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E-Rate Form 479 for Funding Year 2008
Free and Reduced Lunch Data 2007-2008 - Excel Dec. 19, 2007
Technology Plan Overview Presentation - PDF Feb. 22, 2008

Program Outline

Below is an outline of the E-Rate program. Information on a subheading without a link is included in the next linked document above it.

Overview of the Program - WORD August 2007
- Overview of the Schools and Libraries Program - WORD August 2007
  - Applicants
  - Service Providers
  - Latest News, Important Notices, and Reminders
- E-Rate in Arkansas - WORD August 2007
Overview of the Process - WORD August 2007
- Eligible Products Database
- Discount Matrix - WORD August 2007
  - Calculating Your Discount
- National School Lunch Program - WORD August 2007
- No Child Left Behind Requirements - WORD August 2007
Schools and Libraries (SLD) Forms and Timeline - WORD August 2007
- Applicant Forms
- Service Provider Forms
- E-Rate Flowchart - PDF August 2007
Arkansas Technology Plan Approval Process - WORD August 2007
- Arkansas Technology Plan Components
Basic Terms - WORD August 2007
- Glossary
- Acronyms - WORD August 2007
Frequently Asked Questions about E-Rate - PDF August 2007
Publications, resources, plug-ins and Web sites - WORD August 2007
- E-Rate Resources - PDF August 2007
- Free On-line Resources - PDF August 2007

Fall 2008 Training for E-Rate Window 2009-2010

Arkansas E-Rate Work Group (AEWG) - Funding Connectivity for Learning - PDF Oct. 15, 2008
Calculating Discounts - PDF Sept. 26, 2008
Document Retention - PDF Oct. 15, 2008
Eligible Services 2009-2010 - PDF Oct. 15, 2008
E-Rate: 486 Form - PDF Oct. 17, 2008
Filing On-line Form 470 - PDF Sept. 26, 2008
Form 470 Application Filing Tips - PDF Sept. 26, 2008
Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) Review: Responding to PIA - PDF Sept. 26, 2008

E-Rate Resources 2009-2010

2008 E-Rate Required Forms
- Schools and Libraries Universal Service - Description of Services Requested and Certification Form (FCC Form 470) - PDF October, 2004
  - Instructions for Completing the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Description of Services Requested and Certification Form (FCC Form 470) - PDF October, 2004
- Schools and Libraries Universal Service - Description of Services Ordered and Certification (FCC Form 471) - PDF November, 2004
  - Instructions for Completing the Schools and Libraries Universal Service - Services Ordered and Certification Form (FCC Form 471) - PDF November, 2004
- Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement Form (FCC Form 472) - PDF April, 2007
  - Instructions for Completing the Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) Form - PDF April, 2007
- Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Service Provider Annual Certification Form (FCC Form 473) - PDF April, 2007
  - Instructions for Completing the Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Service Provider Annual Certification Form (FCC Form 473) - PDF April, 2007
- Schools and Libraries Universal Service - Service Provider Invoice Form (FCC Form 474) - PDF April, 2007
  - Instructions for Completing the Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Service Provider Invoice Form (FCC Form 474) - PDF April, 2007
- Schools and Libraries Universal Service - Receipt of Service Confirmation Form (FCC Form 486) - PDF April, 2007
  - Instructions for Completing the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Receipt of Service Confirmation Form (FCC Form 486) - PDF April, 2007
- Service Provider Identification Number and Contact Information Form (FCC Form 498) - PDF May, 2006
  - Instructions for Completing the Service Provider Identification Number and Contact Information Form (FCC Form 498) - PDF May, 2006
- Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) - PDF January, 2007
  - Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (Form 499-A) - PDF January, 2007
- Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Quarterly Filing for Universal Service Contributors (FCC Form 499-Q) - PDF February 2007
  - Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms (FCC Form 499-Q) - PDF February 2007
- Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Adjustment to Funding Commitment and Modification to Receipt of Service Confirmation Form (FCC Form 500) - PDF April, 2007
  - Instructions for Completing the Universal Service for Schools and Libraries - Adjustment of Funding Commitment and Modification to Receipt of Service Confirmation Form (FCC Form 500) - PDF April, 2007
- Basic Maintenance of IC - PDF Oct. 30, 2007
  - Example for Ineligible Functionality - PDF Dec. 14, 2004
  - Example for Internal Connections - PDF Dec. 13, 2004
  - Example for Internet Access - PDF Nov. 22, 2002
  - Example for Telecommunications Services - PDF Nov. 22, 2002

E-Rate Helpful Tips

2008 E-Rate Resources Brochure - PDF April 14, 2008
2009-2012 Estimated District Technology Plan Budget - PDF Revised January, 2008
- 2009-2012 Technology Plan Submission Form - PDF Revised January, 2008
2009-2012 Technology Guiding Questions for Arkansas School Districts and Open Enrollment Charter Schools - PDF Revised January, 2008
Alternative Discount Mechanisms Fact Sheet - Universal Service Administrative Company Web Site
Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Compliance Checklist - PDF Sept. 3, 2008
Determine Rural or Urban Classification - Universal Service Administrative Company Web Site
- How to Interpret the Rural or Urban Classification Search Results - Universal Service Administrative Company Web Site
E-Rate Acronyms - PDF Aug. 22, 2008
Template: Writing the Request for Proposal (RFP) - PDF Feb. 17, 2003

Sample Files

Appeal Checklist - PDF Sept. 11, 2007
Example Using a Representative Telephone Bill - PDF Nov. 22, 2002
Guide to E-Rate Binder Table of Contents - PDF September, 2007
Income Survey for E-Rate Calculations - PDF September, 2007
Inventory List: Little Red School House School District - PDF September, 2007
Service Provider (SPIN) Change Checklist - PDF September, 2007
Service Substitution - PDF September, 2007
Service Substitution Checklist - PDF September, 2007
Technology Training: Calendar List of Training Sessions for 2006-2007 - PDF September, 2007
Vendor Selection Worksheet (Points Based) Sample - PDF September, 2007

Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Fall 2008 PowerPoint Slides

Commonly Used Schools and Libraries Acronyms and Terms for Applicants and Service Providers - PDF September, 2007
FRNS for Filing Invoices - PDF Sept. 16, 2008
Program Reminders - PDF Sept. 26, 2008
Public Notice FCC 08-180 - PDF July 31, 2008
Schools & Libraries – Competitive Bidding Process - PDF July 5, 2007
Schools & Libraries – Consortium Applications - PDF July 5, 2007
Schools & Libraries – Cost Effectiveness - PDF July 5, 2007
Schools & Libraries – Calculating Discount Levels - PDF July 5, 2007
Schools & Libraries Eligible Product Database - PDF Aug. 27, 2008
Schools & Libraries – Non-instructional Facilities - PDF July 5, 2007
Schools and Libraries Program Applicant Guide to Success - PDF September, 2008

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