1. E-Rate The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund

2. The Schools and Libraries Program supports connectivity Provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access

3. 11 Steps for School and Library Applicants Step 1Determine Eligibility Step 2 Develop a Technology Plan Step 3Open a Competitive Bidding Process Step 4Select a Service Provider Step 5Calculate the Discount Level

4. 11 steps cont. Step 6Determine Your Eligible Services Step 7Submit Your Application for Program Support Step 8Undergo Application Review Step 9Receive Your Funding Decision Step 10Begin Receipt of Services Step 11Invoice USAC

6. Increase technology proficiency for teachers.

7. Increase technology proficiency for administrators.

9. GCM technology objectives continued

10. GCM objectives continued Provide administrators with Tier I & II technology trainings afterschool. Within 2 years have every administrator trained and proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

11. SUCCESS