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SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE MECHANISM
BY: MICHELE HERMAN
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Agenda
What is E-Rate
Cy-Fair ISD Technology Plan
Star Chart Results
What impact does E-Rate have on CFISD?
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What is the "E-Rate"?
Provides discount to schools and libraries for telecommunication services under the direct of the Federal Communication Commission.
Internet and telecommunications are offered with discounts to school that meet the criteria.
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How does it work?
Eligible schools and libraries can receive discounts of 20-90 percent discount on telecommunication services, Internet access and internal connections.
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Funding….
Based on percentage level of student eligible for federal free and reduced lunch program. Libraries will use the school lunch eligibility percentage from their local school districts.
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E-Rate Discounts
Basic Phone Service-local and long distance(voicemail not included)
Leased data circuits(Routers,Switches,Network Servers)
T-1,56K ISDN Lines
Dial-up Internet access
Direct internet connections
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Program Specfics
What's not Covered? Computers for teachers or students, fax machines,
modems, software, professional development, and asbestos removal. Resale of discounted services is prohibited.
How Much Money is Available in Discounts? Up to $2.25 billion per year will be available from the
Universal Service Fund. The Fund for schools and libraries will be established on January 1, 1998.
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Application Process
Applicants must have Technology Plan
Submit the Application Plan
Click site for application:
http://www.usac.org/sl/
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CFISD Technology Vision
As an integral part of the teaching and learning process, instructional technology will facilitate students’ active learning and prepare them to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
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STAR Chart Results10
Campus Results
Early Tech, 6-8
Developing Tech, 9-14
Advanced Tech, 15-20
Target Tech, 21-24
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How does this help CFISD
Helps districts elevate budget resources associated with technology which in turn will free up more room to purchase the following.
Allows district extra monies to replace aging computers.
Installing mounted projectorsSmartboardsDocument readersLaptops for all students
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Where is the Plan?
Follow the link below:
http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/technology/Technology%20Plan.pdf
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Final Thoughts
Technology is an integral part of educating the future generations.
Students need technology to perform in the 21st century workplace.
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