instructional skills that will enable them to support teacher and student technology needs
Professional development and support in order to effectively use technology
Necessary resources to make technology an integral part of TISD administrative and instructional systems
Accountability for providing teachers time to learn how to integrate technology in their curriculum
Goal 1: Provide user support and training that supports student learning, data-based decision making, and communication.
Objective 1.1 - Provide professional development for teachers.
Objective 1.2 – Provide professional development for administrators
Objective 1.3 – Provide professional development for support staff.
Strategies for Goal 1 Objectives
Provide annual technology orientations and update training for teachers, administrators and staff
Provide funding for state and national conferences
Provide advanced training for instructional technology specialists and liaisons
Provide district-wide technology course offerings
Provide staff development for mandated initiative, i.e., internet safety and cyberbullying
Goal 2: Provide and support the technology necessary to facilitate the learning process.
Objective 2.1 – Students will master the appropriate Technology Applications TEKS.
Objective 2.2 – Provide and support the district’s instructional management systems in order to facilitate teaching and assessment.
Objective 2.3 – Provide software and services that support district, state, and federal goals.
Objective 2.4 – Support the learning process with services that provide educational support and communication between the school and home.
Objective 2.5 – Use the library centers as resources for technology integration
Strategies for Goal 2 Objectives
Utilize Eduphoria to manage assessments and curriculum resources, and monitor teacher performance
Maintain software agreements and licensing that provide instructional support and productivity and data management
Provide and support a content management system for the district, campus, and teacher websites
Maintain a parent portal that includes appropriate student information and communications
Utilize video conferencing units and online courses at each campus to provide real-world learning experiences
Provide online 24/7 access to library catalogs and instructional programs
Goal 3: Provide and support high quality equipment and infrastructure that is educationally sound and cost effective.
Objective 3.1 – Refresh computer and printers for students and staff on a 5-year refresh schedule.
Objective 3.2 – Manage and upgrade core network equipment and services.
Objective 3.3 – Provide network software and services necessary for file storage and retrieval, security, and compliance with federal, state, and local law and policy
Strategies for Goal 3 Objectives
Provide and maintain network and server software that supports the network services
Implement file/e-mail archiving and de-duplication solution to help meet records retention requirements
Provide content filtering processes that comply with the Child Internet Protection Act
Goal 4: Use a comprehensive planning and monitoring process to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, cost effectiveness, and alignment with district goals.
Objective 4.1 – Integrate technology into campus and district planning
Objective 4.2 – Complete state requirements for reporting
Strategies for Goal 4 Objectives
Campus liaisons serve as members of the campus planning committees to ensure technology is integrated in the campus plans
Support district goals with the appropriate technology solutions
Involve all stakeholders in the planning and monitoring process
All teachers, librarians, and principals complete STaR charts
Follow E-Rate compliance procedures for all E-Rate funded services and equipment
Maintain and update district technology plan
Evaluation Methods
STaR Chart growth Industry standard skill assessments
IC3, MOS, etc. Locally developed surveys and self
assessments Documentation of TEKS for students K-8
(Learning.com) E-Rate funding Grant applications and awards
Summary
E-Rate is a program, administered by the Schools and Libraries division of the Universal Service Administrative company that provides discounted telecommunications services to schools and libraries
E-Rate requires districts to develop and submit technology for approval prior to providing discounts
The district’s technology plan supports the district’s mission and goals and addresses needs assessments in the areas of: Professional development Providing and supporting technology that supports the learning
process Providing high quality equipment and infrastructure that is
educationally sound and cost effective Use of a comprehensive planning and monitoring process
Resources
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/universal-service-program-schools-and-libraries
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/ http://www.fcc.gov/consumer-government
al-affairs-bureau http://technology.templeisd.schoolfusion.
us/modules/groups/group_pages.phtml?gid=1008864&nid=74867&sessionid=07802cdfb73bdb2ea0fbfe81928a1285&sessionid=07802cdfb73bdb2ea0fbfe81928a1285