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E-Rate Program Office
Mission
The
GITA E-Rate
Program’s mission is to provide assistance
to Arizona
Schools
and Libraries in their efforts
to successfully apply for E-Rate.
What
is E-Rate?
The Schools
and
Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as
"E-Rate," provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in
the United
States
to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. In other
words E-rate
Program supports
connectivity - the conduit or pipeline for communications
It is
administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
under the
direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Funding is
requested under four categories of service:
- Telecommunications services
- Internet access
- Internal connections
- Basic
maintenance of internal connections
Because
E-Rate rules and
requirements can change, it is very
helpful to use the USAC website http://www.usac.org/sl
to stay current.
--UPDATE--
E-Rate Education Training Links:
Beginner’s
on demand training ppt.
https://www.ade.az.gov/erate/erate-overview-training/index.htm
Funding
Year 2011 Update ppt:
https://www.ade.az.gov/erate/E-rate-FY11-Updates/index.htm
Question
and Answer Webinars
E-rate:
Beginner's Q & A Webinar
Please view the "Beginner's Guide to an E-rate Application" On-Demand
eLearning content below prior to participating in this webinar. You may
register for this webinar through ADE's Calendar of Events.
Tuesday,
February 15, 2011 2:00pm-3:00pm MST Register
here
Friday,
February 18, 2011 10:00am-11:00am MST Register
here
E-rate:
FY2011 Updates Q & A Webinar
Please view the "Funding Year 2011 Updates" On-Demand eLearning content
below prior to participating in this webinar. This webinar will also
address questions and concerns in regard to the Arizona State Master
Contract for those who currently use or have used the Arizona State
Master Contract - Form 470. You may register for this webinar through
ADE's Calendar of Events.
Thursday,
February 17, 2011 9:00am-10:00am MST Register
here
Friday,
February 18, 2011 1:30pm-2:30pm MST Register
here
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