http://www.edtags.org/ http://www.edtags.org/css/EdTags.jpghttp://www.edtags.org/bookmarks.php/all/erate Recent bookmarks posted to Edtags.org 60 http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?&i=53964 With so much money at stake, and a byzantine application process, the E-rate is the source of nightmares for many participants. Yet, despite the program's complexity, three out of four applicants say the E-rate is meeting its goal of connecting schools and libraries to the internet, according to a comprehensive new survey--and many applicants say they couldn't do without it. uma Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:03:29 +0000 erate k-12 ed tech http://wally.wvnet.edu/erate/manual/appeals.htm According to FCC rules, any party aggrieved by an action taken by USAC/SLD may appeal that decision. That means that Service Providers or applicants may file an appeal. The appeal may be filed first with USAC/SLD and, if not satisfactorily resolved, then with the FCC. Alternatively, appeals may be filed with the FCC directly. An appeal cannot be filed with both the USAC/SLD and FCC simultaneously. Fax and e-mail appeal letters are accepted. aseldow Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:49:01 +0000 e-rate erate usac sld fcc frps http://www.kelloggllc.com/erate.html Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting, LLC has been assisting schools & libraries with the E-Rate program since its inception in 1997. For the 2006-07 funding year, we filed over $30 million in E-Rate requests on behalf of schools & libraries. Initially our client base was only Oklahoma schools. Since on-site visits are not required to provide effective services, we are now helping schools in other states as well to successfully navigate through the E-Rate process. We can assist your school and/or library in all aspects of the E-Rate program from preparing your Technology Plan to filing for reimbursement. To learn more about how you can take advantage of the discounts offered through the E-Rate program, please contact us at 580-332-1444. aseldow Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:34:39 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps esl eligible services list telecommunications internet consulting links http://www.kelloggllc.com/rfp/general.html e-rate general info for 2007-2008. aseldow Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:32:25 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps esl eligible services list telecommunications internet process application http://www.e-ratecentral.com/ E-Rate Central specializes in providing consulting, compliance, and forms processing services to E-rate applicants and service providers. To learn more, contact us by phone (516) 832-2880 or e-mail. aseldow Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:31:14 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps esl eligible services list telecommunications internet http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-process.aspx This document summarizes the process schools and libraries follow to apply for and receive support. Each of the steps in this process - preparing a technology plan, opening the competitive process, seeking discounts on eligible services, confirming the receipt of services, and invoicing for services - is covered in more detail in the steps below. For additional details applicants should refer to form instructions and the guidance materials posted on the USAC web site. aseldow Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:24:17 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps esl eligible services list telecommunications internet process application http://www.eschoolnews.com/media/erate/eRateGuide1107.pdf E-rate for 2008 2-page overview. aseldow Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:16:33 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps esl eligible services list telecommunications internet eschoolnews overivew 471 http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/els_archive/2008-eligible-services-list.pdf 52-page .pdf document listing eligible services for e-rate funding. aseldow Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:15:17 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps esl eligible services list telecommunications internet http://www.eschoolnews.com/funding/2008-e-rate-survival-guide/ A new e-Rate application season is upon us, and educators charged with getting telecommunications discounts for their schools are bracing anew for the process. Here’s our annual e-Rate Survival Guide to help you get through it all with minimal pain—and a maximum return on your time invested. aseldow Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:35:43 +0000 e-rate erate fcc cio frps http://www.eschoolnews.com/funding/2008-e-rate-survival-guide/e-rate-training-videos/ The Universal Service Administrative Company's Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) held seven training sessions this fall for the 2008-2009 e-Rate, to help school and library applicants, e-Rate service providers, consultants, and trainers understand this year's program rules. Although in past years, e-Rate administrators have promoted a variety of new forms and rule changes, this year's training aseldow Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:55:37 +0000 e-rate erate cio frps videos http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/training-presentations/training-2007/fall/2007-fall-training-presentation.aspx Below are the links to the presentation materials for the 2007 Fall Training - "Back to the New Basics". Please bring these materials to your training as they will guide you through the training presentations. aseldow Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:52:32 +0000 e-rate erate fcc cio http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryRSS.cfm?ArticleID=7375 As the 2008-09 e-Rate filing window approaches, administrators of the program are encouraging e-Rate coordinators from schools and libraries across the country to get the basics right. When common mistakes are avoided and the basics of an application are strong, they say, the "application generally goes right." aseldow Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:43:50 +0000 back to basics erate libraries technology t502 http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryRSS.cfm?ArticleID=7359 Ed tech leaders are commending changes proposed in a House committee discussion draft on the future of NCLB, saying such changes would be a big step in realizing that the use of technology in the classroom is essential to improving schools and learning in the 21st century. aseldow Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:45:07 +0000 ed tech funding legislation law erate nclb education technology http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=7298 Under legislation introduced by Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, schools receiving telecommunications discounts would have to teach students about appropriate online behavior, and the FTC would be required to carry out a nationwide public-awareness campaign on internet safety for children. uma Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:25:52 +0000 congress erate dopa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deleting_Online_Predators_Act_of_2006 The Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006[1] (DOPA) is a bill (H.R. 5319) brought before the United States House of Representatives on May 9, 2006 by Republican Pennsylvania Representative (R-PA) Mike Fitzpatrick. The bill, if enacted, would amend the Communications Act of 1934, requiring schools and libraries that receive E-rate funding to protect minors from online predators in the absence of parental supervision when using "Commercial Social Networking Websites" and "Chat Rooms". aseldow Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:28:24 +0000 dopa deleting online predators predators legislature congress act legal library libraries erate public schools ed tech