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Galena Park ISD
E-Rate and District Technology Plan
Presented by Raquel Britton EDLD 5306 (ET 8025)
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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
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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
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4 Service Categories
Telecommunications Services Internet Access Internal Connections other than
Basic Maintenance Basic Maintenance of Internal
Connections
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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
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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
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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
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GPISD Technology PlanNeeds Assessment
Infrastructure, IP telephones, student computers, software and videoconferencing
Where we have been Where we are now Where we are going
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GPISD Technology PlanOverview of Goals and Objectives
Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and
Development Administration and Support
Services Infrastructure for Technology
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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
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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.
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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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