Head Start Agencies: Free E-Rate Webinars

Learn how you can receive 20% to 90% discounts by signing up for the E-Rate Webinar series sponsored by the Office of Head Start.

There is NO CHARGE for these Webinars. Each session will last 60 to 90 minutes. The sessions will assist Head Start programs through the FY2009 E-Rate application process, and offer a forum to discuss specific issues.

Series presenters:
Kenny Acklin, OHS E-Rate Consultant, HSKIMS
Bridget Shea, Professional Development Specialist, HSKIMS

Guest presenters for “Developing a Technology Plan”:
Marlene Bodeker, Ohio State University
Chuck Lynd, Ohio State University

2008 E-Rate Webinar series sessions
Webinar 1: Developing a Technology Plan
August 20 - 2:00 pm Eastern

Webinar 2: How to Apply for E-Rate
September 17 - 1:00 pm Eastern, or
September 18 - 11:00 am Eastern, or
September 22 - 3:00 pm Eastern

Webinar 3: Eligibility / Eligible Services /
Competitive Bidding
October 1 - 1:00 pm Eastern, or
October 2 - 11:00 am Eastern, or
October 6 - 3:00 pm Eastern

Webinar 4: Form 470 Competitive Bidding
October 15 - 1:00 pm Eastern, or
October 16 - 11:00 am Eastern, or
October 20 - 3:00 pm Eastern

Webinar 5: Form 471 Service Provider Selection
October 29 - 1:00 pm Eastern, or
October 30 - 11:00 am Eastern, or
November 3 - 3:00 pm Eastern

Seats are limited. Sessions will be repeated to accommodate as many respondents as possible.

To reserve your seat, please contact Joyce Power, HSRC, at jpower@pal-tech.com and provide the following information:

NAME: ________________________
AGENCY: ________________________
BILLED ENTITY NUMBER (BEN): _______ (if known)
EMAIL: ________________________
TELEPHONE: ________________________
WEBINAR NUMBER & DATE: _____________

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Tech & Learning's 2008 Leader of the Year Program is once again honoring K–12 administrators, technology coordinators,and teachers who use technology in innovative ways to help teachers teach and help students learn. Nomination form (You may nominate yourself or a colleague.) Deadline is September 26th.

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