Starting Tomorrow: E-rate Webinars for FY2022
This is a friendly reminder that starting tomorrow, Tuesday November 16th, USAC will be hosting webinar trainings to discuss E-rate and the new form changes coming to Funding Year 2022 (school year 2022-2023).
If you have questions about the webinars or about E-rate, please contact me by phone or by email to discuss! Daniel Vogt: (208) 332-6993; dvogt@sde.idaho.gov
USAC keeps a thorough archive of videos and webinars recordings on their website that I would recommend browsing if you have questions about forms or procedures in the future.
Videos: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/learn/videos/
Webinars: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/learn/webinars/
E-rate Program Overview
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 11:00 am MT – 12:00 pm MT
Overview
During this webinar, we will provide a high-level overview of the application process from beginning to end and explain basic program concepts for applicants and service providers. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: Beginner
E-rate Pre-Commitment Process
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 01:00 pm MT – 2:00 pm MT
Overview
During this webinar, we will discuss the E-rate Pre-Commitment Process (getting started, competitive bidding, applying for discounts, and Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review). After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: Beginner
Eligible Services 101
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 11:00 am MT – 12:00 pm MT
Overview
During this webinar, we will provide a basic overview of E-rate eligible services. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: Beginner
Category Two Budgets
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 01:00 pm MT – 2:00 pm MT
Overview
During this webinar, we will discuss Category Two (C2) budgets. We will provide an overview of C2 budgets and C2 budget guidance for FY2022. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: All
EPC Administrative Window
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time: 11:00 am MT – 12:00 pm MT
Overview
During this webinar, we will discuss the EPC administrative window – the period during which applicants can make updates to their profile information in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) to prepare for the upcoming FCC Form 471 application filing window. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants
E-rate experience level: All
E-rate Post-Commitment Process
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time: 01:00 pm MT – 2:00 pm MT
Overview
During this webinar, we will discuss the E-rate Post-Commitment Process and other post-commitment activities, including starting services, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), service substitutions, appeals, and more. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: All