DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal

Service Fund

Agenda

Universal Service Fund OverviewSchools and Libraries ProgramDistrict Technology Plan

Universal Service Fund

Established by the FCC in the Telecommunications act of 1996

Promote and increase the availability of telecommunications services nationwide at reasonable costs

Universal Service Fund

High-Cost ProgramLow-Income ProgramSchools and Libraries Program (E-rate)Rural Health Care Program

Schools and Libraries Program

Administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)

Commonly known as E-rateProvides affordable telecommunications

services to schools and libraries, especially in rural and economically disadvantaged areas

Schools and Libraries Program

Supports connectivity discounts for: telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance of internal connections.

Discounts depend on poverty level and the urban/rural status of the population served

Schools and Libraries Program

Discounts range from 20% to 90%Eligible schools, school districts and libraries

may apply individually or as part of a consortium

Requires submission of a district technology plan

CBISD Technology Plan

Outlines current state of technology in the district

Outlines major goalsfor three year period

Current State of Technology

At least one computer per classroomAll computers internet connectedPrinters in 90% of classroomsDocument cameras in all classroomsDigital projectors in all classroomsProductivity software on all computers

Current State of Technology

8 computer labs for student useFile server for storing filesVirtual School via OdysseyWare for earning

credits onlineEduphoria program for professional

developmentDMAC software for data disaggregation

Current State of Technology

Skyward software for grades, attendance, parent communication, and other student records

Future Technology Goals

2 mobile computer labs per campusWireless networking on each campusHandheld technology available on campus

(upgraded graphing calculators and/or tablet computers)

Online collaboration software or websites for teachers

Future Technology Goals

Support teachers in creating class websites and online resources

Online library for curriculum and learning resources for staff, students, and parents

Offer distance learning coursesIntegrate technology standards into scope

and sequences

Future Technology Goals

Provide access to internet-connected computers outside of regular school hours

Improve response times of tech support

Conclusion

CBISD has made great gains with the available number of internet-connected computers and software offerings

There is much progress to be made in how technology is fully integrated in the classroom