The document summarizes Renner Middle School's data from the Texas STaR Campus technology readiness chart over three years from 2006-2009. It shows that the school scored in the "Advanced" range for Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development but leadership scoring declined slightly. Infrastructure for Technology remained at the "Target" level. The document identifies that teachers have shown little growth and lists areas of needed improvement to discuss for personal and campus benefits.

1. THE TEXAS CAMPUS STAR CHART SUMMARY DATA Renner Middle School

2. agenda Defining Texas STaR Campus Data Summary Discussion and Self Assessment Areas of Needed Improvement

3. Defining Texas STaR STaR: Texas SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY and READINESS CHART Helps: teachers, campuses, and districts measure technology goals and progression Assist in state and local efforts to improve student learning through technology Identify needs for on-going professional development

4. STaR Evaluates Five Critical Questions for Educators 1. What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? 2. What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, technology support, and planning on my campus? 3. What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in educational technology? 4. What areas can I improve my technology integration in teaching? 5. What are the technology standards required for Texas teachers?

5. Measurements of STaR 1 . Teaching and Learning : student-centered learning environment where technology is seamlessly integrated to solve real world problems in collaboration with business, industry, and higher education 2. Educator Preparation and Development : collaboration with other professionals in the development of new learning environments which empowers students to think critically to solve real-world problems and communicate with experts across business, industry and higher education 3. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support: campus leadership promotes a shared vision with policies that encourage continuous innovation with technology leading to increased student achievement 4. Infrastructure for Technology: access to a designated computer and a fully equipped classroom to enhance student instruction.

6. STaR Scoring Guide Early Technology (ranges between 6-8) Developing Technology (ranges between 9-14) Advanced Technology (ranges between 15-20) Target Technology (ranges between 21-24)

7. Renner’s Teaching and Learning Renner Middle School has remained in Advanced classification over a period of three years 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. Renner teachers have remained stagnant and have shown little growth in teaching and learning .

8. Renner’s Educator Preparation & Development Renner Middle School has remained in Advanced classification over a period of three years 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. Renner teachers have remained stagnant and have shown little growth in educator and preparation and development.

9. Renner’s Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Renner administration and leadership meet “targeted” classification in 06-07 but slighted to advanced in 07-08 and 08-09. Leadership is vital in moving education toward 21 st century learning.

10. Renner’s Infrastructure for Technology : Renner’s infrastructure for technology has remained steady at “target” classification. Technology systems and media have continued to be a presence in the classroom .

11. Areas of Needed Improvement Consider and Discuss Personal and Campus areas of needed growth? Desire to fulfill growth? Classroom and campus benefits of improvement

12. Helpful Links Texas STaR Program: http://starchart.esc12.net/ Additional Resources: Texas Computer Association The Technology Applications Teacher Network