Fall 2023/2024 E-rate Training in Kansas

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

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

Topics will include:

• Overview of the E-rate program
• Benefits and requirements of participation
• EPC login, maintenance and examples
• Finding your E-Rate History and Cat2 Budget
• Applying for E-Rate
• Form 470 and RFP requirements
• Form 471 details
• 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.

 If you have any questions, please contact Jenni Marlatt, K-12 eRate Coordinator, at [email protected]. 

Cost: $25