Fall 2017 E-Rate Overview 11/1/2017 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 520 S. Creyts Road, Lansing 48917 An E-Rate orientation for beginners is being offered this year by Michigan E-Rate Advisory Committee with the support of the Michigan Department of Education and the Library of Michigan. This year, two Michigan E-Rate consultants, members of the Michigan E-Rate Advisory Committee, will join us to discuss what you need to know when you hire a consultant - their role and your responsibilities. The purpose of this orientation is to assist schools and libraries that are new to E-Rate with: - Understanding the processes involved; - Familiarizing applicants with timelines, requirements, and regulations; - Learning what to expect as part of the funding request process; - Locating the tools available, including those provided by the Universal Service Administrative Company; and - Finding out where to go for more in-depth training whether you file independently, as part of a consortia application, or with a consultant. Lunch will be provided. Please bring a device as paper PowerPoints will not be handed out. Registration is available online here.<https://goo.gl/forms/Ur9fGpUCjGrzwBuP2> Space is very limited so register today! If you register and are unable to attend, please let me know immediately so that space can be made available for others. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org http://michlibrary.org