1. E-Rate
and
Wayne Schools Technology
Plan
By Heather Wiley

2. Agenda
 Introduction
 E-Rate
 Mission Statement
 Wayne Schools Technology Plan
 Conclusion
 References

3. Introduction
 E-Rate : The Schools and Libraries
Program of Universal Service Fund
 Wayne School District, Wayne NJ
◦ 14 Schools
◦ 9000 Students
◦ 3200 computers

4. E-Rate
 Provides discounts and grants to schools and
libraries for telecommunications and internet.
 Helps provide students with equal access to
technology.
 Covers 20%-90% of costs based on need.
 Monies from telecommunication providers.

5. Wayne Schools Technology Plan
Mission Statement
“…to inspire and empower each individual to value
the pursuit of knowledge and become a
contributing member of our changing society
through a challenging, well balanced program that
recognizes individual needs, talents and strengths.”
(Wayne Public Schools Three Year Technology
Plan, 2010, p. 10)

6. Wayne Schools 3-Year
Technology Plan
 Goals
 Professional Development
 Evaluation
 Funding

7. Plan Goals
 Integrate technology into all subject areas.
 Access to technological tools for
teachers, students and administration.
 Use technology to enhance student
learning.
 Provide resources and access to all school
stakeholders.

8. Plan Goals
 Provide technology training for staff and
students.
 Provide support and encouragement for
technology use.
 Provide an efficient and maintained
technology infrastructure.
 Provide appropriate funding.

9. Professional Development
 Train teachers to effectively integrate technology.
 Courses, in-services and support is provided.
 Provide access to books and materials to aid in the
effective use of technology.
 Teachers receive in-class mentoring at K-5 level.
 Technology specialist at each school for support.

10. Evaluation Plan
 Technology Department reviews progress of the
plan.
 Successful outcomes are noted.
 Improvement strategies are created and
implemented.
 Students are tested for technology proficiency in 8th
grade.
 Staff completes the LoTi survey to evaluate
proficiency.

11. Wayne Technology Funding
 1.9 million or 90% from school budget.
 $220,000 in E-Rate grants.
 39% E-Rate discount rate.
Technology Budget Allocations
$220,000 $5,000
$50,000 Staff Training
$258,500 IT Salaries
$817,500
IT Services
$460,400
IT Training
Tech Supplies
$5,000 $390,700

12. Conclusion
 E-Rate provides funding to promote connectivity
through technology.
 The Wayne technology plan provides resources to
promote effective technology use. The plan has
been implemented to help provide students individual
opportunities for success in school and in society.

13. References
Dwyer, James et al. (2010). Wayne Public Schools Three-year Technology Plan 2010-2013.
Retrieved from http://www.wayneschools.com/district/document_repository/Technology_Plan_2010-
2013.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission. (2004). E-Rate. Retrieved from http://transition.fcc.gov/learnnet/.
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). Overview of the Schools and Libraries Program.
Retrieved from http://www.usac.org/sl/.