2. Agenda
Introduce and summarize
The Schools and Libraries Program of the
Universal Service Fund (E-Rate)
Frisco ISD’s District Technology Plan
Review references
3. E-Rate – Overview
Administered by the Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC)
“Provides discounts to assist most schools and
libraries in the United States to obtain affordable
telecommunications and internet access”
(Universal Service Administrative Company, 2010).
4. E-Rate – Funds
Four service categories funded:
Telecommunications services
Internet access
Internal connections other than basic
maintenance
Basic maintenance of internal connections
5. E-Rate – Eligibility
Discounts range from 20%-90% of the
cost of eligible services
Depends on level of poverty and
urban/rural status
6. E-Rate – Technology Plan
Interested schools or districts must
prepare a technology plan that shows
how technology will be used to improve:
Curriculum
Library Services
7. E-Rate – Forms and Letters
Forms and Letters Information Needed / Provided
FCC Form 470 Begins competitive process for
desired services
FCC Form 471 Seeks funding for eligible services
Funding Commitment Decision
Letter
Schools & Libraries Division (SLD)
decides on funding requests
FCC Form 486 Informs SLD of beginning of
services
FCC Form 472 or FCC Form 474 Tells SLD to pay service provider
9. Frisco ISD Tech – Goals
Increase availability of technology
Increase training opportunities for new
technologies
Assess and ensure administrator,
educator and student proficiency with
technology
Utilize technology for increased
communication between campuses and
the global community
11. Frisco ISD – Support Staff
Technology Integration Facilitator
Assigned to every campus
Provides campus staff development
Assists with technical support
Technology Integration Specialist
Assigned to every campus
Assists in planning and integration of
technology
12. References
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010).
Overview of the schools and libraries program. Retrieved
from: http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). E-
Rate discounts for schools and libraries. Retrieved from:
http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/E-rate-
Overview.pdf
Frisco ISD. (2008). Technology mission, vision and goals.
Retrieved from:
http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/technology/mission.h
tm
Frisco ISD. (2008). Technology supporting instruction.
Retrieved from:
http://www.friscoisd.org/technology/teachers.htm