Staff Development Explaining the Texas STaR Chart

1. Texas STaR Chart Presented by: Brandy Bumpus www.ThemeArt.com

2. Agenda Welcome History of STaR Chart Four Areas Assessed Levels of Progress Shotwell’s Scores Data Driven Decisions Conclusion

3. History of the STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness Developed by TEA Assesses District and Campus Progress towards the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Teachers Evaluate Use of Technology in the Classroom

4. Four Areas Assessed Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. Four Levels of Progress Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech Every school district is expected to reach Target Tech in each area by 2020!!

6. Shotwell’s Scores for 09-10 Teaching and Learning: Advanced Tech Educator Preparation and Development: Developing Tech Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support: Advanced Tech Infrastructure for Technology: Developing Tech

7. Comparison Data

8. Data Driven Decisions Data from the STaR Chart will be used to: Plan Staff Development Budget for New Technology Develop Technology Rich Lesson Plans Increase Infrastructure

9. Conclusion STaR Chart is Administered Every Year Four Areas are Assessed Ratings Range: Early, Developing, Advanced, and Target Data is Used for Decision Making You can access a copy of the STaR Chart at: http://starchart.esc12.net/