Welcome Educators!
The California Emerging Technology Fund is partnering with schools serving low-income students, to help those students and their families learn more about Affordable/Reduced-Cost Internet Offers.
Some are available for as little as $10 a month!
Click below to go to flyers with information on Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offering low-cost, affordable Internet in California.
Note: Fresno, Inyo, and Tulare Counties refer to the Northern California flyers. Kern, Kings and San Luis Obispo Counties refer to the Southern California flyers.
STEP ONE:
Open the Educators Toolkit. It includes downloadable graphics and informational flyers to inform parents of reduced-cost Internet offers. Below is an explanation of everything in the Educators Toolkit:
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The Comparison Flyer provides in-depth details for staff on each of the reduced-cost Internet offers including the price, necessary qualifications, the data cap, etc. |
The Benefits Informant provides information on the available reduced-cost Internet benefits, pricing, and a toll-free number for parents to call to learn the in-depth details from a trusted source. |
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The Buyer’s Guide has complete listings of free or low-cost computers that are available through the program. Click for more info.
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The Graphics Package has downloadable graphics suitable for newsletters, school social media posts, website posting and banners.
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STEP TWO:
Connect! Determine the best way to communicate with students and families in low-income communities. Families may not be aware that they qualify if their child is enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch program, if the parent is a beneficiary of SSI, Cal Fresh (food stamps), or has a household income under $40,000.
Connect with administrators in Adult Education, Parent and Community Relations, Instructional Technology, Information Technology, Nutritional Services etc. who will join your team to help inform families.
STEP THREE:
Decide! Determine the best way to share this information with eligible families. Consider email, texts, or posting info on your website. Also look into printing flyers to hand out at Back-to-School Nights or any event where parents and students are present to receive information!
STEP FOUR:
Change! Helping students and their families gain Internet connectivity is a game-changer. We have partners with re here to help you get your students and their families online. Consider setting up a workshop, engaging with one of our trusted community organizations in your area, and ordering 6 x 3 school banners (examples below).
The California Emerging Technology Fund will sponsor the first 400 banners ordered!
- Each school can order up to 4 banners, in English or Spanish or both
- Each district is limited to 20 banners
- After your school or district have reached the maximum amount of banners, each banner costs $50
Please click here for more information and to submit your order.
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