1. The Facts About the “E-Rate” Program

2. Agenda All About the E-Rate program Eligibility Application Process E-Rate in Calcasieu Conclusion Resources

3. Overview of E-Rate Provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the US, to obtain affordable telecommunication and internet access Provides interstate and/or international telecommunication services

4. Eligibility Elementary or Secondary (Public, Private, or Charter) Libraries

5. Application Process

6. E-Rate in Calcasieu Every classroom has high-speed and wireless internet connections Every teacher has an e-mail account Every teacher has a blackboard account to support instruction

7. What one student thought about the use of technology in the classroom…

9. Conclusion E-rate program is very beneficial to teachers and students Provide tools for the 21st century learner Integrate technology in curriculum

10. Resources http://www.usac.org/sl/ http://www.cpsb.org/system/policies/techplan.pdf