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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

dotEducation 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 2006-2007 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.

dotEETT Technology Plan Submission Deadlines for 2007-2008

  • Cycle A: Deadline Submission, October 5, 2007
  • Cycle B: Deadline Submission, December 7, 2007
  • Cycle C: Deadline Submission, April 4, 2008
District Expiration Date
Blochman Union Elementary
06/30/08
Buellton Union Elementary
06/30/08
Carpinteria Unified 06/30/09
Casmalia Elementary 06/30/08
College Elementary
06/30/08
Cuyama Joint Unified
06/30/08
Goleta Union Elementary
06/30/12
Guadalupe Union Elementary
06/30/08
Lompoc Unified
06/30/10
Los Alamos Elementary
06/30/08
Los Olivos Elementary
06/30/10
Orcutt Union Elementary
06/30/10
Peabody Charter Elementary
06/30/08
Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education
06/30/10
Santa Barbara Elementary
06/30/08
Santa Barbara High School
06/30/08
Santa Maria Joint High School
06/30/10
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary
06/30/12
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
06/30/08
Vista del Mar Union Elementary 06/30/08


Funded Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2008-09

District Est. Funding
Blochman Union Elementary
$185
Buellton Union Elementary
$1,359
Carpinteria Unified $3,143
College Elementary
$1,058
Cuyama Joint Unified
$1,365
Goleta Union Elementary
$3,304
Guadalupe Union Elementary
$4,081
Lompoc Unified
$23,670
Los Alamos Elementary
$697
Los Olivos Elementary
$258
Orcutt Union Elementary
$2,375
Peabody Charter Elementary
$2,008
Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education
$4,151
Santa Barbara Elementary
$14,341
Santa Barbara High School
$9,538
Santa Maria Joint High School
$13,065
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary
$43,495
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
$759
Vista del Mar Union Elementary
$211


Eligible Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2006-07:

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

*Plan submitted, waiting approval

Competitive Grants: Approximately $15 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 is from Feb. 29, 2008 to April 23, 2008.

Region 8 Rollout training for EETT - C Round 7
On March 20, 2008 a videoconference training was held for all eligible districts in CTAP Region 8. An archive of that training – along with all handouts and materials – is available online. Click here to go to the archive. The PIN to enter the site is: 31900

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

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

dot Congratulations to the Round 3 EETT Competitive Grant Award Recipient Schools from Santa Barbara County:

District School Award
Santa Maria-Bonita George Battles Elementary
$84,000
Santa Maria-Bonita El Camino JHS $192,000
Santa Maria-Bonita Fesler JHS
$204,600
Santa Maria-Bonita Liberty Elementary
$30,514
Santa Maria-Bonita Miller Elementary
$85,500
Santa Maria-Bonita Ontiveros Elementary $102,300
Santa Maria-Bonita Kunst JHS $233,100

 

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 and Technology Plan Rules (Word Doc) (PDF)
E-Rate and Technology Planning Guide (Word Doc) (PDF)

E-Rate Approval Status for Santa Barbara County School Districts

 

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Stephen W. Hillery, Coordinator
SBCEO / Educational Technology
4400 Cathedral Oaks Road
P. O. Box 6307
Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6307
805 • 964 • 4711 x 5348
805 • 964 • 4712 fax