Presented by Robert R. Saldana Jr.

 E-Rate E-Rate  Eligibility  Discount Level  HCISD Technology Plan HCISD Technology Plan  Funds Allocated  Goals  Advisory Committee  Summary

 Provides access to affordable telecommunications and information services for schools and libraries  Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund

 Schools ◦ Non-profit elementary schools ◦ Non-profit secondary schools ◦ For-profit schools with endowments of less than $50 million  Libraries ◦ Public libraries ◦ Public elementary or secondary school library ◦ Academic library

 Schools ◦ Number of students eligible for reduced or free lunch  Libraries ◦ Must use the NSLP of local school district

 Funds allocated  Goals  Advisory Committee

 Increasing academic achievement  Integrating the technology TEKS  Improving incorporation of technology  Provide training for educators  Provide software and other electronic resources

 Improve parental involvement  grant access to parents in ALP  Increase access to technology  promote internet safety

 Responsible for evaluating all formally aspects of the plan in every April  Report is given to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees  STaR Chart results will be used to access the progress of each campus

 E-Rate provides discounted telecommunications services  HCISD Technology Plan provides HCISD technology goals for