KSDE 2024/2025 Fall Training Updates for E-Rate

Topics will include:

Overview of the E-rate program

What’s new this year

• Hotspots and off-site Wi-Fi are now eligible
• Cybersecurity Pilot Program update

Benefits and requirements for participation

EPC portal - log in and maintenance

Finding your E-Rate History

Preparing for the Application Year

Category 1 vs Category 2 Budgets

Applying for E-Rate

• Form 470, Competitive Bidding, Choosing a Winner
• Form 471 details and contracts
• PIA Review

•   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.