US:PA-3: Link-to-Learn and E-rate Workshops
Link-to-Learn and E-rate Workshops
John P. Bailey (assist@microserve.net)
Thu, 02 Oct 1997 12:21:33
Link-to-Learn is sponsoring six workshops around the state which will be
covering the two Link-to-Learn grants as well as information pertaining to
how schools and libraries can secure the maximum discounts they are
eligible for under the E-rate program. Dates and locations are:
October 6 Pittsburgh Holiday Inn University Center
October 7 Erie Gannon University - Old Main
October 10 Wilkes-Barre Best Western East Mountain Inn
October 14 Philadelphia Valley Forge Sheraton
October 16 Harrisburg Dixon Center
October 17 Williamsport Williamsport Sheraton
Workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. A tentative agenda
is provided below.
There is no fee to register, but each participant must register 72 hours
prior to the date of the event. You may also register on line at
http://www.invest.iup.edu For those without Internet access, a FAX Back
form is included with the grant applications, available on the
Link-to-Learn web site at http://www.state.pa.us
Folders will be provided for every particpant containing:
* A Complete Guide to the E-rate
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Estimated discounts for schools and libraries
* Technology planning requirements
* Link-to-Learn grant applications
* Additional sources of technology funding
This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about funding and discount
opportunities that can help bring your school or library into the 21st
century. If you have any questions, please feel free to E-mail me at
assist@microserve.net
--John
TENTATIVE AGENDA
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9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:30 am Link-to-Learn Overview:
Year 2 Directions, Year 1 Activities
Forming Educational Partnerships
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Room 1: Basic Education Grant -
Information Session
Includes Year 2000 compliance discussion
Room 2: Infrastructure Investments Project -
Information Session
Includes question and answer session
12:00 noon Lunch (no host)
1:00 pm Room 1: Universal Service Fund Presentation
Room 2: Infrastructure Investment Project -
Application Preparation Guidelines
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm Rooms 1 & 2: Web-based Resources for Basic Education
Grants, Infrastructure Investment Applications,
and Universal Service Fund
3:30 pm Workshop ends
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John P. Bailey
Director 717-787-5820
Office of Educational Technology 717-787-7222 (fax)
Pennsylvania Department of Education assist@microserve.net
333 Market Street www.cas.psu.edu/pde.html
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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