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