Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund “E-Rates”

David PickettEDLD 5306/ET8039

Agenda

.”E-Rates” Purpose (Slide 3). Schools and Libraries Program Support (Slides 4-6). Outreach and Training. HATS. Conclusion. Student Chart. Dishman Elementary. References

”E-Rates” Purpose

The Purpose of “E-Rates”Discounts to eligible schools and libraries

Telecommunications, Internet Access, and Internal Connections

Insures schools have access to affordable:TelecommunicationsInformation Services.

Schools and Libraries Program Support

Pipeline for communicationsUsing telecommunications and/or the Internet

Four categories of Service:TelecommunicationsInternet AccessInternal connectionsBasic Maintenance of internal connections.

Schools and Libraries Program Discounts

Dependent on:Level of PovertyUrban/Rural status of the population.

.Discounts Range20% to 90% of the costs of eligible services.

Schools and Libraries Program Support

. Applicants must provide:Additional resources including end-user equipment

Computers, telephones.SoftwareProfessional DevelopmentOther necessary elements to utilize the connectivity funded.

Outreach and Training

Outreach and Training Include:Video TutorialsTraining SessionsConference CallsPrior Year Wave InformationSchools and Library News Briefs

HATS

HATS: Helping Applicants to Succeed.Provide targeted programmatic educationIdentify and assist with solving outstanding issuesPrevent new issues from occuringOffer assistance to new beneficiariesAssess USAC’s processes and procedures from a beneficiary’s

perspective.

Conclusion

“E-Rates”Provides funding to allow all schools to affordably take advantage of technology.Provides for support and assistance to ensure educator’s and students benefit from the resources.Will give students in rural, poverty, and high cost areas opportunities for success in the 21st Century.

Student Chart

Created by Kelsey Schwartzhttp://staff.beaumont.k12.tx.us/soliver/Default_files/slide0001.htm

Dishman Elementary

References• http://staff.beaumont.k12.tx.us/soliver/Default_files/slide0001.htm

• http://www.bmtisd.com/dishman/