E-rate Year 3: Workshops Scheduled
Message Posted September 23, 1999
Walk Through All New Forms; Learn New Changes to the Program
E-rate Year 3 is fast approaching and therefore from September 30 -
October 8, 1999, the Office of Educational Technology will hold E-rate Year
3 Workshops around the state to assist applicants understand the new forms
and learn the major changes to the program. Please note: These workshops
are not designed for individuals who are new to the E-rate program. We will
hold one or two large workshops in Harrisburg the middle of October to
explain every detail of the E-rate program and assist applicants with
completing their applications. The SLD also is hosting regional national
E-rate workshops, but the closest one to PA is in Boston. If you are
interested in attending any of these workshops, information is available on
their web site at www.sl.universalservice.org.
All schools, both public and private, and all libraries are strongly
encouraged to attend one of the E-rate workshops to prepare for filing the
new E-rate forms as soon as they are available.
The workshops also will cover the PA MOUS 2000 Training and Certification
Initiative, and Information Technology Workforce Development
(the L2L higher education grant). On-line registration information is
included at the end of this message.
Workshops will be held on these dates in these cities.
September 30 - Pittsburgh (East) - Ramada Inn and Conference Center
October 1 - Pittsburgh (West) Holiday Inn - Pittsburgh International Airport
October 5 - Williamsport - Sheraton Inn (Radisson) Williamsport
October 7 - Harrisburg area - Sheraton Inn Harrisburg
October 8 Philadelphia area - Fort Washington Expo Center
The October 5, 7, and 8 workshops also include a focus group session, open
to all attendees, that features Pennsylvania's new Technology Planning Tool
and Pennsylvania's new Systems Maturity Model. The Pittsburgh workshops
will include a demonstration of PEN-DOR, a digital object repository
developed for Pennsylvania educators. Please note that these workshops do
not include the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund or Digital Grassroots, as
previously announced. Workshops for these programs will be held at a later
date.
There is no fee to attend, but participants must pre-register on-line at
http://L2L.org/99workshops. If this site is busy, register at
http://invest.iup.edu/99workshops. Please register at least 72 hours in
advance of the workshop. An agenda and a location map are also available on
the Web site.
A buffet lunch will be provided at noon to pre-registered attendees, but
attendees will be responsible for any travel or lodging costs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Julie L. Tritt
Executive Policy Specialist
Office of Educational Technology
PA Department of Education
333 Market Street, 10th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 705-4486
(717) 787-7222 - fax
jtritt@state.pa.us
www.L2L.org
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