As a CTAP Region 8 office, SBCEO is committed to helping districts and schools with technology grant applications.

SBCEO provides information and support for districts and schools applying for technology grants from the California Department of Education.

Contacts:

Steve Hillery at 805-964-4711 x5348 or swhillery@sbceo.org
Mary Standlee at 805-964-4711 x5402 or grants2@sbceo.org

Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program: Funding for this program resulted from a Settlement Agreement between California consumers and a software corporation. Eligible schools may use vouchers to purchase hardware, software, technical support, and professional development.

TechSETS Support Site for the K-12 Voucher Program: TechSETS is a partner in providing resources and support for the Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program.

EETT - Enhancing Education Through Technology:

Formula Funded Grants: Approximately $16 million (pending congressional approval) will be available annually for Formula Grants under Title II, Part D, No Child Left Behind Act. Successful funding requires submission to and approval by the CDE of a three to five year district technology planning document that meets all of the state and federal requirements. More details on tech plan requirements are also available on our Planning for Technology page. Download the 2008-2009 EETT Formula Application (RFA) .doc

Eligibility Requirements

Districts receiving funds under Part A, Title I and eligible local partnerships. Districts not receiving Part A, Title I funding may participate in the program if they apply in consortium with an LEA that receives funds under Part A, Title I.

EETT Technology Plan Submission Deadlines for 2007-2008

• Cycle A: Deadline Submission, October 3, 2008
• Cycle B: Deadline Submission, December 5, 2008
• Cycle C: Deadline Submission, April 3, 2009
  

• (Submission of EETT Formula Education Technology Plans for review will be ongoing through the Deadline Submission date for each Cycle.)
  
  EETT Tech Plans Approval Status for Santa Barbara County School Districts
  Expiration dates for EETT Tech Plans for Districts from Santa Barbara County (plans that will expire in 2008-2009 shown in bold)

District	Expiration Date
Blochman Union Elementary	06/30/11
Buellton Union Elementary	06/30/11
Carpinteria Unified	06/30/09
Casmalia Elementary (Closed)	N/A
College Elementary	06/30/11
Cuyama Joint Unified	06/30/11
Goleta Union Elementary	06/30/12
Guadalupe Union Elementary	06/30/11
Lompoc Unified	06/30/10
Los Alamos Elementary	06/30/11
Los Olivos Elementary	06/30/10
Orcutt Union Elementary	06/30/10
Peabody Charter Elementary	06/30/13
Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education	06/30/10
Santa Barbara Elementary	06/30/13
Santa Barbara High School	06/30/13
Santa Maria Joint High School	06/30/10
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary	06/30/12
Santa Ynez Valley Union High	06/30/11
Vista del Mar Union Elementary	06/30/11

Funded Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2007-08:

District	Est. Funding
Blochman Union Elementary	$184
Buellton Union Elementary	$1,365
Carpinteria Unified	$3,156
College Elementary	$1,063
Cuyama Joint Unified	$1,371
Goleta Union Elementary	$3,318
Guadalupe Union Elementary	$4,098
Lompoc Unified	$23,772
Los Alamos Elementary	$699
Los Olivos Elementary	$259
Orcutt Union Elementary	$2,375
Peabody Charter Elementary	$2,073
Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education	$4,235
Santa Barbara Elementary	$14,402
Santa Barbara High School	$9,578
Santa Maria Joint High School	$13,121
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary	$43,681
Santa Ynez Valley Union High	$757
Vista del Mar Union Elementary	$227

Non-applying Eligible Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2007-08:

District	Est. Funding
Ballard Elementary	$157
Cold Springs Elementary	$141
Hope Elementary	$1,198
Montecito Union Elementary	$376
Solvang Elementary	$546

 

Competitive Grants: Approximately $11 million is currently available for competitive grants under Title II, Part D, No Child Left Behind Act. These EETT grants are subject to Senate Bill 192, which will guide the competition. The application period for Round 7 has passed. Look here for future information on Round 8 funding.

Region 8 Rollout training for EETT - C Round 8
Look here for future information on Round 8 rollout training.

Districts from Santa Barbara County that were eligible for Round 7 funding:

District
Guadalupe Union Elementary
Los Alamos Elementary
Lompoc Unified
Santa Barbara Elementary
Santa Barbara High School
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary

Congratulations to the Round 7 EETT Competitive Grant Award Recipient Schools from Santa Barbara County:

District	School	Award
Guadalupe Union Elementary	Mary Buren School	$69,000
Los Alamos Elementary	Foxen School	$37,800
Santa Barbara Elementary	Chavez Charter, SB Community, Washington	$128,100
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary	-	$15,533

 

E-Rate Program: E-rate is a federal program of the Federal Communications Commission administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company that provides eligible K-12 public schools and libraries 20% to 90% discounts on approved telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections costs. E-rate discounts are based on the number of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program. Schools and libraries in low-income urban communities and rural areas qualify for higher discounts. Although the E-rate application process can be difficult, every school district should consider applying for E-rate discounts.
E-Rate Approval Status for Santa Barbara County School Districts