The Schools and Libraries Program of the

Universal Service Fund, known as

The Schools and Libraries Program of the

Universal Service Fund, known as

By: Antoinette CarpenterBy: Antoinette Carpenter

DiscountsDiscounts

AgendaAgenda

E-Rate State Technology Plan Port Arthur ISD Plan Needs Assessments/

Recommendations Summary/Conclusion

E-Rate State Technology Plan Port Arthur ISD Plan Needs Assessments/

Recommendations Summary/Conclusion

What is E-Rate?What is E-Rate?

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections. The program is intended to ensure that schools and libraries have access to affordable telecommunications and information services.

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections. The program is intended to ensure that schools and libraries have access to affordable telecommunications and information services.

Application ProcessApplication Process

Determine Eligibility

Develop a Technology Plan

Open a Competitive Bidding Process

Select service provider/sign contracts

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Application ProcessApplication Process

Calculate the Discount Level

Determine Eligible Services

Submit Your ApplicationFor Program Support

Undergo ApplicationReview

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Step 8

Application ProcessApplication Process

Receive Your Funding Decision

Begin Receipt of Services

Invoice USAC

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State of Texas Target PlanState of Texas Target Plan

Full-time district level Technology Coordinator

Campus-based instructional technology support staff

Technical support on-site response less than four hours

Adequate bandwidth to each classroom over LAN

Full-time district level Technology Coordinator

Campus-based instructional technology support staff

Technical support on-site response less than four hours

Adequate bandwidth to each classroom over LAN

4 or less students per internet connected computer

Replacement cycle of equipment 3 years or less

Connectivity to internet available in all rooms

One educator per computer

4 or less students per internet connected computer

Replacement cycle of equipment 3 years or less

Connectivity to internet available in all rooms

One educator per computer

One projector, four computers per classroom (internet accessible)

One full-time technology specialist per campus

Professional development Attendance at monthly technology

meetings Technology professional training

One projector, four computers per classroom (internet accessible)

One full-time technology specialist per campus

Professional development Attendance at monthly technology

meetings Technology professional training

PAISD Target Plan PAISD Target Plan

PAISD Target Plan (continued)PAISD Target Plan (continued)

District servers Expansion of web pages for

district/campuses Development of VPNs & expand

UPS for servers Establish video conferencing Security Cameras IP telephone system district wide

District servers Expansion of web pages for

district/campuses Development of VPNs & expand

UPS for servers Establish video conferencing Security Cameras IP telephone system district wide

PAISD Needs AssessmentsPAISD Needs Assessments

Remote management software Personnel Equipment Textbooks

Remote management software Personnel Equipment Textbooks

PAISD RecommendationsPAISD Recommendations

Wire New High School Wire Additional Campuses Security Cameras New PC Hardware (Upgrades) Staff Development Upgrade Server Operating System

Wire New High School Wire Additional Campuses Security Cameras New PC Hardware (Upgrades) Staff Development Upgrade Server Operating System

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