KSDE 2025/2026 Fall Training Updates for E-Rate

When
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Hay Recreation, (Marcie Room) 1105 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS

Registration

Registration Ticket – $35.00

KSDE 2025/2026 Fall E-Rate Training

In person training sessions will be provided by Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson of BTU Consultants to explain the opportunities and requirements of the E-Rate program for KS schools.

There will be five half-day sessions from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Topics will include:

Overview of the E-rate program
What’s new for FY2026

New 5-Year Cat2 Budgets
Changes to Eligible Services

Benefits and requirements for participation

EPC portal - login and maintenance
Finding your E-Rate History
Preparing for the Application Year
Category 1 vs Category 2
Applying for E-Rate
Form 470, Competitive Bidding, Choosing a Winner
Form 471 details and contracts

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.

Presenters: Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson, BTU Consultants

Lunch is provided.

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

Address:

SHESC

605 E. Crawford

Salina, KS 67401

Call or Fax:

Office: +1 (785) 825-9185

Fax: 785 - 825-9195