E-rate Update for Veterans and Form 470 Trainings Scheduled
Message Posted October 6, 2009

Two additional E-rate trainings have been scheduled to assist both experienced E-rate applicants and new applicants prepare for the upcoming E-rate Year 13 (FY2010) application cycle.

E-rate Update for Experienced E-rate Applicants
October 27 from 1 - 3 p.m. Webinar format
These important topics, and more, will be discussed:
* Newly-Enacted Amendments to CIPA Law
* Updates to the Eligible Services List
* Changes to E-rate Audits
* Proposed Change to Form 471 Window Dates
* New Procedures for When Applicants Can Increasing their Funding Requests
* Technology Plan Deadlines
* Extension of PEPPM Contract
* E-rate Deadlines Looming for FY 08, & 09
* There will be ample time for Q & A!

Form 470 Training
November 10 from 1 - 3 p.m. Webinar format

The Form 470 is the first E-rate form to be filed in the application cycle and its purpose is to advertise E-rate eligible services needed by schools and libraries for vendors to see and potentially respond to. Although the last day to file a Form 470 is 29 days before the Form 471 deadline, schools and libraries are encouraged to file the Form 470s before Thanksgiving break, if possible. To assist applicants with the completion of this form, a specialized training session is being held that focuses on E-rate eligibility issues and filing the Online Form 470. These topics will be discussed:

* What services fall into which category
* Which items should you skip and which items should you be sure not to miss
* How many entities should be listed as billed entities?
* What should be listed in Item 13 as restrictions on bidders?
* What is the last possible deadline to file a Form 470?
* What if you make a mistake on a 470?
* What should you do when vendors contact you in response to a 470?
* What items am I required to keep related to the 470 and for how long?
* There will be ample time for Q & A!

For individuals that may not be familiar with webinars, you simply log-in to a pre-announced website where you will view the training online from the comfort of your own computer (I'll be presenting a PowerPoint and taking live written and voice questions). Detailed instructions are listed below in order to participate the day of the event.

If you are new to E-rate and need comprehensive training, please register for one of the two remaining E-rate Training for Beginners sessions at http://www.e-ratepa.org/training_outreach.htm.

I look forward to joining you on October 27 and November 10th!

-- Julie

* DAY OF THE WEBINAR:

Please go to http://vclass.cciu.org and click on the NAME OF MEETING link under the Meeting Name Column. (You may join the room 30 minutes prior to the start time).
Connect your speakers, microphone and/or headset before joining the Webinar.
Go to: http://vclass.cciu.org and locate the course.
Use your First and Last Name as your Login Name and click "Log In" (there is no password for this session).
You will automatically be taken to the Elluminate Session where the presentation will be held.