Butte Falls School District

21st Century Learning in Butte Falls, Oregon

A brief overview of E-Rate

Butte Falls School District Technology Plan

The E-rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the

Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The program was set up in 1997 when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Order was designed to ensure

that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. Up to $2.25 billion annually is available to provide eligible schools and libraries with

discounts under the E-rate program for authorized services

Us department of education, e-rate program. (2008, August 12). Retrieved from

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

E -Rate

Amount of Discounts

The E-rate provides discounts of 20 percent to 90 percent for eligible telecommunications services.

The level of discount is based on the percentage of students eligible for participation the National School Lunch Program.

E-Rate & the BFSD Technology PlanFive elements must be in the plan for E-

Rate application

Goals and realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology

A professional development strategyAn assessment of telecommunication

services, hardware, software, and other services needed

Budget resourcesOngoing evaluation process

BFSD Technology PlanGoal

Student learning and academicAchievement. All students are technologically literate by 8th

grade.

Use applications that directly support stae standard aligned curriculum objectives

Use applications that provide opportunities for student collaboration.

BFSD Technology PlanGoal

Professional Development Develop a technologically competent staff. Integrate Technology into instructional day

based on Oregon Technology Standards. Encourage the development and use of

innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous curriculum.

Increase parental involvement and communication with.

BFSD Technology PlanGoal

Infrastructure maintenance and Improvement

Provide all teachers with laptops and ceiling mounted digital projectors.

Maintain the current telephone service and lines, bandwidth and Internet ports.

Use optimal email and web hosting available for students, parents and staff.

Increase nubmer of computers with internet connectivity in each classroom to three.

Review and implement accessibility technology as needed.

High School Social Studies Lab

High School Technology Lab

Classroom Smart Board

BFSD Technology Plan2011-2012 Budget Resources

Title IIDGeneral FundE-RateSIPF

BFSD Technology PlanOngoing Evaluation Process

An assessment yearly of staff technological proficiency

Simple Assessment as the primary assessment for students 8th grade technological literacy.

Ongoing assessment and review of technology needs.

Conclusion

We must remain diligent in this vital endeavor to make our students here in Butte Falls prosperous in the 21st century global economy. We plan on 80% of students technologically literate the first year and increasing by 10% each year after.

Food for thought: Statistics show that students today will hold 14 jobs by age 38, 12 of those jobs don’t exist today. Teach them to THINK!!!