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Final reminder: E-Rate training offered Oct. 14-18

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Information Technology will host E-Rate training sessions, Oct. 14-18, across the state.

Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson 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 is posted on each service center's website (links below). Each of the following sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   

  

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

  • Overview of the E-Rate program.  
  • What’s new this year.  
    • Hotspots and off-site Wi-Fi are now eligible.  
    • Cybersecurity pilot program update.  
  • Benefits and requirements for participation.  
  • E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) portal login and maintenance.  
  • Finding your E-Rate history.  
  • Preparing for the application year.  
  • Category 1 vs. Category 2 budgets.  
  • Applying for E-Rate.  
    • Form 470, competitive bidding, choosing a winner.  
    • Form 471 details and contracts.  
    • Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review. 

 

  • E-Rate approval and acceptance.  
    • Form 486 to accept funding.  
    • Form 500 to make changes.  
    • Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursements (BEAR) vs. Discounts – getting reimbursed.  
    • Recordkeeping and audit preparation. 

 

  • Q&A session.  

  

Further information regarding E-Rate is available at https://e-rateks.ksde.org.  

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Posted: Oct 10, 2024,
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