Upcoming Dates
Beginning E-Rate Services Webinar
June 9, 2026
The Beginning E-Rate Services Webinar will be on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. This webinar provides E-Rate participants with a high-level overview of the next steps in the E-Rate process after equipment and services are funded. It is recommended for E-Rate participants at all levels. Register.
June 16, 2026
Open Data Webinar Part 1: Open Data Overview
The Open Data Webinar Part 1: Open Data Overview will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. This webinar will enhance your E-Rate program experience with Open Data, USAC’s data sharing platform. This webinar is the first in a two-part series and provides an overview of the E-Rate specific tools and datasets in Open Data. Register.
June 18, 2026
E-Rate Invoicing Webinar
The E-Rate Invoicing Webinar will be on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. This webinar is designed to help E-Rate applicants and service providers of varying levels better understand the invoicing process, including the differences between the BEAR and SPI invoicing methods (FCC Form 472 and FCC Form 474). The webinar will also cover invoice deadlines, filing an invoice, reviews, and more. Applicants and service providers should review their respective eLearning Module courses prior to attending. Register.
June 25, 2026
Open Data Webinar Part 2: Creating Reports and Visualizations
The Open Data Webinar Part 2: Creating Reports and Visualizations will be on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. This follow-up webinar to the Open Data Overview (Webinar 1) dives more deeply into using E-Rate data tools. Participants can expect tangible examples on how to create custom reports and visuals for an enhanced program experience. To be successful in this webinar, you should have attended Webinar 1. Register.
June 29, 2026
American Library Association (ALA) Conference
E-Rate experts will be attending the American Library Association (ALA) Conference from June 25-29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Event link.
July 1, 2026
ISTELive & ASCD Conference
E-Rate experts will be attending the International Society for Technology in Education’s ISTELive and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Conference from June 28-July 1, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Event link.
September 15, 2026
E-Rate In-Person Training: Phoenix, AZ
USAC is coming to an event near you. E-Rate experts will provide training, discuss program updates, and answer questions from new and experienced participants in Phoenix, AZ, on September 15, 2026, at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1375 E. Broadway Road. Register.
September 24, 2026
E-Rate In-Person Training: Washington DC
USAC is coming to an event near you. E-Rate experts will provide training, discuss program updates, and answer questions from new and experienced participants in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2026. Register.