E-RateE-Rate

Funding Our School’s Information Funding Our School’s Information ServicesServices

The E-Rate Program provides The E-Rate Program provides discounted telecommunications discounted telecommunications services to libraries, public, and services to libraries, public, and

non-profit private schools.non-profit private schools.

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Telecommunications Act of 1996Telecommunications Act of 1996 Eligible ServicesEligible Services Ineligible ServicesIneligible Services Application ProcessApplication Process Explanation of DiscountsExplanation of Discounts Duncanville ISD Technology PlanDuncanville ISD Technology Plan ClosureClosure

Telecommunications Act of 1996Telecommunications Act of 1996

Universal Service Universal Service Administrative Administrative Company (USAC)Company (USAC)

Universal Service Universal Service OrderOrder

Affordable access for Affordable access for all eligible schools all eligible schools and librariesand libraries

Eligible For FundingEligible For FundingServices Services Internal ConnectionsInternal Connections

Phone Service Phone Service Data circuitsData circuits T-1, 56K, ISDN LinesT-1, 56K, ISDN Lines Dial up Internet AccessDial up Internet Access Direct Internet Direct Internet

ConnectionsConnections E-mailE-mail

Wiring for Wiring for telecommunicationstelecommunications

Routers, Switches, & HubsRouters, Switches, & Hubs ServersServers System Operating System Operating

Software (limited)Software (limited) LAN’sLAN’s Installation & MaintenanceInstallation & Maintenance Private Branch ExchangePrivate Branch Exchange

Ineligible For FundingIneligible For FundingServices Services Internal ConnectionsInternal Connections

Voicemail Voicemail Online contentOnline content Professional Professional

DevelopmentDevelopment SoftwareSoftware

Personal ComputersPersonal Computers Faxes and ModemsFaxes and Modems Electrical wiringElectrical wiring CamerasCameras Asbestos RemovalAsbestos Removal

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Application ProcessApplication Process

Technology PlanTechnology Plan Form 470Form 470 Bidding/ Selecting ProviderBidding/ Selecting Provider Form 471Form 471 Keep All RecordsKeep All Records AppealsAppeals

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Duncanville ISD Technology Plan Duncanville ISD Technology Plan 2007-20102007-2010

Technology Plan

Technology Plan OutlineTechnology Plan Outline

Executive SummaryExecutive Summary Vision Statement Vision Statement Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment Existing ConditionsExisting Conditions Goals, Objectives, and Goals, Objectives, and

StrategiesStrategies EvaluationEvaluation BudgetBudget

Goal 1Goal 1

RelevantRelevant Highly EngagingHighly Engaging Technology Infused CurriculumTechnology Infused Curriculum Maximize Learning Beyond SchoolMaximize Learning Beyond School

Goal 2Goal 2

All staff will model continuous learning by…All staff will model continuous learning by… Developing TechnologyDeveloping Technology Possessing TechnologyPossessing Technology Demonstrating TechnologyDemonstrating Technology

Goal 3Goal 3

Nurturing ClimateNurturing Climate Facilitate Health – Physical, Mental, Facilitate Health – Physical, Mental,

EmotionalEmotional Free from ViolenceFree from Violence Free from DisruptionFree from Disruption

Goal 4Goal 4

Serve CommunityServe Community Partner with CommunityPartner with Community Develop Goals and Policies w/ communityDevelop Goals and Policies w/ community Student Best InterestStudent Best Interest Primary External CustomersPrimary External Customers

Goal 5Goal 5

Integrate Technology into AllIntegrate Technology into All EfficientEfficient EffectiveEffective InnovativeInnovative

Technology Plan OutlineTechnology Plan Outline

Executive SummaryExecutive Summary Vision Statement Vision Statement Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment Existing ConditionsExisting Conditions Goals, Objectives, and Goals, Objectives, and

StrategiesStrategies EvaluationEvaluation BudgetBudget

Applying Technology Plan to E-Rate Applying Technology Plan to E-Rate ApplicationApplication