Gee Thanks, Gregg. Actually it is something we've been considering.
Since participation has dropped below 50% we'd like to see what we can
do to bring the numbers up. We're also giving thought to developing an
erate application management service with VITA-Learn. I'm not sure if it
would be cost effective, but if there's enough interest, then we could
at least develop  a proposal.

Phil

-----Original Message-----
From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gregg Martin
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 12:20 PM
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Subject: Re: The pleasures of e-rate . . . Is it worth the pain?


[log in to unmask] writes:

>Are there any trainings in how to understand and "work
>the maze" of e-rates in order to take advantage of them?

Four years ago, when E-Rate was just coming out, Bill, Phil and I did
workshops in each of the 5 regions of the state on the legislation and
E-rate process.  Perhaps it is time to ask VISMT or the DOE to repeat
these offerings for those people who are new to the maze?  (It's easy
for me to suggest this though, since I don't work for VISMT anymore!)

....Gregg