�Basic� TIP for E-rate

							Draft TIP for E-rate
                   What is E-rate?
• The E-rate provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in
  the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications
  and Internet access. The E-rate supports connectivity, the
  conduit or pipeline for communications using
  telecommunications services and/or the Internet.
• The first step is to prepare a technology plan if seeking
  Priority II services. The technology plan shows how
  technology (including services covered under the E-rate) will
  improve education.
• The technology plan should include strategies and activities
  for the years covered in the E-rate application (Form 470).
  This year’s application should cover 2011-2012.
             Draft plan facts
• Covers one year of the plan – 2012-2013
  school year
• Represents the start date of the TIP which is
  needed for E-rate qualification
• Must be completed, date stamped (internally)
  and filed for documentation purposes
• Completed prior to the submission of Form
  470 – typically October/November
• Covers the four of the five elements required
  for the basic TIP as per USAC
  Five Elements Required for the Tech Plan

Task: Read the Universal Service Administrative
  Company’s (USAC) web page resource to
  highlight key facts about the “Basic” TIP.
Pair Share: With your neighbor sitting next to
  you, summarize key points. Identify any
  questions or issues.
Demonstrate Connection to Full TIP
     Two options to document start date
1. Paper Options
    – Complete the 4 steps using your paper (word & excel) templates –
        budget not required in draft.
     –   Record the date on the copies and initial and/or send self email
         indicating completion
     –   SAVE in E-rate file and technology plan file– DO NOT SUBMIT

2.    Wait to Use IIRC
     – Complete the 4 steps on the IIRC e-Plan template – budget not
         required in draft.
     –   Print a .pdf of the draft TIP and send email to self indicating
         completion
     –   SAVE in E-rate file and technology plan file– DO NOT SUBMIT
 Organizing and Preparing the Draft TIP
1. USAC: “The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic
    strategy for using telecommunications and information
    technology to improve education or library services.” Suggest:
  Section I: Data and Analysis – Part E. Add a sample
      achievement goal as a placeholder until data for the full
      TIP can be collected and analyzed.
  –   Example: While our current achievement in reading for the
      grade 5 is 50% meeting/exceeding for ISAT, this group will make
      AYP at 100% or Safe Harbor in 2014.
  –   (Must identify current achievement, sub-groups, and
      AYP/Safe Harbor by 2014.)
 Organizing and Preparing the Draft TIP
2. USAC, “The plan must include an assessment of the
    telecommunication services, hardware, software, and
    other services that will be needed to improve
    education or library services.” Suggest:
   – Section I: Data and Analysis – Part D (Technology
       Inventory) .
     •  Wait to complete the online survey OR Excel inventory
        file
     • Complete the description, summarize data, key factors,
        and conclusions for Section 1: Part D
     Note: Excel document on Wiki includes data needed to
        complete the online technology inventory.
Organizing and Preparing the Draft TIP
3. USAC: “The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic
    strategy for using telecommunications and information
    technology to improve education or library services.” AND
    “The plan must provide a sufficient budget to acquire and
    support the non-discounted elements of the plan: the
    hardware, software, professional development and other
    services that will be needed to implement the strategy”
    Suggest:
   – Section II: Action Plan– Part E. Add at least one
      strategy and activity for phase I that addresses
      the acquisition, utilization, and/or reliable
      access of technology and telecommunication.
Organizing and Preparing the Draft TIP

Example for #3
• Strategy: Sample Strategy in Technology
  Deployment Box: Develop, implement, and maintain
  plans that ensure adequate technology resources in
  classrooms to meet the technology enhanced
  curriculum needs.
Sample Activities #3 - Technology
Deployment Strategy:
 •NOTE: Make sure activities align with E-rate Form 470 application.
     – Purchase additional hardware and peripherals for student and
       teacher use to increase access/opportunities to support
       academic achievement and enhanced technology literacy.
     – Maintain telecommunication services (local / long district phone
       services, cellular service, etc) to support learning and day-to-day
       school operations.
     – Maintain a T-1 line for Internet access to classrooms, labs, and
       offices to support learning and day-to-day school operations.
     – Maintain technical support to effectively support technology
       resources (hardware, software, network, telecommunication)
Organizing and Preparing the Draft TIP

4. USAC: “The plan must have a professional
   development strategy to ensure that staff
   know how to use these new technologies to
   improve education or library services.”
   Suggest:
  –   Section II: Action Plan– Part C. Add at least one strategy
      and one activity for phase I focusing on professional
      development that addresses integrating technology into
      the curriculum and instruction
           Organizing and Preparing
                 the Draft TIP
• Examples for #4
• Strategy: Sample Strategy for Professional
  Development : Offer a variety of professional
  development activities that result in teachers being
  able to transfer technology skills and best practices
  into their instructional lessons.
 Sample Activities #4 – Professional Development
 Strategy:

• Offer a three-part professional development series to
  enhance each teacher’s technology skill level. Based
  on their current technology skill level, teachers will
  begin in the appropriate course level (i.e., level 1, 2 or
  3)
• Provide training on Differentiated Instruction through
  Technology.
• Provide training as needed in the use of all
  telecommunication systems.
                Organizing and Preparing
                      the Draft TIP
5. USAC: “The plan must include an evaluation process that
   enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the
   specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response
   to new developments and opportunities as they arise.”
Suggest:
•   Section II: Action Plan– Part F For Draft TIP sections of the action plan
    (i.e., professional development and technology deployment) the
    following are identified:
    – Monitoring tool(s)
    – Progress indicator(s)
    – Evaluation frequency
    – Name of person responsible
             Organizing and Preparing
                   the Draft TIP
Sample for Monitoring
• Description: District administration and the
  instructional technology team will continue to review,
  analyze, plan, and monitor the impact of increased
  technology use in our classrooms. The district will strive
  to make adjustments to this plan as necessary to
  compensate for those and any other factors that might
  affect the efficiency of the use of technology and
  telecommunications equipment and services for
  instruction and learning.
   – Monitoring tool(s): Teacher survey
   – Progress indicator(s): A XX% increase in the number of teachers
     reporting the use of technology in their lessons
   – Evaluation frequency: Twice a year
   – Name of person responsible: Technology Coordinator
    Two options to document start date

1. Paper Options
    – Complete the 4 steps using your paper (word & excel) templates –
        budget not required in draft.
   –  Record the date on the copies and initial and/or send self email
      indicating completion
   – SAVE in E-rate file and technology plan file– DO NOT SUBMIT
2. Wait Use IIRC
   – Complete the 4 steps on the IIRC e-Plan template – budget not
      required in draft.
   –   Print a .pdf of the draft TIP and send email to self indicating
       completion
   –   SAVE in E-rate file and technology plan file– DO NOT SUBMIT
Draft Plan Activity
 Template Complete