The staff meeting agenda includes: 1) Welcoming staff and recognizing outstanding performances. 2) Introducing the Texas StaR Chart tool, which is used to assess technology integration across curriculum. 3) Showing campus results from the StaR Chart and identifying weaknesses. 4) Brainstorming goals to improve weaknesses identified in the StaR Chart data.

1. Staff Meeting Agenda Welcome Staff Recognize Outstanding Performances Introduce Texas StaR Chart Tool Show Campus Results Based on StaR Chart Data Identify Campus Weaknesses From Data Brainstorm Goals to Improve Weaknesses Noted in StaR Chart Data Other Concerns

2. Question What does StaR stand for? Answer S chool T echnology and R eadiness Question What is the Texas StaR Chart? Answer A self-assessment tool conducted online to assess the campus and district’s efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum. Question What’s the purpose of having to do the Texas STaR Chart? Answer To assure the campus and district are in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Question Do I have to complete the Texas StaR Chart? Answer Yes, It is required by the law.

3. Question How do I find more information on The Texas StaR Chart? Answer You can access the Texas StaR Chart Information at the link. www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart Other related Links Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006 – 2020 www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?i d=5082&menuid=2147483665 No Child Left Behind Act 2001 www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

4. There are four Key areas assessed by the StaR Chart. Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. There are four Key StaR Classifications assigned to campuses based on the assessment. Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

6. Under each key area assessed there are six categories that are rated 1 through 4 based on required criteria. The total of the six categories determines the level of classification.

7. Findings for Clear Creek High School TL = Teaching and Learning EP = Educator Preparation and Development L = Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support INF = Infrastructure for Technology

8. Final Thoughts – The Texas Campus StaR Chart can be used: To create and update the campus technology plan. To help conceptualize your campus vision of technology. To set benchmarks and goals. To measure student and teacher proficiencies and technology. To assure that the campus is in compliances with NCLB. To assure that the campus qualifies for grant monies. To determine where funding is needed. To ensure that the campus is meeting the needs of the 21 st Century Learner.