E-Rate Funding Our Schools' Information Services

E-Rate is directed by the organization that helps to fund our communication systems in our public and private Schools. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 led to the organization of the Universal Service Order which provides affordable access to eligible schools and libraries. E-Rate is very specific about which services and connections are eligible and not eligible. Part of the application process is a District Technology Plan. This Technology Plan addresses needs, current equipment and supports, goals, objectives and strategies, assessment for progress, and budget.
Duncanville's technology plan follows these guidelines with a focus on the whole program, not just telecommunications. Professional Development, educator and learner practices, and even infrastructure are addressed in great detail. The planned budget to instigate the plan is included at the end of the Technology plan.

References for Powerpoint:

DuncanvilleISD.(2006).Duncanville ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010; retrieved from http://
www.duncanvilleisd.org/technology/lrplan/2007_lr_techplan.pdf.

ED.gov.(2008).E-Rate Program - Discounted Telecommunications Services; retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html
Schools and Libraries Department.(2010). Eligible Services List, Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism for Funding Year 2010.USAC. Retrieved from:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachments/FCC-09-105A2.pdf

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