MBLC E-rate consultant, Aleck Johnson, of EdTech Strategies, will leading a series of E-rate training sessions for Massachusetts public libraries. Trainings will include: a general overview of the program; procurement, evaluation and selection of vendors; receipt of service and invoicing; and compliance with CIPA, the Children's Internet Protection Act.
Funding Year 26 (Fiscal Year 27) Series
Procurement Overview (9/24/25)
In this first of our series of funding year 26 (FY27 - July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) E-Rate webinars, Aleck Johnson from EdTech Strategies will cover:
- What's new with E-Rate
- Introduction to E-Rate and funding year 2026 process and dates
- Review of E-Rate eligible services (including new Category 2 budgets!)
- Procurement process, including guidelines, procurement basics, and alternatives to the Form 470
Full Slides / Notes
Recording
Form 470
This webinar covers:
- E-Rate Updates over the past week
- Filing the form 470, including a complete step-by-step demonstration of the process
Full Slides / Notes
Recording
Older Webinars
These webinars are from previous years, but contain general information or are still useful in some way. Please always doublecheck any specific dates or recommendations which may be discussed.
Benefits of E-rate (9/19/23)
In this meeting – the first of a series of meetings and trainings – we hear from three Massachusetts libraries that have used E-rate to upgrade their technology infrastructure. They share information about the benefits they’ve reaped, the challenges they’ve faced, and share how they have effectively taken advantage of the program. We also cover MBLC’s new initiative to help interested libraries take advantage of the program, including upcoming trainings and support resources.