The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) will be hosting E-rate training sessions in October. Don Dietrich from BTU Consultants will conduct five in-person sessions across the state to discuss the E-rate program's opportunities and requirements.  

Information regarding registration and costs will be posted on each service center's website so check their websites periodically for information. KSDE will distribute registration details once they are provided by the service centers.   

The following dates and locations are for training sessions that will be 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

• Oct. 14 - Girard 
• Oct. 15 – Clearwater 
• Oct. 16 – Hays 
• Oct. 17 – Salina 
• Oct. 18 – Lawrence 

The sessions will feature an interactive dialogue complemented by step-by-step examples. Handouts will be distributed during the classes and will also be accessible online before the sessions commence. The following topics will be covered: 

• Overview of the E-rate program 
• Benefits and requirements of participation 
• EPC login, maintenance and examples 
• Finding your E-rate history and Category 2 budget 
• Applying for E-rate 
  • Form 470 and RFP requirements 
  • Form 471 details 
  • Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review 

• E-rate approval and acceptance

  • Form 486 to accept funding 
  • Form 500 to make changes 
  • Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursements (BEARs) vs Discounts – getting reimbursed 
  • Record keeping and audit preparation 

• Q&A session