Schools and Libraries Program of the

Universal Service Fundor

E-Rate

Presentations by: Michelle EDLD 5306

Introduction

* E-Rate is a discount that schools and libraries could use to acquire internet and telecommunications

* Schools and libraries can receive a discount between 20 and 90 percent on telecommunication services

Agenda

Qualifying

Eligibility

Technology Plans

Alexander Learning Center’s Plans

Conclusion

Qualifying for E-Rate

1. Determine district eligibility 2. Develop a technology plan 3. Complete competitive bidding process 4. Choose a service provider 5. Figure out discount level

Qualifying Continued

6. What are eligible services 7. Submit Application 8. Application Review Process 9. Receive Funding Decision 10. Begin Receipt for Services 11. Data and Invoices to USAC

http://www.usac.org/sl/

Eligibility forSchools *Provide elementary education*Non-profit*Meet the definition by No Child Left Behind Actof 2001* No endowment of more than $50 million

Eligibility for Libraries

• Libraries*Eligible for state funds*Budget must be separate from schools*Non-profit

* Meet the definition from the 1996 Library Services and Technology Act

Caddo Parish and State Technology Plans

http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/uploads/10213.pdf

http://www.doe.state.la.us/divisions/tech/technology_standards.html

* Student created chart from www.chartgo.com. Students fill in the information and data. The chart or graph is then created.

Alexander Learning Center’s Mighty Eagles

1. Strengthening leadership in technology2. Improve teacher technology training3. Increase and support infrastructure for new technology4. Increase online learning opportunities to increase student achievement

Technology Professional Development Opportunities

ALC’s teachers receive technology training through: on-site trainers fellow teachers online partners training from the technology center

District and Administrators and Infrastructure

• Administrators and district leaders are continually working to make every effort to meet the new demands made by technology .

New Servers New ComputersFaster Internet Connections Funding

Strengthening Leadership Administrators are also learning more about technology. They are receiving training about meeting the needs of the 21st century learner. Assessing the needs of students and programs. Learning and using the latest technology.Compile data from assessment for accountability

Improve Student Achievement *Assess student knowledge through assessments

* Offer online classes and projects to increase student achievement

* Provide a wide variety of internet and technology learning activities that can be accessed at school and home

Students will achieve life-long learning skills using technology.

“So, let’s not just adopt technology into our schools. Let’s adapt it, push it, pull it, iterate with it, experiment with it, test it, and redo it, until we reach the point where we and our kids truly feel we’ve done our very best” (Prensky, 2008).

Prensky, M. (2008). Adopt and adapt: Shaping tech for the classroom. Edutopia. The George Lucas Educational Foundation. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/print/1423

Schools, teachers, and students need to change with changing technology.Embrace technology and the learning that needs to take place to secure the United States a place in the world economy.

Conclusion

* E-Rates or The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund offers a great opportunity for schools.

* 21st Century Learners need more opportunities to learn with new technology

* Technology is changing and so is education. E-Rates is a great opportunity!