School Connectivity / E-Rate
Since 1998, North Carolina’s schools and libraries have received more than $1 billion in E-Rate discounts. The NCDPI School Connectivity E-Rate Team offers the following free comprehensive E-Rate training and support services to all PreK-13 public schools in the state:
- Virtual reviews of applications and program forms.
- E-mail and telephone support in completing applications and program forms.
- E-mail and telephone support in completing Compliance Reviews and Audits.
- Updates and training at conferences and regional meetings.
- Internet updates and information archival via this URL.
- Onsite outreach and training as requested (depending on travel restrictions).
NC E-Rate emails used to communicate updates, newsletters and executive summaries to designated E-Rate contacts across the state. To subscribe, e-mail Jeannene, Rebecca, or Roxie, with your name, organization and e-mail address. We also have regional lists with which we use to send information. If you are new to E-Rate please contact Rebecca, Roxie or Jeannene and we will be happy to get you up-to-speed.
- Access to experienced network analysts with working knowledge of the E-Rate Program.
- Access to multiple state-level E-Rate Specialists for continuity of service and “on-demand” service.
Everything You Need To Know
E-Rate Filing
2019 Training
Category 2 Info
E-Rate Filing
Help with EPC/Forms/Filing, etc.
- E-Rate Process – Dates to Remember June 2018
- NEW FY2018 FCDLs – Watch this VIDEO for Information and How To
- EPC-Applicant-Guide-Managing-Users
- Updating Contact Information
- Submitting RAL Corrections in EPC
- SPIN Changes (operational vs. corrective)
- Invoice Disbursement Reconciliation
- Simple Invoice Reconcilation (1)
- USAC Newsbriefs are listed by topic (Appeals, audits, budgets, etc.)..great place to look for help!
- Sample Asset Inventory
- How To Deactivate a user in EPC
General Information/Rules
- Allocations Report 2019.02.08
- SAMPLE E-rateTimeline for RFPs & 470s
- PRC036 Allotments 17-19
- E-Rate Handbook 2019-2020
- 2019 Eligible Services List
- Discount Matrix
- NC Discount Data
- Off Campus Cost Allocation Analysis
- Sample Appeal FCC
- Gift Rules
- Document Retention Rules
- SLD Webinars, Online Learning Library, Handouts, Newletters
- SB2004-129
- Internal Control Questionnaire E-rate NTB–SAMPLE
- SAMPLE Process Interview Questionnaire
- North Carolina Digital Learning Plan
- DIT Structured Cabling Contract
- E-Rate Approval Letter–for those filing on behalf of others
- E-Rate Handbook 2018
- 2018 Eligible Services List
2019 Training
2019 Summer Boot Camp Registration
Purpose of Boot Camp:
- Basics of E-Rate — what is it, rules and when/how to file
- Knowledge of all forms and E-Rate timeline
- Knowledge of online portal for filing (EPC)
- Audits, reviews, record retention
- Special session for first time applicants
- Changes and updates
Anyone new to E-Rate should attend, all are welcome regardless of years of E-Rate experience. You may attend any session that fits your schedule. Register at the link provided below.
Boot Camp in the West, Boone, NC – July 9-11 Watauga High School
Boot Camp at the Beach, Calabash, NC – July 17-19 Calabash Fire Department
Boot Camp in the City, Research Triangle Park, NC August 7-9 MCNC
Attendee Resources
Calabash Bootcamp Items
Hickory Bootcamp Items
Category 2 Info
2019 CAT2 Pricing and Contracts
Vendor Matrix and Contact Information 2019
North Carolina Digital Learning Plan
DPI 470# 855450001286650
- See C2 ‘How To Slide Deck’ for BEN and CED
Other useful documents for C2
- SAMPLE C2 471
- C2-Mini-bid-Checklist-rev1
- Sample Mini-bid #1
- Sample – Mini Bid Wireless
- Sample – Mini Bid Switches
- Sample Mini-bid #2
- Sample Mini-bid Wireless/Cabling
- Sample Letter of Intent #1
- Sample Letter of Intent #2
- Sample Letter of Intent #3
- Sample Letter of Intent #4
- Sample Letter of Intent #5
- Sample Letter of Intent #6
- Sample Letter of Intent (DIT) #7
- Example PO #1
- Example PO #2
- Example PO #3
- DIT Structured Cabling Contract
Historical Data
- 2018 Pricing and Contracts from DPI
- 2017 Pricing and Contracts from DPI
- 2016 Pricing and Contracts from DPI
- 2015 Pricing and Contracts from DPI
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