2. LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR TECHNOLOGY
The new Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 charts the course for
educational technology in Texas and provides recommendations to various
stakeholders in the areas of Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation
and Development; Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support; and
Infrastructure for Technology
Educators can expect to access and use student information on
demand in order to individualize instruction. The use of digital tools
and resources and 24/7 professional development opportunities
transform the educators’ role in the educational process. Increased
communication will enhance collaboration between school, home,
and community.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/
3. School Technology and Readiness. A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-
Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.
The Texas Teacher STaR Chart has been developed around the four key
areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020: Teaching and
Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership,
Administration and Instructional Support; and Infrastructure for Technology.
The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and
districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-
Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of their district.
The Texas Teacher STaR Chart can assist in the measurement of the impact
of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of
technology as specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D. It also can
identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of
research-based instructional goals. Link
http://starchart.esc12.net/
4. Era ISD is dedicated to student success and technology is an important part of that standard.
Summary Area Key Area Totals STaR Classifications Trends
2010-11: 18 2010-11:Advanced Tech There has been a significant
Teaching & Learning increase in the usage of
2009-10: 14 2009-10:Developing Tech
technology in the classroom by
2008-09: 14 2008-09:Developing Tech teachers and students.
2010-11: 15 2010-11:Advanced Tech Professional development at my
Educator Preparation &
school has focused on utilizing
Development 2009-10: 14 2009-10:Developing Tech
technology in the classroom the
2008-09: 13 2008-09:Developing Tech past couple of years.
Our leadership uses many
2010-11: 20 2010-11:Advanced Tech different forms of technology to
Leadership, Administration, &
communicate with all
Instructional Support 2009-10: 21 2009-10:Target Tech
stakeholders. They are role
2008-09: 18 2008-09:Advanced Tech models for our school in utilizing
the latest technology.
The infrastructure for technology
has been steadily improving the
2010-11:20 2010-11:Advanced Tech past three years. Our
Infrastructure for Technology
2009-10:19 2009-10:Advanced Tech administration built a solid
infrastructure for technology
2008-09: 17 2008-09:Advanced Tech
within our school so there is very
little that needs to be changed.
5. Goals for
Era ISD
• Increase usage of
technology in the
classroom by
teachers and
students
• Professional
development
focused on using web
2.0 tools in the
classroom
• Increase funding for
technology
