Introduction to the Texas STaR Chart and campus STaR Chart findings.

1. The Texas STaR Chart

2. Texas STaR ChartGuidingour campus tothe 21st Century

3. Agenda What is the STaR Chart? Why to we have to take the survey? How is Texas doing? How are we doing? Conclusion

4. What is the STaR Chart? Survey developed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 and its key areas: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support; and Infrastructure for Technology.

5. Why do we have to take the survey?

6. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Will Help Teachers Answer Critical Questions What is my current educational technology profile? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? Are we meeting the goals of the TLRPT and NCLB? In what areas can I improve? What are the recommendations?

7. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart May Be Used to: Assist teachers in determining professional development needs. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaRChart. Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs. Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources. Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology. Assist campus documenting use of NCLB, Title II, Part D, and funds.

8. How is Texas doing?

9. Statewide Summary by Key Area

10. How are we doing?

11. Conclusion

12. For more information go to http://starchart.esc12.net/