• Applicants
  • Step 1: Determine Eligibility
  • Step 2: Develop a Technology Plan
  • Step 3: Open a Competitive Bidding Process
  • Step 4: Select a Service Provider
  • Step 5: Calculate the Discount Level
  • Step 6: Determine Your Eligible Services
  • Step 7: Submit Your Application for Program Support
  • Step 8: Undergo Application Review
  • Step 9: Receive Your Funding Decision
  • Step 10: Begin Receipt of Services
  • Step 11: Invoice USAC
• Service Providers
  • Step 1: Obtain a Service Provider Identification Number
  • Step 2: Search Applicant Requests for Service
  • Step 3: Respond to Applicant Requests
  • Step 4: Applicants Select Service Provider
  • Step 5: Assist Applicants with Application Review
  • Step 6: Receive Funding Commitment Decision Letter
  • Step 7: Begin Providing Services
  • Step 8: File Annual Certification
  • Step 9: Invoice USAC

About the Schools and Libraries Program:

• Overview of the Program
• Overview of the Process
• Outreach and Training
• Training Presentations
• Service Provider Conference Calls
• Prior Year Wave Information
• Site Visits
• Schools & Libraries News Briefs
• Site Visits
• Filing Appeals
• Understanding Audits

Schools and Libraries Tools:

• Apply Online
• Commitments
• Submit a Question
• Latest News
• Calendar/Reminders
• Required Forms
• Reference Area
• Search Tools
• Changes and Corrections
• Suspensions and Debarments
• Program Compliance - Whistleblower Hotline
• Submitting A Complaint

Northeast Training Information

September 27-28, Boston, Massachusetts
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
1 Hotel Drive 
Boston, MA  02128

• Rooms are available for a discounted rate of $219.
  
• For Reservations: Call 1-800-HILTONS or 617-568-6700. Please provide the group code TSS.
  
• Reservations can be made online at: Hilton Boston Logan Airport. Please enter the code TSS under the group/convention code section.
  
• The last day to reserve rooms at this discounted rate is September 5, 2007. Please make your hotel reservations early as room availability is limited at the discounted rate.

Agenda

The Fall training program will provide attendees with the latest program updates and guidance on how to successfully participate in the Schools & Libraries Program. A printable version of the agenda can be found below (see 2007 Fall Training Agenda).

Day 1
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Registration
9:00 am - 9:45 am	Back to the Future
9:45 am - 10:45 am	What Are the "New" Basics?
10:45 am - 11:00 am	Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	What Documents Should I Keep?
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm	Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm	How Do I Write a Good Tech Plan?
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	How Do I Run a Good Competitive Bidding Process?
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm	Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm	How Do I Navigate PIA Review?
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Questions and Answers
4:30 pm	Adjournment

Day 2
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Online Form 486 Demonstration
9:00 am - 10:00 am	How Do I Determine Which Services Are Eligible?
10:00 am - 10:15 am	Break
10:15 am - 10:45 am	How Do I Appeal Successfully?
10:45 am - 11:30 am	How Do I Invoice USAC?
11:30 am - 12:00 pm	E-rate Jeopardy
12:00 pm	Adjournment

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2007 Fall Training Agenda [PDF, 169KB]

Please note that all seven training sessions will cover the same information.

How to Register:

Visit: Training Registration

Registration for the training is complimentary.

Space is limited to the first 250 registrations. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. All sessions will cover the same information. Please select only one session.

Please keep your contact information current. If you need to update your personal information or cancel your registration, email usactraining@usac.org or call 410-757-0905.

*Remember to retain your confirmation number once you register. It will be needed for any future changes to your registration.

Please note that registering for the training through USAC's registration site does not guarantee hotel accommodations. Individuals must register for the training through USAC's training registration site and contact the hotel for room reservations.