In this weekly update I want first to thank all of you who participated in the two ATM seesions held to explain the current changes to the E-Rate process. We had some good questions and will do some follow-up sessions via ATM if we get enough requests from the field. Second: This message is a reminder that there are a number of E-Rate Work Sessions scheduled this week. I hope those in proximity will take advantage of this opportunity to get individual help or assistance with specific filingts. Work Sessions are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 19th Wiscasset Public Library 9:30-11:30am Belfast Public Library 2:30-4:30pm Thursday, November 20th Ellsworth High School 9:00-11:00am Elm St. School, Eas6t Machias 2:30-4:30pm Friday, November 21st Calais Free Library 9:30-11:30am Still in the planning stage: Oxford Hills Super's Office Time and date TBA Topsham Public Library Date & Time TBA Biddeford Locations, date & Time TBA Skowhegan Location, Date & Time TBA Winthrop Location, Date & Time TBA Third: ATM templates and an instructional letter will be sent very soon for those filing for ATM lines charges this year. Fourth: We will be releasing information December 8th for all filers looking for POTS assistance. To receive this imformation as early as possible go to http://www.maine.gov/msl/erate/erate/htm <http://www.maine.gov/msl/erate/erate/htm> on December 8th. The information will be mailed to all School Districts (Superintendent's) and Libraries and posted to the list you have received this message from. As always if you have questions, need assisstance in filing or wish to host a work session please call the 800# below or email me. Thanks, Edna Edna M. Comstock, E-Rate Team Coordinator Learning and Technology Services Maine State Library 64 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0064 1-800-322-8899 or 207-287-5620 [log in to unmask]