e rate and technology plan
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E-Rate and
HLPUSD’s Technolog
y PlanBy Beronica Alvarez
Agenda
District Technology Plan
• Goals• Profile• Philosophy• Professional
Development
E-Rate
• E-Rate Overview• Application Process• Determination of Need• Discounts
What is E-Rate?
It is a discount program for schools and libraries.
The program provides 20-90% discount on eligible telecommunications services, depending on economic need and location.
Discounts can be applied to telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections and basic local and long distance phone services.
What is the Application Process?
For a school to apply they must1. Develop a technology plan2. File Form 4703. Wait 28 days4. File Form 4715. Wait for questioning6. Review 471 Receipt7. Review Funding Commitment Letter8. To confirm services, file form 486
For details please visit ED.gov
How is the need determined?
The level of discount is based on
• Percentage of students eligible for participation in the National School Lunch Program
• Location of school: Rural or Urban
Amount of Discount
% of Students Eligible
URBAN LOCATION
E-Rate Discount
Rural Location E-Rate Discount
If the percentage of students eligible is...
...and the school is in an URBAN area, the E-rate discount will be...
...and the school is in a RURAL area, the E-rate discount will be...
Less than 1% 20% 25%
1% to 19% 40% 50%
20% to 34% 50% 60%
35% to 49% 60% 70%
50% to 74% 80% 80%
75% to 100% 90% 90%
HLPSD Profile
• Serves over 74,000 students in the City of Industry, Hacienda Heights, La Puente and parts of West Covina, in Los Angeles County
• 17 elementary schools• 6 middle schools• 4 high schools• 1 alternative high school• 2 child development and adult
programs• Low income families
HLPSD Technology Plan Goals
• To support the educational goals set by the district
• To facilitate and support anywhere, anytime learning for all
• To improve and support communication among and between all community stakeholders
• To facilitate and support just-in-time data driven decisions
HLPUSD Philosophy
The district’s Educational
Technology Plan is based on the
philosophy that educational
technology must be used to support the
instructional program in order to prepare
students for the 21st century.
Professional Development
Part of the district’s quest to improve student achievement through technology is to provide its teachers with appropriate professional development. A district wide survey was conducted, and the following needs were addressed at professional development workshops.
Professional Development Needs
Developing Lessons that Integrate Technology
Applying Technology Skills
Selecting Resources Alligned to CA Standards
Integrating Electronic Resources into Curriculum
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Trainings
District provides opportunities for professional development.
Focus of trainings are to findways to utilize technology in standards based lessons, keeping in mind the needs of teachers.
Conclusion
With the support of the E-Rate program schools are able to function in modern time keeping the 21st century learner in
mind. Given that technology is becoming the key to students’ success, we will
continue to push forward with the professional development opportunities
granted to us.
ReferencesSchools and Libraries Program - USAC (1997-2012). Retrieved January 28, 2012 from Universal Service Administrative Company: http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx
E-Rate (2008 – 20012). Retrieved January 28, 2012 from U.S. Department of Education: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html
HLPUSD Technology Plan. Retrieved January 28, 2012 from Hacienda La Puente School District: http://www.hlpschools.org/