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 Audits: Are you Prepared?

Friday, May 8 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Elluminate
This session will cover what to expect during an audit, what documentation you will need to produce, what steps you need to take now to ensure you are complying with program rules, and how to deal with a negative audit finding. See here for additional details.

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:

2009 PETE & C Technology Conference at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

There will be two E-rate sessions provided by the PA E-rate Coordinator at the annual PETE & C Technology Conference, being held February 8-11, 2009.

E-rate Audits: Are You Prepared?
Free! February 8, 2009 1:00 - 4:00
2009 PETE & C Technology Conference at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
E-rate Audits have increased dramatically and deal with not only E-rate disbursements, but whether your organization is in full compliance with all E-rate rules and procedures. This presentation will cover what to expect during an audit, what documentation you will need to produce, what steps you need to take now to ensure you are complying with program rules, and how to deal with a negative audit finding.This presentation will focus on next steps in the application process and provide a complete update on all issues relating to E-rate. Bring your E-rate questions, big and small!

Handouts for the presentation:
Attachment A	Attachment E
Attachment B	E-rate Audits. Are You Prepared?
Attachment C	Additional Oddball Questions
Attachment D	Checklist

E-rate: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:00 - 3:00
2009 PETE & C Technology Conference at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
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 both sessions at 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/.