TRAINING AND SUPPORT

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E-RATE TRAINING

Each fall, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction E-rate Specialists conduct E-rate training sessions around the state, providing training for beginners and veterans. This regional fall training typically takes place in October prior to the upcoming Funding Year.  Please scroll down to find training presentation information and other resources.
http://connectivity-services.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Training+and+Outreach

If you would like to schedule an onsite visit, please contact your Regional E-rate Specialist for assistance.

Jeannene Hurley
Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4
Jeannene.hurley@dpi.nc.gov
252.624.9878

Barry Pace
Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8
barry.pace@dpi.nc.gov
828.460.1937


TRAINING PRESENTATIONS

TITLE DESCRIPTION DOWNLOAD
General
Fall 2011 Training Presentations Understanding the Basics, Technology Planning, Form 470 and NC Contract Law, Competitive Bidding, Form 471, Application Review and Funding Commitments, Form 486, Invoicing and Form 472/474, Deadlines (pdf, 1.8mb)
E-Rate for NCASBO Presented to North Carolina School Business Officials January 16, 2011. Overview of the E-rate Program for School Business Officials (pdf, 268kb)
Complying with CIPA CIPA/NCIPA/BDIA update presented at NCTIES 2010 director's meeting (3-3-10) (pdf, 112kb)


TRAINING VIDEOS

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DATETITLELENGTH
Training by Rebecca Miller and Barry Pace April 13 and 14, 2009.
04/14/09After You've Filed Your 471, What Next? 32:52
04/14/09Selective Review and Audit Training 51:14
Training by Greg Weisiger December 1, 2008.
12/01/08Introduction 1:35
12/01/08Setting the Stage, Overview, and Timeline 39:44
12/01/08What Does It Take to Be a Successful E-Rate Applicant? 7:54
12/01/08Form 470: Getting Started 31:00
12/01/08Selecting a Vendor 18:34
12/01/08Document Retention Review: What Should Go into the E-Rate Box? or Preparing for an AUDIT. 33:03
12/01/08Form 471: Who I Am and the Services/Products I am Ordering 65:34
12/01/08Eligible Services 43:44


HELPFUL DOCUMENTS

TITLEDESCRIPTIONDOWNLOAD
General
Understanding the E-Rate Program Year 14 Edition; 2011-2012 Funding Cycle provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (pdf, 511kb)
CIPA FAQ A Brief on Internet Safety and E-rate Compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA/NCIPA/BDIA) (pdf, 931kb)
Understanding the E-Rate Program Year 13 Edition; 2010-2011 Funding Cycle provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (doc, 471kb)
Understanding the E-Rate Program Year 12 Edition; 2009-2010 Funding Cycle provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (doc, 544kb)


SLD TRAINING MATERIALS

The School and Libraries Division (the E-rate Administrators) annually conduct training for applicants. To download the training presentations, visit: http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/training-presentations/. The SLD also provides video tutorials, tip sheets, brochures, and other training and outreach materials. To access this content, visit: http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/outreach-training.aspx