[OPLINLIST] E-Rate Workshop (free) - November 1st
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E-Rate Workshop - Overview & Form 470
http://www.gclc-lib.org/ce/index.html?id=434
Date:
Monday, November 1st, 2004
Time:
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:
GCLC Office (Directions to GCLC
<http://www.gclc-lib.org/about/directions.html>)
Speaker:
Dr. Dan Farslow, E-Rate Coordinator for the State of Ohio and Program
Manager for E-Rate Support and Information at the Ohio SchoolNet
Commission. Dan's responsibilities include assisting Ohio's schools and
libraries in submitting applications for E-Rate awards, representing
Ohio's E-Rate interest with federal program administrators and
conducting annual E-Rate workshops for Ohio school districts and libraries.
Description:
The Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries, popularly known as
the E-Rate, provides all public and private schools and public libraries
with access to affordable telecommunications and advanced technologies.
Schools and libraries can apply annually for discounts of from 20 to 90%
on telecommunications services, Internet access and internal
connections. All Ohio public libraries are eligible to apply.
Workshops will provide an overview of the E-rate program, will discuss
the rationale for participation in the program and the value of E-rate
support, and will walk workshop participants through the preparation and
submission of the necessary forms to successfully request reimbursement
under the E-rate program. Any new changes in the E-rate program for the
upcoming funding year will also be discussed. It is important to
understand that the E-Rate program is not a competitive grant program.
All applications for eligible Telecommunications and Internet Access
services that have been submitted by eligible applicants, according to
program rules, have been approved and funded.
Audience:
Ohio Libraries
Cost:
Free, but registration required
Registration is limited to 16 participants
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<h3><font color="#006666"><big>E-Rate Workshop - Overview & Form 470</big></font></h3>
<a href="http://www.gclc-lib.org/ce/index.html?id=434">http://www.gclc-lib.org/ce/index.html?id=434</a><br>
<h3>Date:</h3>
<p>Monday, November 1st, 2004</p>
<h3>Time:</h3>
<p>9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.</p>
<h3>Location:</h3>
<p>GCLC Office (<a href="http://www.gclc-lib.org/about/directions.html">Directions
to GCLC</a>)</p>
<h3>Speaker:</h3>
<p>Dr.
Dan Farslow, E-Rate Coordinator for the State of Ohio and Program
Manager for E-Rate Support and Information at the Ohio SchoolNet
Commission. Dan's responsibilities include assisting Ohio's schools and
libraries in submitting applications for E-Rate awards, representing
Ohio's E-Rate interest with federal program administrators and
conducting annual E-Rate workshops for Ohio school districts and
libraries. </p>
<h3>Description:</h3>
<p>The Universal Service Fund for
Schools and Libraries, popularly known as the E-Rate, provides all
public and private schools and public libraries with access to
affordable telecommunications and advanced technologies. Schools and
libraries can apply annually for discounts of from 20 to 90% on
telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections.
All Ohio public libraries are eligible to apply.
<br>
<br>
Workshops will provide an overview of the E-rate program, will
discuss the rationale for participation in the program and the value of
E-rate support, and will walk workshop participants through the
preparation and submission of the necessary forms to successfully
request reimbursement under the E-rate program. Any new changes in the
E-rate program for the upcoming funding year will also be discussed. It
is important to understand that the E-Rate program is not a competitive
grant program. All applications for eligible Telecommunications and
Internet Access services that have been submitted by eligible
applicants, according to program rules, have been approved and funded.
<br>
</p>
<h3>Audience:</h3>
<p>Ohio Libraries</p>
<h3>Cost:</h3>
<p>Free, but registration required</p>
<p>Registration is limited to 16 participants</p>
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