1. Regional 3 Wireless Update October 30, 2014 Friday Institute, NC State University

2. Elements of the Digital-Age Learning Model Advancement based on demonstrated mastery of the content and competency in applying what has been learned. Anywhere and anytime learning, inside and outside of schools, 24/7, with most learning blending face-to-face and online activities. Personalized learning and flexible resources optimized for each student. Student-centered instruction, combining large group, small group and individualized learning, with teachers serving as facilitators and coaches. Digital content providing interactive, flexible and easily updated educational resources. Assessments integrated into learning activities to provide ongoing information about students’ achievement that can be used to improve teaching and learning. Parent portals provide 24/7 access to their children’s assignments, grades, and records, as well as a means to communicate with teachers and administrators. Project-based and community-based learning activities connecting to students’ lives outside of school.

3. The DL Plan will Include Feasibility study –Functional and technical –Economic –Legal –Operational –Timing Readiness assessment –State, district, school* Findings and recommendations –Services, budgets, organization and governance, funding, policy Instruction and Digital Content Technology Infrastructure and Devices

4. Status of Wireless Infrastructure in NC Schools (2013)

5. Annual Costs to Build and Maintain the Network Infrastructure for All NC Public Schools External NCREN connectivity (already in place): –$20 million from NC, $30 million from E-Rate Internal Wi-Fi infrastructure: –$12 million from NC, $32 million from E-Rate Total: $32 million from NC, $62 million from E-Rate to provide robust, reliable access to support digital learning for: –1.5+ million students –180,000+ teachers, administrators and other personnel –2,500+ public schools –Annual cost to NC = $20 per student/educator This does not include digital devices

6. Recommendation: Leverage RttT & E-Rate $44 M RttT - $4.6 M E-Rate Discount $32 M E-Rate Discount $32 M North Carolina $12 M North Carolina $12 M Internal Networking cost per year E-Rate - $ 16.3 M “Jump Start” in 2014-15 Internal Networking cost per year

7. Aligned To A Common Goal in 2017 Legislative FocusGovernor’s Strategy ITS Enterprise ModelDPI Strategic Plan Digital Learning Plan If leadership chooses to do so, there is an opportunity to align individual silo efforts to achieve a common plan Aligned in this way, activities can be pursued individually, yet create and accelerate momentum. Technology Infrastructure Enterprise IT model Consortium buying model 1:1 Learning

8. Many Individual Goals, But One Plan Technology Infrastructure May 2014 Concept Consortium Buying Sep 2014 Classroom WiFi May 2015 Cloud Resources WiFi Enterprise IT Model Sep 2015 Cloud Resources School Connect 2.0 1:1 Learning May 2016 Interactive Learning Platforms Cloud Computing Resources Common Purchases Sep 2016 Interactive Learning Platforms Mobile Device Managers Common Resources Teachers May 2017 Devices In homes Student Devices Support & Maintenance Parents Sep 2017 Devices In homes 1:1 Learning Resources Planning & Operations Students If aligned, the “Digital Learning Plan” can be a common effort that is reinforced and accelerated as each piece builds on the previous piece

9. Timeline November 2014 Survey Closes RFP Developed December 2014 RFP Released February 2015 Contract must be awarded March 2015 USAC funding decisions made April 2015 E-Rate Funded Work Can Begin September 2015 RttT Funding Ends

10. SBE Has Approved E-Rate discount rate (highest discount – 85% - gets highest priority) Current wireless infrastructure status (biggest gap from standard gets highest priority; age of any existing equipment factors in) – based on statewide survey High  Middle  Elementary

12. What’s In? Network Components (APs, Switches, Controllers/Management, Wiring, Install) Not all schools need all components Traditional Instructional Areas get RttT funding priority LEAs will be able to buy off the contracts –LEAs should feel free to file for E-Rate on their own projects Will Charters be included?

13. This Is A Moving Target Its non-recurring money being leveraged against a new program with developing rules Math is hard –$2M every 5 years funds 19 LEAs with 87k Students –$28.5 every 5 years funds 75 LEAs with 949k Students –$25.7M every 5 years funds 21 LEAs with 442k Students Consortiums Work –Our current NCREN Consortium has saved the state $7M in the last 5 years.

14. What Happens Between Now & April Early 2015 we will notify you if your project will receive RttT Funds. Our goal is to reduce paperwork on LEAs –LEAs will more than likely be the 471 Filer –We want to reduce the need for mini-bids One throat to choke –Vendors can’t cherry pick schools in your district –Solutions should work with your existing environment Expect visits, calls, emails, etc if you’re funded

15. The Long Game Recurring Funding for School Connectivity 2.0 –It’s bigger than network gear Expanded CNE Services Managed Network Services

16. Thanks For your patience For your quick work to get us data Working with us as partners

17. For the Policy Brief and additional information: http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu. http://ncdlplan.fi.ncsu.edu To submit inquires and recommendations: lee_sartain@ncsu.edu lee_sartain@ncsu.edu Digital Learning Plan Information Gathering: http://go.ncsu.edu/n7f4nfhttp://go.ncsu.edu/n7f4nf Working Group Interest Form: http://go.ncsu.edu/ncdl.working.group http://go.ncsu.edu/ncdl.working.group