E- RATE: An introduction District Technology Plan at a Glance

Agenda What is E-Rate? Who is eligible? What services are discounted? Technology Plan – Our Goal Assessment STaR Chart Data Staff Development Challenge

What is E-Rate? The Schools and Library Program of The Universal Service Fund Founded in 1997 to ensure that all schools and libraries had sufficient technology Provides a discount of 20% to 90% for eligible telecommunications services

Discount depends on economic need and location Economic need is based on how many students qualify for free and reduced meals Eligibility

Eligibility/Discount Examples A full eligibility/discount chart can be accessed at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

Technology Plan Our District’s Goal

Mesquite ISD’s goal Infuse 21st Century skills throughout the District integrating technology as a tool for problem-solving and creativity.

Assessment How will we know we are making progress? STaR Chart data will reveal trends Teacher surveys will assess the usefulness of technology tools

STaR Chart Data Let’s look at our data from the past few years.

Staff Development Check out staff development opportunities here: https://sites.google.com/a/mesquiteisd.org/technology-resources/home/misd-technology-staff-development

Challenge What is your role in reaching our goal? How will you help our students be successful in the 21st century?