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The E-rate Program and Conroe ISD’s Technology Plan
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Agenda
What is E-Rate? Why is E-Rate important? Conroe ISD’s technology plan How does it affect me?
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What is E-Rate?
E-Rate is the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism.
It provides discounts to schools and libraries for telecommunications and Internet access.
It provides connectivity to libraries, not equipment.
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What is E-Rate?
There are four categories they fund:1) Telecommunications Services2) Internet Access3) Internal Connections (other than
Basic Maintenance)4) Basic Maintenance of Internal
Connections
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Why is E-Rate important?
E-rate gives libraries discounts of 20% to 90% depending on the level of poverty and the urban/rural status of the population served. (USAC overview)
Click here for what services are eligible
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How schools get discounts…
In order to apply for E-rate discounts, districts mustsubmit a technology plan which contains:
Clear goals and a realistic strategy for using technology.
A professional development strategy.
An assessment of services needed.
A sufficient budget to acquire and support non-discounted elements of the plan.
An evaluation tool to monitor progress toward goals
(USAC overview)
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Conroe ISDTechnology Mission Statement
To facilitate life-long learning and promote school-community interaction, CISD will enable students and staff to effectively participate in a rapidly changing world by providing access to technological resources and by supporting innovation.
(Conroe ISD Technology Plan www.conroeisd.net)
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Conroe ISDTechnology Plan
Improve achievement and productivity by restructuring the teaching and learning environment.
Provide time and training for utilizing technology.
Provide technological connections between home, school and the world.
Monitor and evaluate technology plans continuously.
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How does all of this affect me?
Conroe ISD is: Embracing wireless WebPC’s.
Using online environments for storage as well as software.
Supporting teacher professional development in technology.
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New Learning Environments!21st Century Learning environments – Connectivity
CISD Technology by Campus Type
18%
18%
27%
37%
Labs + Library + WOW Carts
Elementary IntermediateJunior High High School
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Conroe ISD is helping teachers move from…
Teacher-centered instruction to student centered learning
Isolated work to collaborative work
Passive learning to inquiry-based learning
Artificial context to authentic context
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