E-Rate and Conroe ISD Technology Plan EDLD 5306

1. The E-rate Program and Conroe ISD’s Technology Plan

3. Why is E-Rate important?

4. Conroe ISD’s technology plan

6. What is E-Rate? There are four categories they fund: 1) Telecommunications Services 2) Internet Access 3) Internal Connections (other than Basic Maintenance) 4) Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections

7. Why is E-Rate important? E-rate gives libraries discounts of 20% to 90% depending on the level of poverty and the urban/rural status of the population served. (USAC overview) Click here for what services are eligible

9. A professional development strategy.

10. An assessment of services needed.

12. Conroe ISDTechnology Mission Statement To facilitate life-long learning and promote school-community interaction, CISD will enable students and staff to effectively participate in a rapidly changing world by providing access to technological resources and by supporting innovation. (Conroe ISD Technology Plan www.conroeisd.net)

14. Provide time and training for utilizing technology.

15. Provide technological connections between home, school and the world.

17. Using online environments for storage as well as software.

20. Isolated work to collaborative work

21. Passive learning to inquiry-based learning