Since the 1997-1998 school year, MoCAPE has been the agency recognized to approve technology plans for non-public schools in the Missouri.  Through an agreement with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MoDESE), the MoCAPE process utilizes the same procedures and standards for approval as Missouri's public school districts.

An approved technology plan is required for a school to access discounts through the E-Rate program.  This Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is funded by a service charge on telephone bills.  It provides schools with discounts ranging from 20% to 90% on telecommunications and Internet connectivity and services.  The program is managed by Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Services Administration Company (USAC).

A technology plan is also required if a school wishes to receive benefits from Title II Part D:  Enhancing Education Through Technology of No Child Left Behind.  This Federal education program supports activities such as professional development which addresses the use of technology for instruction, and the acquisition of hardware, software, and other technology used for instruction.  Title II D benefits are provided to the non-public schools of Missouri by the Private and Independent Technology Education Consortium (PITEC), under contract with U.S. Department of Education through the by-pass provision of the No Child Left Behind.

The effective use of instructional technology requires a school to address a variety of questions.  They concern infrastructure, funding, acquisition of hardware and software, professional development, curriculum goals and integration, and evaluation.  The resources provided below are intended to assist schools with that planning process.

TECHNOLOGY PLANNING RESOURCES

"MoCAPE Technology Plan Review/Approval" [click to download .pdf document]

This document should be used when applying for technology plan approval through MoCAPE.   Included is an application page with instructions for submitting the school plan.

"Technology Planning Outline" [click to download .pdf document]

This document was developed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary.   It describes the components of a technology plan, and can be used by all schools in Missouri, both public and non-public, as a guide for writing technology plans.

PITEC - Title II Part D Program

This website explains the Title II Part D program, describes the services and programs available through PITEC, and includes an on-line application process for Missouri's non-public schools.

Schools & Libraries Division E-Rate Program

This website explains the E-Rate discount program, describes the services and benefits available to schools, identifies how schools qualify for E-Rate discounts, and includes an on-line school application process.