This document discusses using the School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart to measure a school's progress toward technology goals and discusses Smith Middle School's recent STaR Chart results. The STaR Chart measures progress in key areas like teaching and learning, educator preparation, infrastructure, and administration. Smith Middle School's scores have remained mostly constant but dropped in some areas in 2008-2009. The presentation recommends increasing teacher training, technology support, and infrastructure to improve scores and enhance technology integration.

1. propelling
teachers, schools, campuses, and districts
toward 21st century technology goals
and beyond
What does the STaR Chart measure, and
how does our campus measure up?

2. agenda
origin and goals
uses for campus/district improvement
levels of progress
recent STaR Chart results for Smith Middle School
recommendations

3.  School Technology and Readiness Chart developed by ECTA
 http://starchart.esc12.net/
 Long-Range Plan for Tech, 2006/20020
 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/LRPTCompleteDec06.pdf
 SBEC Tech App. Standards for teachers
 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
 TA TEKS, Chapter 126
 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html

4.  create/update tech plan or conceptualize vision
 set benchmarks and goals
 measure student & teacher tech proficiencies
 apply for grants Campus
StaR
 determine funding priorities Chart
 track progress on No Child Left Behind
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5.  Early Tech
2007/2008
 Developing Tech Campus
Statewide
 Advanced Tech Summary
by
 Target Tech Key Area

6.  2008/2009
 2007/2008 unavailable
 2006/2007
 2005/2006
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7. 11
Teaching & Learning 14
13
Educator Preparation & 10
16
Development 15
Leadership, Administration, & 11 2008/2009
13
Instructional Support 12 2006/2007
2005/2006
8
Infrastructure for Technology 18
11
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
Early Tech: 6-8 Advanced Tech: 15-20
Developing Tech: 9-14 Target Tech: 21-34

8.  scores relatively constant
Teaching & Learning  2 or 3 for most sub-areas
 slight decline in 08/09 (TL6)
 scores relatively constant 05/06 to 6/07
Educator Preparation &  scores drop significantly in 08/09
Development  EP5 drop from 3 (06/07) to 1 (08/09)
 scores relatively constant 05/06-06/07
Leadership, Administration, &  2 or 3 for most sub-areas
Instructional Support  slight decline in 08/09 (L5)
 scores increase 05/06-06-07
Infrastructure for Technology  drastic drop in 08/09
 INF2, 4, 5, & 6 drop by 2 or more points
Return to Smith’s STaR Charts

9. Return to Campus Star Chart:
see summary p. 9
 to enhance Educator Prep. & Dev.
 campus-based training for SBEC TA standards
 tech mentors for tech novices
 collaborative lesson planning with technology

10. Return to Campus Star Chart:
see summary p. 9
 to enhance Infrastructure for Technology
 increase Internet connectivity in all classrooms
 increase tech support staff per computer ratio
 increase LAN/WAN access to campus resources
 increase access to rich media online learning

11. http://staff.beaumont.k12.tx.us/
summary lkirk/default_files/frame.htm
 STaR Chart drives
education for the future2
 identifies needs & shapes
vision
 teachers & students
learning together06/200