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 five in-person half-day in person sessions from 8:30am to 12:30pm. In addition, there will be one half-day virtual session from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
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
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- Form 470 and RFP requirements
- Form 471 details
- PIA Review
- E-Rate Approval and Acceptance
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- 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.
IN-PERSON E-RATE TRAININGS:
Date: Monday, October 19th, 2026-Salina-Ks
KSDE: E-Rate - Salina - Session Details (smokyhillesc.wildapricot.org)
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2026-Hays-Ks
KSDE: E-Rate - Salina - Session Details (smokyhillesc.wildapricot.org)
Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026-Sublette-Ks, * VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE.
KSDE: E-Rate - Sublette - Session Details (www.swprsc.org)
Date: Thursday, October 21st, 2026-Clearwater-Ks
KSDE: E-rate - Clearwater - Session Details (www.orioneducation.org/e-rate)
Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2026-Girard-Ks
KSDE: E-Rate - Girard - Session Details (events.greenbush.org)