Sandusky Early Learning Academy

What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:

• Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
• Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Who is eligible?

• Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guide lines or participates in certain government assistance programs
• Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program
• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
• Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020
• Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

You can start the application process at https://getemergencybroadband.org/

Families seeking assistance can also contact the RemotEDx Connectivity Champions who will guide families through the application process. Connectivity Champions can be reached by phone at 844-512-6446, emailed at [email protected] or through the web at https://www.ohio-k12.help/remotedx .

In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, Sandusky City Schools has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the State of Ohio.

Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs. Participating programs can earn a one-to five-star rating.

In addition to meeting all standards of a five-star rating, programs with five stars may also:

· Have lower staff/child ratios.

· Use child assessment results to plan activities that best support learning and development goals for each child.

· Share assessment results and create goals for children.

· Develop plans to support children as they transition to a new classroom or educational setting.

· Work with other organizations or businesses within the community to support children and their families.

· Have an active and organized parent volunteer group.

· Use input from families and community partners’ to inform the program’s continuous improvement process.

· Have accreditation by an approved organization.