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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Fall 2017 E-Rate Overview<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/1/2017 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 520 S. Creyts Road, Lansing 48917<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Understanding the processes involved;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Familiarizing applicants with timelines, requirements, and regulations;
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Learning what to expect as part of the funding request process;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Locating the tools available, including those provided by the Universal Service Administrative Company; and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Finding out where to go for more in-depth training whether you file independently, as part of a consortia application, or with a consultant.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lunch will be provided. Please bring a device as paper PowerPoints will not be handed out.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Registration is available online <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/Ur9fGpUCjGrzwBuP2">
here.</a> 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.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sonya Schryer Norris<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">702 W. Kalamazoo St.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lansing, MI 48909<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-373-4457<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan">http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mel.org">http://mel.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://michlibrary.org">http://michlibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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