The document discusses the E-Rate program which provides discounts of 20-90% on telecommunication services for schools and libraries. It outlines the eligibility requirements and application process. It then discusses the technology plans of Caddo Parish schools and the Alexander Learning Center specifically, including their goals of strengthening leadership in technology, improving teacher training, increasing infrastructure, and using technology to improve student achievement. The conclusion emphasizes that the E-Rate program provides a great opportunity for schools to fund internet and technology upgrades to better educate 21st century learners.

1. Schools and Libraries
Program of the
Universal Service Fund
or
E-Rate
Presentations by: Michelle
EDLD 5306

2. Introduction
* E-Rate is a discount that schools
and libraries could use to acquire
internet and telecommunications
* Schools and libraries can receive
a discount between 20 and 90
percent on telecommunication
services

3. Agenda
Qualifying
Eligibility
Technology Plans
Alexander Learning Center’s Plans
Conclusion

4. Qualifying
for E-Rate
1. Determine district eligibility
2. Develop a technology plan
3. Complete competitive bidding process
4. Choose a service provider
5. Figure out discount level

5. Qualifying Continued
6. What are eligible services
7. Submit Application
8. Application Review Process
9. Receive Funding Decision
10. Begin Receipt for Services
11. Data and Invoices to USAC
http://www.usac.org/sl/

6. Eligibility for
Schools
*Provide elementary education
*Non-profit
*Meet the definition by No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001
* No endowment of more than $50 million

7. Eligibility for Libraries
• Libraries
*Eligible for state funds
*Budget must be separate from schools
*Non-profit
* Meet the definition from the 1996
Library Services and Technology
Act

8. Caddo Parish and State Technology
Plans
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/uploads/1
0213.pdf
http://www.doe.state.la.us/divisions/tech/techn
ology_standards.html
* Student created chart from
www.chartgo.com. Students fill in
the information and data. The chart
or graph is then created.

9. Alexander Learning Center’s
Mighty Eagles
1. Strengthening leadership in technology
2. Improve teacher technology training
3. Increase and support infrastructure for new
technology
4. Increase online learning opportunities to
increase student achievement

10. Technology Professional Development
Opportunities
ALC’s teachers receive technology training
through:
on-site trainers
fellow teachers
online partners
training from the technology center

11. District and Administrators and
Infrastructure
• Administrators and district leaders are
continually working to make every effort to
meet the new demands made by technology .
New Servers New Computers
Faster Internet Connections Funding

12. Strengthening Leadership
Administrators are also learning more about
technology. They are receiving training about
meeting the needs of the 21st century learner.
Assessing the needs of students and programs.
Learning and using the latest technology.
Compile data from assessment for accountability

13. Improve Student Achievement
*Assess student knowledge through assessments
* Offer online classes and projects to increase
student achievement
* Provide a wide variety of internet and technology
learning activities that can be accessed at school
and home
Students will achieve life-long learning skills using
technology.

14. “So, let’s not just adopt technology into our schools. Let’s adapt
it, push it, pull it, iterate with it, experiment with it, test it, and
redo it, until we reach the point where we and our kids truly feel
we’ve done our very best” (Prensky, 2008).
Prensky, M. (2008). Adopt and adapt: Shaping tech for the classroom. Edutopia. The George Lucas Educational Foundation.
Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/print/1423
Schools, teachers, and students need to change with changing technology.
Embrace technology and the learning that needs to take place to secure the
United States a place in the world economy.

15. Conclusion
* E-Rates or The Schools and Libraries Program
of the Universal Service Fund offers a great
opportunity for schools.
* 21st Century Learners need more
opportunities to learn with new technology
* Technology is changing and so is education.
E-Rates is a great opportunity!