The School and Libraries Program

E-Rate

E-Rate Overview

The Universal Service Administrative Company manages the Universal Service Fund

E-Rate is under the umbrella of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

E-Rate administers funds to schools and libraries so that they can acquire telecommunication and internet services more affordably.

The Application Process

Step One: Determining Eligibility

Step Two: Developing a Technology Plan

Step Three: The Competitive Bidding Process Opens

Step Four: Most Affordable Service Provider Chosen

Step Five: Discount Level Calculated

Step Six: Eligible Services Determined

The Application Process

Step Seven: Application Submission for Funds

Step Eight: Application Reviewed

Step Nine: Applicant Receives Confirmation

Step Ten: Services Begin

Step Eleven: Once all services are provided the applicant can submit invoices for funds.

E-Rate Priorities

Level One: Telecommunication Services and Internet Access

Level Two: Internal Networks and Maintenance

To view the application process in greater detail see: http://www.lifelinesupport.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/application-process-flow-chart.pdf

Frisco ISD Technology

Mission Statement: By providing leadership, infrastructure, support, and staff development, the Frisco ISD Technology Department will empower students, educators, and the community to utilize current and emerging technologies as tools for life-long learning.

Frisco employs a Technology Integration Specialist on each campus to work with teachers integrating technology, providing the first line on tech support and handling campus media.

Frisco employs Technology Integration Facilitators that are full time teachers and go from campus to campus to aid in technology integration and lesson creation.

Frisco has clear goals and has aligned its efforts to the TEKS. http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/technology/K_5_scope_sequence.htm

Elementary Technology Hardware

Each classroom has three Mac Book laptops.

The building has wireless connectivity.

Each classroom has a ceiling mounted LCD linked to a teacher workstation.

Each building has three computer labs equipped with twenty-eight computers.

The Fruits of our Labors

Frisco has developed into the largest exemplary district in the state of Texas.

Borchardt Elementary is a three time TBEC award winning school.

Here are some student products that speak for themselves https://wiki.friscoisd.org/groups/justbraggin/