TIMS
The Technology in Maryland Schools (TIMS) Program, part of the Governor's Maryland Connected for Learning Initiative, provides each school that becomes part of the program with a complete wiring distribution system throughout the school building for transmitting voice, video, and data and/or provides hardware, software, and staff training.

The technology is used to support student learning and instruction by (1) enabling students and teachers to access the Internet and World Wide Web directly from their classrooms and the library media center; and (2) allowing students and staff to communicate and interact electronically within the school building and with locations outside the school.
Approximately 1,224 schools have benefited from this program to date.


Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech Program)
With the passing of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization bill, in FY 2003 the TLCF program will now be consolidated with several other technology programs under Title II, Part D - Enhancing Education Through Technology. To view Maryland’s Request for Applications (RFA) for the Ed Tech Program, click here. For more information on the program in general, See Title II, Part D, Sec. 2401-2441

Technology Literacy Challenge Fund
FY 2002 represents the fifth and final year of the federal Technology Literacy Challenge Fund (TLCF) program, which provides funds to states to offer local school systems, through a competitive grant process, supplemental funding to support implementation of district technology plans. Funds can be used to obtain modern computer equipment, Internet connections, high-quality content, and training for staff. An average of 22 of the 24 local school systems have successfully competed for these funds over the past five years.

Visit the USDE technology website www.ed.gov/Technology to learn more about the grant program.