E-Rate
E-Rate Site Visit Preparation Guide
The SLD is conducting nationwide E-Rate recipient site visits to observe how the program is helping educate students and serve library patrons. The Site Visit Preparation Guide (PDF) helps you prepare for a site visit to your school. The SLD has additional information about the site visit purpose and process on their webpage.
General E-Rate Information
These links are provided to give you general information about the E-Rate program.
How to Apply
E-Rate Eligible Services List
The SLD has posted a revised Eligible Services List in the Reference Area of its web site www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/eligible.asp
Click on the Eligible Services List link to see a PDF document with information about products and services eligible for E-rate discounts, and the conditions under which they are eligible. Additions or revisions to the list are highlighted in bold.
E-Rate Resources
EduTech
Children's Internet Protection Act
- CIPA Compliance
- E-Rate Central CIPA Primer (PDF)
- Sample Internet Safety Policy from E-Rate Central (PDF)
ND SchoolNet Consortium E-Rate Application
What is the ND SchoolNet Consortium E-Rate Application?
The ND SchoolNet Consortium E-Rate Application is filed for all E-Rate eligible schools on STAGEnet. The application covers Internet and connectivity related costs for North Dakota schools. The ND SchoolNet E-Rate application process is coordinated by a state-level E-Rate team:
- David Skogen, EduTech, State E-Rate Coordinator
- Dan Sipes, ND ITD
- Chris Kalash, ND DPI
- Al Peterson, ND State Library
- Jody French, EduTech
- Julie Palmer, Williston Public Schools
CIPA Requirements for the Consortium Application
The ND SchoolNet Consortium E-Rate Application requires that all schools connected to STAGEnet comply with CIPA and have a signed Form 479 on file with EduTech. Your school will be contact by EduTech if you have not filed a Form 479.
Letter of Agency Requirements for the Consortium Application
The ND SchoolNet Consortium E-Rate Application requires that all schools connected to STAGEnet have a signed Letter of Agency on file with EduTech. Your school will be contacted by EduTech if you have not filed this letter.
E-Rate Contacts
Certified Tech Plan Approver
Dan Pullen, Director
ND Educational Technology Council
P. O. Box 5036
1510 12th Ave. N
Fargo, ND 58105-5036
Voice: 701.231.6032
Fax: 701.231.6052
dan.pullen@sendit.nodak.edu
North Dakota E-Rate Program Primary Contact
David Skogen, State E-Rate Coordinator
EduTech – Fargo Office
NDSU Dept. 4510
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108
Voice: 701.793.7393
Fax: 701.231.5526
david.skogen@sendit.nodak.edu
Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) Website
SLD Client Bureau:
Voice: 888.203.8100
Fax: 888.276.8736
Federal Communications Commission Consumer Facts
www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/usp_Schools.html
Last updated on June 8, 2009