2. Introduction
0 What is E-Rate?
0 How does E-Rate work?
0 Poteet ISD Profile
0 Poteet ISD Technology Plan Overview
0 District Expenditures
0 Summary
0 Resources

3. What is E-Rate?
0 E-Rate is the commonly used name for the
Schools and Libraries Program of the
Universal Service Fund.
0 It is administered by the Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC).
0 Provides discounts to assist schools to
obtain affordable telecommunications and
Internet access.

4. How does E-Rate work?
0 Schools must prepare a technology plan.
0 Then the schools procures the services.
0 Then they must apply for funding.
0 The application is reviewed.
0 The school then receive services.

5. Poteet ISD Profile
0 Number of Campuses: 4
0 Total Student Enrollment: 1694
0 District Size: 1,600 - 2,999
0 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 74.19%

6. Technology Plan Overview
Consists of of five major goals:
0 #1: Utilize technology as a tool to foster improvement in the levels of academic
achievement.
0 #2: Identify and promote curricula and teaching strategies that integrate technology.
0 #3: Provide leadership in the area of technology and improve the quality of
communication.
0 #4: To implement a comprehensive human and technical infrastructure for the
implementation of technology within District.
0 #5: Allocate funds to ensure that all campuses have the appropriate support to carry
out all of the Campus Technology instructional goals.

7. District Expenditures
Teaching and Learning
Educator Preparation and
Development
Leadership, Administration
& Support
Infrastructure for
Technology Budget

8. Summary
0 Poteet ISD has a clear technology plan in place.
0 E-Rate is available to use to receive discounts on
telecommunications and internet connectivity.
0 Poteet ISD is eligible for E-Rate discounts.

9. Resources
For more information on E-Rate visit:
USAC
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/
Region 20
http://web.esc20.net/programsservices.htm
Poteet ISD
http://poteet.tx.schoolwebpages.com
POTEET ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 14