The school and libraries program

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Donna Drum

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The School and Libraries Program“E-Rate”

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What is The Schools and Libraries Program?

E-Rate Supports Connectivity

E-Rate Discount

E-Rate Application Process

CJH Technology Plan

Other Information

Conclusion

References

Introduction

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Program of the Universal Service Fund.Known as “E-Rate”.Administered by the Universal Service

Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access.

Funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunications services.

What is The Schools and Libraries Program?

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Four categories of service: Telecommunications servicesInternet accessInternal connectionsBasic maintenance of internal connections

Supports Connectivity

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Less than 1% 1% to 19% 20% to 34% 35% to 49% 50% to 74% 75% to 100% 0%

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Urban Location Rural Location

Percent of Students Qualifying for National School Lunch Program

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2008). E-Rate Program - Discounted Telecommunications Services, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)/ Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)/Schools and Libraries Division (SLD). [Data file.] Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

E-Rate DiscountDiscounts for support depend on the level of poverty. Eligible schools, school districts and libraries may apply individually or as part of a consortium.

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Below is the process schools and libraries should follow to apply for and receive support.

Step 1 Determine EligibilityStep 2 Develop a Technology PlanStep 3 Open a Competitive Bidding ProcessStep 4 Select a Service ProviderStep 5 Calculate the Discount LevelStep 6 Determine Your Eligible ServicesStep 7 Submit Your Application for Program SupportStep 8 Undergo Application ReviewStep 9 Receive Your Funding DecisionStep 10 Begin Receipt of Services

Application Process

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CJH Technology Plan

Crockett Junior High willIncrease the use of technology to offer

a variety of instructional strategies to teachers.

projectors and ELMOs to all core-subject teachers;

Neos for math intervention

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CJH Technology Plan (Continued)

Crockett Junior High will Continue the use of a parent

portal on the District website: https://txsuite.txeis.esc6.net/Crockett/txConnect

Continue to use additional computer software for the enhancement and remediation of academic skills.

Provide training for teachers to use technological equipment and programs.

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Other InformationResource AllocationsSCE fundsLocal funds

Persons ResponsiblePrincipalAssistant PrincipalTechnology Facilitator

Formative EvaluationTechnological hardware inventoryData disaggregation formsProgram evaluations

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USAC assists schools and libraries to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access.

Rural populations with a high rate of economically disadvantaged are more apt to receive assistance.

Crockett Junior High has received a technological grant* to purchase ELMOs, projectors, and Smart Boards, along with technical training.

*I am not aware of who is our grantor.

Conclusion

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Crockett Junior High School. (2010). Campus Improvement Plan Goals 2010-2011. Crockett, TX: Author.

D Drum. (2012, January 30). My School Technology Plan - A Summary. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://www.donnadrum.blogspot.com

Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). Overview of the Schools and Libraries Program. [Data file]. Retrieved from http:// http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2008). E-Rate Program - Discounted Telecommunications Services, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)/ Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)/Schools and Libraries Division (SLD). [Data file.] Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

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