- June 24, July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29: NTIA Broadband Grants Webinars: Connecting Minority Communities;
Broadband Infrastructure Deployment; Tribal Broadband Connectivity - June 25, 2021 FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund ECF Webinar
- June 30, 2021 Emergency Connectivity Fund - Q&A Session for Arizona Schools
- July 8, 2021 ASU and Future Of Tech Commission Townhall: A public discussion on Digital Equity, Access,
and Tech Innovation for Workforce - July 12: Arizona Lighting Up The Future - The Desert Goes Digital: The Utilization Gap Workshop
- July 14 Arizona Broadband Workshop: Broadband Adoption and Use - The Secret To Sustainable Networks;
Other Recorded Webinars - July 20-23: ShapingEDU Unconference 2021Reshaping Wicked Problems, Digital Immersion Event
- July 19, November 8 2021Telemedicine Training Programs
- July 21-22, 2021: NTIA Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster Workshop
- August 4-6: Arizona Rural Policy Forum: Local First Arizona & Arizona Rural Development Council
- Rural Development Finance Webinars Series: Council of Development Finance Agencies
ECF – Emergency Connectivity Fund - Q&A Session for Arizona Schools
June 30, 2021 11:00 AM Arizona
See Info and Zoom Login Below
Milan Eaton
State Erate Director for Schools, Arizona Department of Education
Cell: 623-332-6357, Milan.Eaton@azed.gov
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at noon ET, the ECF funding window will open which will fund equipment and services for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. The first application filing window will be open for 45 days, during which applicants will be able to submit requests for funding for purchases to be made between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 to meet the needs of students, school staff, and library patrons who would otherwise lack access to basic educational opportunities and library services. The FCC’s announcement of the funding window is available on their website. There will be a second window opening (date TBA) in order to file for procurements made from March 2020 through June 2021. Please have as many students complete the survey as soon possible so you have backup documentation for future inquiries.
If you have an EPC login today, USAC will automatically create a new login to the new portal for filing your Form 471. The portal address is: https://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org/
ECF (Emergency Connectivity Fund) - Q&A Session for Arizona Schools
June 30, 2021 11:00 AM Arizona
Since the ECF window opens June 29th, Milan Eaton will host a webinar June 30th to answer questions or at least attempt to answer questions. He will hold the call open as long as needed to answer all questions.
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Meeting ID: 895 9533 9733
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June 30, 2021 11:00 AM Arizona
See Info and Zoom Login Below
Milan Eaton
State Erate Director for Schools, Arizona Department of Education
Cell: 623-332-6357, Milan.Eaton@azed.gov
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at noon ET, the ECF funding window will open which will fund equipment and services for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. The first application filing window will be open for 45 days, during which applicants will be able to submit requests for funding for purchases to be made between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 to meet the needs of students, school staff, and library patrons who would otherwise lack access to basic educational opportunities and library services. The FCC’s announcement of the funding window is available on their website. There will be a second window opening (date TBA) in order to file for procurements made from March 2020 through June 2021. Please have as many students complete the survey as soon possible so you have backup documentation for future inquiries.
If you have an EPC login today, USAC will automatically create a new login to the new portal for filing your Form 471. The portal address is: https://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org/
ECF (Emergency Connectivity Fund) - Q&A Session for Arizona Schools
June 30, 2021 11:00 AM Arizona
Since the ECF window opens June 29th, Milan Eaton will host a webinar June 30th to answer questions or at least attempt to answer questions. He will hold the call open as long as needed to answer all questions.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 895 9533 9733
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Meeting ID: 895 9533 9733
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keDxqzOeg
FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund Webinar
June 25, 2021
11:00 am Arizona, 2:00 pm ET
Live streamed on fcc.gov/live and does not require registration
The FCC will host a webinar on June 25, at 2 pm ET to provide an overview of the Emergency Connectivity Fund, including applicant eligibility, supported equipment and services, reasonable support amounts, and the application and invoicing processes. The free virtual webinar will be live streamed on fcc.gov/live and does not require registration. During, or in advance of this event, questions can be submitted by sending an email to ECFwebinar@fcc.gov. The webinar will be recorded and available on the FCC’s website following the event.
You can view an FCC Fact Sheet on the program by visiting: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/ecf_factsheet.pdf
More information about the program is available at emergencyconnectivityfund.org, including information about how to apply and what schools and libraries can do now to prepare. You can also sign up to receive program updates and information about future training sessions.
June 25, 2021
11:00 am Arizona, 2:00 pm ET
Live streamed on fcc.gov/live and does not require registration
The FCC will host a webinar on June 25, at 2 pm ET to provide an overview of the Emergency Connectivity Fund, including applicant eligibility, supported equipment and services, reasonable support amounts, and the application and invoicing processes. The free virtual webinar will be live streamed on fcc.gov/live and does not require registration. During, or in advance of this event, questions can be submitted by sending an email to ECFwebinar@fcc.gov. The webinar will be recorded and available on the FCC’s website following the event.
You can view an FCC Fact Sheet on the program by visiting: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/ecf_factsheet.pdf
More information about the program is available at emergencyconnectivityfund.org, including information about how to apply and what schools and libraries can do now to prepare. You can also sign up to receive program updates and information about future training sessions.
Meeting: Open discussion with EBB Experts
Virtual Telehealth Office Hours Topic: Open discussion with EBB Experts (Meeting)
June 30, 2021 2:00pm to 3:00pm MST
Arizona Telemedicine Program, Arizona Health Department, Southwest Telehealth Resource Center
Hear experts discuss the who, what and where of EBB, the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, and discover simple tips to navigate the application process.
Registration
Virtual Telehealth Office Hours Topic: Open discussion with EBB Experts (Meeting)
June 30, 2021 2:00pm to 3:00pm MST
Arizona Telemedicine Program, Arizona Health Department, Southwest Telehealth Resource Center
Hear experts discuss the who, what and where of EBB, the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, and discover simple tips to navigate the application process.
Registration
ASU and Future Of Tech Commission Townhall
A public discussion on Digital Equity, Access, and Tech Innovation for Workforce
July 8, 2021
10a.m. to 12p.m. Pacific
Information and Registration
Join a diverse array of local and national changemakers who are ideating, crafting and advancing key technology policy measures, and setting the stage to implement a robust tech agenda. Hosted by ASU in partnership with the Future of Tech Commission, this town hall event will feature a variety of talks and panels that address federal policy, state policy, and public-private partnership opportunities that:
In the meantime, register now to secure a spot. I hope to see you there.
Lev Gonick, Chief Information Officer, Arizona State University
Information and Registration
A public discussion on Digital Equity, Access, and Tech Innovation for Workforce
July 8, 2021
10a.m. to 12p.m. Pacific
Information and Registration
Join a diverse array of local and national changemakers who are ideating, crafting and advancing key technology policy measures, and setting the stage to implement a robust tech agenda. Hosted by ASU in partnership with the Future of Tech Commission, this town hall event will feature a variety of talks and panels that address federal policy, state policy, and public-private partnership opportunities that:
- Promote digital equity for all. Bolstering broadband infrastructure, affordable access and universal adoption, and ensuring education, digital literacy, and increased economic opportunity particularly for rural and tribal land
- Leverage technology to support innovations and access to workforce development which create pathways to opportunity and economic security.
In the meantime, register now to secure a spot. I hope to see you there.
Lev Gonick, Chief Information Officer, Arizona State University
Information and Registration
Arizona Lighting Up The Future - The Desert Goes Digital
The Utilization Gap
July 12, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/86057781092
Info and Registration Here
Join the Institute for Digital Progress, Arizona State University, Arizona Commerce Authority, Sun Corridor Network and a coalition of changemakers for the next roundtable in the series -- The Utilization Gap.
Beyond deploying networks everywhere and assuring that everyone has the skills and means to connect, digital platforms are needed to improve essential services and achieve digital equity. In this virtual roundtable, collaborate with local changemakers by state regions to advance a range of policy options and resource investments to address the Utilization gap. Break out topics will include: ongoing support, software and platforms for access to needed tools, driving innovation in and across sectors and metrics, measurements and continued social impact.
Info and Registration Here
The Utilization Gap
July 12, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/86057781092
Info and Registration Here
Join the Institute for Digital Progress, Arizona State University, Arizona Commerce Authority, Sun Corridor Network and a coalition of changemakers for the next roundtable in the series -- The Utilization Gap.
Beyond deploying networks everywhere and assuring that everyone has the skills and means to connect, digital platforms are needed to improve essential services and achieve digital equity. In this virtual roundtable, collaborate with local changemakers by state regions to advance a range of policy options and resource investments to address the Utilization gap. Break out topics will include: ongoing support, software and platforms for access to needed tools, driving innovation in and across sectors and metrics, measurements and continued social impact.
Info and Registration Here
Arizona Broadband Workshops
The Arizona Commerce Authority, in cooperation with BroadbandUSA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) is presenting a new webinar series — the Arizona Broadband Workshops. Sessions will be offered on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm, March through July. Through interactive exercises and discussions, city officials, economic developers and business leaders who attend will be connected with resources to build a roadmap for planning projects, including identifying funding opportunities and service providers.
Past Webinar Recordings
More info about these Workshops: Arizona Broadband Workshops Website
- July 14 10 a.m. - 12 pm: Broadband Adoption and Use - The Secret To Sustainable Networks
- Other Recorded Webinars
The Arizona Commerce Authority, in cooperation with BroadbandUSA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) is presenting a new webinar series — the Arizona Broadband Workshops. Sessions will be offered on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm, March through July. Through interactive exercises and discussions, city officials, economic developers and business leaders who attend will be connected with resources to build a roadmap for planning projects, including identifying funding opportunities and service providers.
- Broadband Adoption and Use - The Secret To Sustainable Networks: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 14 on Zoom: This session will draw from national and local models to explore new ways to bridge the digital divide and dive deep on topics such as: digital skills training, WiFi hotspots, broadband subsidies and tech mentoring. Practitioners in education, nonprofits and more will facilitate exercises to identify your community’s underserved segments and partners to reach those populations. REGISTER
Past Webinar Recordings
- Broadband 101 - Broadband As A Foundation To Economic Development: Join us for the first session in the Arizona Broadband Workshop series, featuring a variety of experts from the Governor's Office on Tribal Relations, BroadbandUSA and local experts. Learn about broadband terms, networks, and speed, and hear from others in your community about how broadband is transforming education, healthcare, agriculture and our economy. Then roll up your sleeves and complete exercises to help you identify the priorities that impact broadband in your community. WATCH
- Creating Broadband Action Teams and Building Local Partnerships: Arizona has worked collaboratively with public and private partners to coordinate broadband planning across the state. In this session, learn how to create a roadmap for your community’s broadband projects as you build a framework for community priorities, stakeholder engagement, asset inventories and more. WATCH
- Using Data As A Foundation For Your Broadband Plan: May 5: Online Soon
Open public data is readily available to jumpstart your broadband planning efforts. The key is understanding how to use the data effectively to tell your community story. Experts from BroadbandUSA will review the three main broadband data sets and demonstrate tools that you’ll be able to use to access the data for planning, business cases, partnership development, and grant applications. Watch - Federal Resources and Local Support For Broadband: June 2. Online Soon: Broadband projects often require a mix of investment sources. Our panel of experts will highlight some of the Federal, State, local, and philanthropic programs that could be available to support broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion programs.
More info about these Workshops: Arizona Broadband Workshops Website
NTIA Broadband Grants Webinars
- Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Connecting Minority Communities Webinar, Session 3b. Join NTIA staff on June 24, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
- Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Broadband Infrastructure Webinar, Session 4a.
Join NTIA staff on July 14, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Grants Program. - Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Broadband Infrastructure Webinar, Session 4b. Join NTIA staff on July 15, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Grants Program.
- Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Webinar, Session 4a.
Join NTIA staff on July 21, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grants Program. - Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Webinar, Session 4b
Join NTIA staff on July 22, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grants Program. - Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Connecting Minority Communities Webinar, Session 4a. Join NTIA staff on July 28, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
- Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 2:30 PM NTIA Grant Program: Connecting Minority Communities Webinar, Session 4b.Join NTIA staff on July 29, 2021 to hear more about NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
ShapingEDU Unconference 2021
Reshaping Wicked Problems
Digital Immersion Event
Date & Times: July 20-23
Location: Online, via ZoomWe invite you to attend the 2021 ShapingEDU Unconference, which will take place virtually at our haunted inn of wicked problems on July 20-23, 2021. Together, we will address a looming labyrinth of challenges, which include learning in the face of disruption, ethos and bias in data, student voice in education journeys and more. These are called “wicked problems” because they are complex challenges with underlying competing values.
Information and Registration
Reshaping Wicked Problems
Digital Immersion Event
Date & Times: July 20-23
Location: Online, via ZoomWe invite you to attend the 2021 ShapingEDU Unconference, which will take place virtually at our haunted inn of wicked problems on July 20-23, 2021. Together, we will address a looming labyrinth of challenges, which include learning in the face of disruption, ethos and bias in data, student voice in education journeys and more. These are called “wicked problems” because they are complex challenges with underlying competing values.
Information and Registration
Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster Workshop
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
July 21-22, 2021
In Person Purdue University and Online
Information And Registration
NIST and its partners, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Joint Venture Silicon Valley and Purdue University invite you to attend the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster workshop plus special session by Regional Supercluster on Funding and Tribal programs. The event, to be hosted by Purdue Research Foundation at Purdue University on July 21-22, 2021, will enable participants to present best practices and challenges related to their projects in agriculture, rural connectivity, funding, tribal contexts, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). The workshop will also highlight the preliminary blueprint for rural communities, recently released by the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster. Participants will then develop next steps, including case studies for 2021/2, and best ways to map the coverage of broadband services which is a critical issue for smart agriculture and rural areas. Registration is free and online right here on this page. On Thursday July 22 afternoon, after the workshop, participants have the option of touring the nearby Innovation centers at Purdue University and WHIN Aerostat and rural testbed.
Jean Rice, Senior Broadband Specialist, NTIA Tribal Liaison
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce
NITRD Computing-Enabled Networked Physical Systems Interagency Working Group
jrice@ntia.doc.gov
https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/
Information And Registration
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
July 21-22, 2021
In Person Purdue University and Online
Information And Registration
NIST and its partners, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Joint Venture Silicon Valley and Purdue University invite you to attend the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster workshop plus special session by Regional Supercluster on Funding and Tribal programs. The event, to be hosted by Purdue Research Foundation at Purdue University on July 21-22, 2021, will enable participants to present best practices and challenges related to their projects in agriculture, rural connectivity, funding, tribal contexts, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). The workshop will also highlight the preliminary blueprint for rural communities, recently released by the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster. Participants will then develop next steps, including case studies for 2021/2, and best ways to map the coverage of broadband services which is a critical issue for smart agriculture and rural areas. Registration is free and online right here on this page. On Thursday July 22 afternoon, after the workshop, participants have the option of touring the nearby Innovation centers at Purdue University and WHIN Aerostat and rural testbed.
Jean Rice, Senior Broadband Specialist, NTIA Tribal Liaison
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce
NITRD Computing-Enabled Networked Physical Systems Interagency Working Group
jrice@ntia.doc.gov
https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/
Information And Registration
Telemedicine Training Programs
September 13 and November 8 2021
Information and Registration
The Arizona Telemedicine Training Program and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center offers 1-day training courses on telemedicine and telehealth. There are two tracks offered throughout the year; 1) Developing a Telemedicine Program and 2) Telemedicine Applications. ATP's staff and colleagues, many of whom are national experts in telehealth, distance education and the business of telemedicine, teach both tracks. The Arizona Telemedicine Training Program is accredited by the American Telemedicine Association. Advanced Registration is required to attend ATP training courses.
September 13 and November 8 2021
Information and Registration
The Arizona Telemedicine Training Program and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center offers 1-day training courses on telemedicine and telehealth. There are two tracks offered throughout the year; 1) Developing a Telemedicine Program and 2) Telemedicine Applications. ATP's staff and colleagues, many of whom are national experts in telehealth, distance education and the business of telemedicine, teach both tracks. The Arizona Telemedicine Training Program is accredited by the American Telemedicine Association. Advanced Registration is required to attend ATP training courses.
- TRACK 1: Developing a Telemedicine Program January 11, May 24, September 13 2021 - This conference gives a broad overview of a variety of telemedicine topics. This course is excellent for individuals or groups who have some telehealth experience and are interested in expanding their services. It is also a great course for those new to telehealth who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this growing industry.
- TRACK 2: Telemedicine Applications March 15, July 19, November 8 2021 - This conference covers advanced telemedicine topics through an in-depth look at real-world clinical applications of telemedicine and telehealth. This course is excellent for individuals or groups who have some telehealth experience and are interested in expanding their services. It is also a great course for those new to telehealth who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this growing industry.
Arizona Rural Policy Forum: Local First Arizona & AZ Rural Development Council
August 4-6, 2021
Sahuarita, AZ
We are are excited to bring back the Rural Policy Forum (In Person!) in August. Join us, along with over 250 rural leaders and stakeholders, for capacity-building sessions, receptions, hands-on workshops, and keynote presentations. Our goal is to share strategies from national experts as well as learn about success stories around Arizona that will give our rural leaders the tools, resources, and relationships they need to face current challenges. Interested in getting involved in the conversation?
Tickets and Information
August 4-6, 2021
Sahuarita, AZ
We are are excited to bring back the Rural Policy Forum (In Person!) in August. Join us, along with over 250 rural leaders and stakeholders, for capacity-building sessions, receptions, hands-on workshops, and keynote presentations. Our goal is to share strategies from national experts as well as learn about success stories around Arizona that will give our rural leaders the tools, resources, and relationships they need to face current challenges. Interested in getting involved in the conversation?
Tickets and Information
Rural Development Finance Webinars Series
Council of Development Finance Agencies
CDFA Rural Development Finance Webinar Series: The Council of Development Finance Agencies offers a series on financing options to preserve rural communities, investments in health care, broadband, manufacturing, food systems and education.
CDFA Rural Development Finance Webinar Series
Council of Development Finance Agencies
CDFA Rural Development Finance Webinar Series: The Council of Development Finance Agencies offers a series on financing options to preserve rural communities, investments in health care, broadband, manufacturing, food systems and education.
CDFA Rural Development Finance Webinar Series
