This document summarizes the results of a technology needs assessment at A.A. Champion Elementary using the School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart. The STaR Chart evaluates the school across four key areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and support, and infrastructure. The assessment found that leadership and infrastructure areas are in constant decline, while teaching and learning has improved. Overall, the school is at about 50% technology development and not meeting its long-term technology goals. The document recommends focusing on technology teachers, equipment, infrastructure, and involving student and teacher voices to reach the target technology level.

1. Campus Planning and Technology Needs AssessmentSchoolTechnologyand Readiness at A.A. Champion ElementaryBy Luis E. Troncoso

2. SchoolTechnologyandReadinessOverviewStarTechnologyandReadiness Chart (STaR Chart)What is StaR Chart?Background and Purpose of STaR Chart

3. STaR Chart’s Key AreasKey Area I: Teaching and LearningKey Area II: Educator, Preparation, and DevelopmentKey Area III: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportKey Area IV: Infrastructure and Technology

4. STaR Chart’s ClassificationsEarly TechnologyDeveloping TechnologyAdvanced TechnologyTarget Technology

6. Classification Variations21-24 Target Technology12-20 Advanced Technology1414141313121212139-14 Developing Technology1111106-8 Early Technology

7. Key Areas III and IV in Constant Decline

8. Campus STaR Chart OverviewNo Significant Growth Level in 3 YearsLeadership and Infrastructure in Constant Decline Teaching and Learning Area Shows ImprovementCampus at About 50% Technology Development

9. Recommendations to ReachTarget Technology LevelPlan for Master Teachers of TechnologyPlan for True Tech Support TeachersUp to Date Technology Equipment and ProgramsEfficient and Effective Technology Infrastructure

10. KeepingThe Long Range Technology Plan, 2006-2020 in PerspectiveShort Term Goal, Meet Phase 1 (2006-2010)Target Key Areas of The Long Range Technology PlanStudent and Teacher Voices are Imperative

11. ConclusionSTaR Chart as Part of The Planning ProcessAddress Technology StandardsIdentify Teachers in Need of Technology Skills

12. Final Thoughts21st century education requires greater technology, greater knowledge, greater skills, greater preparation, greater effort, greater everything… Our children's future relies on well developed educational systems that can achieve goals and establish new ones. STaR Chart is a significant needs assessment tool that will play a major role in reaching these goals. Goals that will result in competent and computer savvy generations of students equipped for the technology of tomorrow.