3. What is the Texas Teacher STaR Chart?
• STaR = School Technology and Readiness
• Used for self-assessment and planning.
• Helps teachers, campuses, and districts determine
their progress toward meeting technology goals.
• Reveals impact of state/local efforts to improve
learning through the use of technology.
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4. Why was the Texas STaR Chart developed?
Developed to align with the four key areas of the
Texas Long-Range Plan and measure growth in
each area:
Leadership, Ad
Educator ministration, &
Teaching & Infrastructure
Preparation & Instructional
Learning for Technology
Development Support
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5. What are some uses of the STaR Chart?
• Makes teachers aware of their professional
development needs.
• Provides data for the state and local school to use
to determine what progress is being made.
• Identifies what funding priorities are needed for the
teacher and classroom.
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6. Mansfield ISD STaR Chart Data
18
17
16 Advanced Tech
15 15 15 2011-2012
14 14 14
13 13
12 12 I. Teaching and Learning
10 II. Educator Preparation &
Development
8
III. Leadership, Administration &
Instructional Support
6
IV. Infrastructure for Technology
4
2 6-8 Early Tech
9-14 Developing Tech
0 15-20 Advanced Tech
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 21-24 Target Tech
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8. Summary of Key Points
The Texas STaR Chart:
• Highlights the progress of teacher technology goals.
• Provides teachers with specific feedback for professional
development needs.
• Supplies data for grants and budget use.
• Offers a shared vision for a campus or district.
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9. For More Information . . .
• Statewide and Campus Reports
http://starchart.esc12.net/
• Review of printed version of chart:
http://starchart.esc12.net/
• Texas Long-Range Plan
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/
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