The document discusses the STaR Chart, which is a tool used by Texas school districts to plan and assess technology use. It summarizes A.J. Moore Academy's STaR Chart results from 2006-2007 to 2008-2009, showing the school's progress in four key technology areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation and development, administration and support, and infrastructure. The presentation concludes by encouraging teachers to take the STaR Chart seriously and focus their goals on helping A.J. Moore Academy achieve the targets of the Texas Long-Range Technology Plan.

1. Texas STaR ChartSchool Technology and readinessA. J. Moore Academy, Waco ISD Marcus Lamar Walker World Geography & Economics Teacher

2. Agenda General Discussion & Information Ask Yourself Questionnaire on STaR Chart Texas Long Range Plan How to read the STaR Chart STaR Chart: A. J. Moore Academy 2006-2007 STaR Chart: A. J. Moore Academy 2007-2008 STaR Chart: A. J. Moore Academy 2008-2009 Conclusion Questions & Answers

3. What is the STaR Chart? The STaR Chart is a tool that is used by school district across Texas for planning and assessing technology uses in schools. The chart is then used by the school districts and the State of Texas to assess the use technology across the board by seeing the weakest links in technology. School Technology & Readiness (STaR)

4. Ask Yourself!!! What is A. J. Moore’s current profile in regards to technology use? Are we meeting the State of Texas’ Long Range Plan for Technology? What should we focus on as a school to achieve goals set by the Texas Long Range Plan for technology?

5. What is the Long Range Plan for Technology? There are four key areas that we should focus on regarding the long range plan: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation & Development Administration & Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. What are the STaR Chart Levels of Progress? There are four levels of progress that the State measures when considering technology application for schools: Level 1: Early Technology Level 2: Developing Technology Level 3: Advanced Technology Level 4: Target Technology LEVEL FOUR IS OUR GOAL!!!

7. A. J. Moore Academy 2006-2007 STaR Chart Results

8. A. J. Moore Academy 2007-2008 STaR Chart Results

9. A. J. Moore Academy 2008-2009 STaR Chart Results

10. AJM 3-Year Summary

11. Where do we go now? Focus on Teaching and Learning Align goals, curriculum, and technology use Focus on Educator Preparation Ensure ALL teachers and administrators meet state mandated technology use practices Focus on Admin & Support Services Increase technical support and provide appropriate budgets Focus on Infrastructure Get more computers per classroom & move toward more online learning opportunities

12. Conclusion Take your part in the STaR chart extremely seriously. Access your own goals for incorporating technology use into your curriculum. Take a moment and discuss some ideas on how to make A. J. Moore Academy an ambassador of success in the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology.

13. Contact Info & Resources Online: STaR Chart Texas Long Range Plan for Technology Marcus Lamar Walker: mlwalker@wacoisd.org www.marcuslamarwalker.blogspot.com