The document discusses the STaR Chart, a tool that helps evaluate progress towards goals in Texas' Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind. The STaR Chart is completed by teachers, administrators, and campuses/districts to assist in planning professional development, determining funding, and creating a technology vision. It assesses key areas like teaching and learning, educator preparation, and infrastructure.

1. School
Technology
and
Readiness

2.  STaR Chart Link
 Introduction – What do we need to know?
 Benefits?
 Who completes it?
 Key areas
 Where do we stand?
 Conclusion

3.  http://starchart.esc12.net/
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4.  The Texas Long Range Plan for
Technology was adopted
 The STaR Chart is a tool to help evaluate
progress in meeting the goals of TLRP and
NCLB
• Teachers
• Administrators
• Campuses
• Districts
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5.  Assists in planning professional
development
 Determine funding priorities
 Create a vision for technology
 Help teachers determine where they stand
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6.  Allclassroom teachers
 Librarians
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7.  Teaching and Learning
 Educator Preparation and Development
 Leadership Administration and
Instructional Support
 Infrastructure for Technology
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8. Key Area Key Area Total Key Area Classification
I. Teaching and Learning 13 Developing Tech
II. Educator Preparation and Development 14 Developing Tech
III. Leadership, Admin and Instr. Support 18 Advanced Tech
IV. Infrastructure for Technology 18 Advanced Tech
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9.  TheSTaR Chart can
help us move forward
• Goal
• Progress
• Determination of
Success
• Results
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