1. E-Rate
&
Pearland ISD Technology Plan

2.  Introduction
 Define “E-Rate”
 Eligibility
 Discount Determination
 Application Requirements
 Pearland ISD Technology Plan

3. My name is Kimberly Darden.
I am the designated presenter
of information regarding
E-Rate and the District
Technology Plan Topics.

4.  A discounted telecommunications program
designed to ensure eligible schools and
libraries have affordable access to modern
telecommunications and information
services.
 Administered by the Universal Service
Administration Company-Schools and
Libraries Division
http://www.usac.org/sl

5.  Public and Non-public schools and libraries
 Participation in the National School Lunch
Program or other federally approved
alternative mechanisms is required

6.  Participants can receive 20-90% discounts on
eligible telecommunications
 Percentage is based on economic need and
location

7. 3 Areas of Need Assessment
% of
Economically
Disadvantaged Rural Setting
Urban
Setting
Possible 20-90% in Savings

8.  What can Pearland ISD possibly save?
 District STaR indicates a 22% disadvantage
students in district
 Pearland is considered rural
22% disadvantage + rural =
60% potential savings

9. Steps To Apply for E-Rate:
 Develop a Technology Plan
 Submit FCC Form 470
 Provide a 28-day Competitive Bidding Period
 Select a Service Provider
 Submit FCC Form 471
 Review Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgement
 Receive Funding Commitment Letter

10. The Pearland
Technology Plan (PTP)
seeks to assure the
effective impact of
technology use on
student learning.

11. The PTP is Divided into 4 Central Goals
•Infrastructure for Technology
•Teaching and Learning
•Educator Preparation
•Administrative And Support Services
These four goals area will impact how well our
students are able to master technology.

12. The District’s Technology Plan will be assessed December 2011.
Updates and current plans will be assessable to the public in Spring
2012. Because I am not a staff person with any school district, I do
not have current information, could not find anything more
relevant than this 2008-2010 plan for Pearland ISD, and none of my
teacher friends could provide me with any copies from their
schools. I apologize. The holiday was not my friend.
To date, 100% of Pearland ISD schools and non-instructional
sites have high speed internet connection, campus based file
servers, SANS, and NAS.