The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal

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The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund:

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund And What It Can Do For Goose Creek

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund:

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund Commonly Known as E-Rate

Presentation Highlights:

Presentation Highlights Definition Eligibility Services Benefits for Goose Creek Application Process Goose Creeks Technology Plan Progress

Definition:

Definition E-Rate is a discounted telecommunications service Administered by Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Eligibility:

Eligibility Public/private school Providing elementary or secondary education Low socio-economic status Based on percentage in National School Lunch Program Location Urban Rural (discount generally greater or equal)

Services:

Services Basic phone service Internet access Routers, Switches, Hubs Network Servers Wireless LANs Installation & basic maintenance Email

Benefits for Goose Creek:

Benefits for Goose Creek Additional funding source Greatly needed as we prepare for budget shortfalls

Application Process:

Application Process

Goose Creeks Technology Plan:

Goose Creeks Technology Plan Vision Provide students with technology skills allowing them to excel in college/career Provide teachers Tools Training

Progress:

Progress Current Progress of Goose Creek Technology teacher on 4/15 campuses Computer literacy/technology classes all secondary campuses Additional mobile devices purchased for all campuses Staff development sessions weekly

Progress:

Progress Future Plans of Goose Creek Increase technology teachers Integrate technology lessons Increase technology devices Provide virtual classrooms

Progress As Measured by the Texas Campus STaR Chart:

Progress As Measured by the Texas Campus STaR Chart

Conclusion:

Conclusion E-Rate provides reduced telecommunications services Eligibility based on Federal Lunch Program Services provided are telephone/Internet lines and maintenance Benefits for Goose Creek include additional funding source Application Process complete and submit forms