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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am happy to announce that the Library of Michigan is able to address the need for regional E-rate training this fall with help from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">First, our long-time consultant Linda Schatz will be at the Library of Michigan on November 20<sup>th</sup> for an all-day session on E-rate and the changes to the program. Time: 8:00 – 4:30. Cost: $30. This session will solely contain
library-specific information. The class will cover the changes to the E-rate program and information needed by new and experienced E-rate filers to get ready for this exciting new time in the E-rate program. Participation is limited to staff from Michigan
libraries. You can register for it here: <a href="http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?61">
http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?61</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In addition, the Michigan Department of Education has graciously invited Michigan library staff to attend the regional training that they are providing in six locations during October and November. Individuals well-versed in E-rate will
be presenting the training along with a representative from E-rate Central. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At each location, there will be a two-hour session on the changes coming to E-rate in the morning from 10:10 to 12:10: “Come learn how the Universal Service Fund (USF) E-rate program is evolving in its Funding Year 2015. This funding year
is anticipated to be the first of several years in which there are going to be changes that will dramatically affect the E-rate program. Better known as E-rate 2.0 these changes will transform the program. Anticipate positive and negative impacts to the scope
and what services are eligible for funding” <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">And a two-hour session in the afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00: “designed for those who are new to the E-rate process or those who would like to rejuvenate their skills. This training will go over the basics of the form 470 and 471 and also
the changes for the 2015 funding year.” <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You are welcome to attend morning, afternoon, or both. Training is free to attendees. Lunch is provided by the consortia host.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">To register for the locations below that are provided through MDE, email Debbie Kopkau at
<a href="mailto:dkopkau@msbo.org">dkopkau@msbo.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Include: Your Name, Your Library, Contact Information, the Location you want to attend, and whether you are attending for the morning, afternoon, or both<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">These sessions hold only 30 people each; please register promptly if you plan to attend.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 22, 2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consortia Host: Rural Northern MI <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Marquette Alger RESA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">321 E Ohio St, Marquette, MI 49855<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 27, 2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consortia Host: Greater Michigan <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Oakland Schools<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 3, 2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consortia Host: Greater Michigan <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Genesee ISD<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI 48507<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 7, 2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consortia Host: South West Michigan <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: KRESA Service Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1819 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 10, 2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consortia Host: Kent<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Kent ISD<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2930 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 24, 2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consortia Host: Intra-Michigan Consortium<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Traverse Bay ISD<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1101 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Sonya Schryer Norris<br>
<br>
Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
517-373-4457<br>
</span><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.mel.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">http://www.mel.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.michlibrary.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">http://www.michlibrary.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#31849B">Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading.</span></i><span style="color:#00B050">
</span><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading"><span style="color:blue">www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><img border="0" width="264" height="159" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CFDEFE.8B719550" alt="Culture of Reading-A (2)"><o:p></o:p></p>
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