poteet isd technology plan & e-rate

Poteet ISDTechnology Plan

for E-Rate

2011-2014

Introduction

0 What is E-Rate?

0 How does E-Rate work?

0 Poteet ISD Profile

0 Poteet ISD Technology Plan Overview

0 District Expenditures

0 Summary

0 Resources

What is E-Rate?

0E-Rate is the commonly used name for the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund.

0 It is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).

0Provides discounts to assist schools to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access.

How does E-Rate work?

0Schools must prepare a technology plan.

0Then the schools procures the services.

0Then they must apply for funding.

0The application is reviewed.

0The school then receive services.

Poteet ISD Profile

0Number of Campuses: 4

0Total Student Enrollment: 1694

0District Size: 1,600 - 2,999

0Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 74.19%

Technology Plan Overview

Consists of of five major goals:

0 #1: Utilize technology as a tool to foster improvement in the levels of academic achievement.

0 #2: Identify and promote curricula and teaching strategies that integrate technology.

0 #3: Provide leadership in the area of technology and improve the quality of communication.

0 #4: To implement a comprehensive human and technical infrastructure for the implementation of technology within District.

0 #5: Allocate funds to ensure that all campuses have the appropriate support to carry out all of the Campus Technology instructional goals.

District Expenditures

Teaching and Learning

Educator Preparation and Development

Leadership, Administration & Support

Infrastructure for Technology Budget

Summary

0Poteet ISD has a clear technology plan in place.

0E-Rate is available to use to receive discounts on telecommunications and internet connectivity.

0Poteet ISD is eligible for E-Rate discounts.

ResourcesFor more information on E-Rate visit:

USAChttp://www.universalservice.org/sl/

Region 20http://web.esc20.net/programsservices.htm

Poteet ISDhttp://poteet.tx.schoolwebpages.com

POTEET ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 14