KSDE Fall Training Updates for E-Rate

KSDE will be providing In person training sessions on E-Rate facilitated by Don Dietrich of BTU Consultants to explain the opportunities and requirements of the E-Rate program for KS schools. These sessions will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Topics will include:

Overview of the E-rate program

Benefits and requirements of participation

EPC login, maintenance and examples

Finding your E-Rate History and Cat2 Budget

Applying for E-Rate 

Form 470 and RFP requirements

Form 471 details 

PIA Review

            E-Rate Approval and Acceptance

            Form 486 to accept funding

            Form 500 to make changes

            BEARs vs Discounts – getting reimbursed

            Record Keeping and Audit Preparation

Q&A session

The focus will be an interactive dialog with step-by-step examples. Handouts will be provided at the classes and will be available online prior to the sessions.

Presenter: Don Dietrich, BTU Consulting

Credit: Hours (4), PD Points (4)

Lunch is provided.