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 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.
- Cycle A: Deadline Submission, October 5, 2007
- Cycle B: Deadline Submission, December 7, 2007
- Cycle C: Deadline Submission, April 4, 2008
- (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 2007-2008 shown in bold)
District Expiration Date Blochman Union Elementary Buellton Union Elementary Carpinteria Unified 06/30/09 Casmalia Elementary 06/30/08 College Elementary Cuyama Joint Unified Goleta Union Elementary Guadalupe Union Elementary Lompoc Unified Los Alamos Elementary Los Olivos Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Peabody Charter Elementary Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education Santa Barbara Elementary Santa Barbara High School Santa Maria Joint High School Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary Santa Ynez Valley Union High Vista del Mar Union Elementary 06/30/08
Funded Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2008-09
District Est. Funding Blochman Union Elementary Buellton Union Elementary Carpinteria Unified $3,143 College Elementary Cuyama Joint Unified Goleta Union Elementary Guadalupe Union Elementary Lompoc Unified Los Alamos Elementary Los Olivos Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Peabody Charter Elementary Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education Santa Barbara Elementary Santa Barbara High School Santa Maria Joint High School Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary Santa Ynez Valley Union High Vista del Mar Union Elementary
Eligible Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2006-07:
District Est. Funding Ballard Elementary $157 Cold Springs Elementary *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: 31900Districts from Santa Barbara County that are eligible for Round 7 funding:
Lompoc Unified
District School Award Santa Maria-Bonita George Battles Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita El Camino JHS $192,000 Santa Maria-Bonita Fesler JHS Santa Maria-Bonita Liberty Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Miller Elementary 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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