Pennsylvania E-rate Listserve
In order to provide Pennsylvania’s schools and libraries with updated information concerning program changes, pitfalls, filing reminders, funding announcements, and trainings, the Pennsylvania maintains an active one-way listserve. Typically, 4-8 messages are sent per month, depending on program activity. To subscribe, e-mail Julie Tritt Schell at jtschell@comcast.net with your name, organization and e-mail address (e-mail addresses are never shared). A list of previous listserve messages dating back to the program’s inception can be found under Listserve Archives.
E-rate Training
Each fall, the Pennsylvania E-rate Coordinator conducts E-rate training sessions throughout the Commonwealth, providing training for beginners and veterans. Information on these training sessions is as follows:
E-rate Training for Beginners (full-day, on-site workshops) |
Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 (Harrisburg area): Monday, October 5
Address: 55 Miller Street, Enola, PA 17025-1640 |
Completed |
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7 (Greensburg): Monday, October 19
Address: 102 Equity Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601-7190 |
Completed |
Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 (Downingtown): Friday, October 23
Address: 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 |
Completed |
E-rate Update for Experienced E-rate Applicants
October 27: 1-3 p.m. Webinar format (see instructions below)
No pre-registration needed
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Form 470 Training
November 10: 1-3 p.m. Webinar format (see instructions below)
No pre-registration needed |
DAYS OF THE WEBINAR:
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Please go to
http://vclass.cciu.org and click on the NAME OF MEETING link under the Meeting Name Column. (You may join the room 30 minutes prior to the start time).
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Connect your speakers, microphone and/or headset before joining the Webinar.
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Go to:
http://vclass.cciu.org and locate the course.
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Use your First and Last Name as your Login Name and click "Log In" (there is no password for this session).
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You will automatically be taken to the Elluminate Session where the presentation will be held.
2010 PETE & C Technology Conference at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
There will be an E-rate session provided by the PA E-rate Coordinator at the annual PETE & C Technology Conference, being held February 21-24, 2010.
E-rate: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Time and date to be announced
New to E-rate? Join us for an hour packed with E-rate information to help you pick up in the middle of the E-rate process. We’ll cover technology planning, competitive bidding, application submission, discounted bills/reimbursements, audits, where to get information, and more.
To register for PETE & C, go to: http://www.peteandc.org/registrationform.asp.

Training and update sessions also are conducted at various technology conferences and education association conferences. If your organization is hosting a meeting of E-rate eligible applicants and you would like an E-rate update or training provided, contact Julie Tritt Schell.
SLD Training Materials
The School and Libraries Division (the E-rate Administrators) annually conduct training for applicants. To download the training presentations, visit: http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/training-presentations/.