Houston Academy is committed to equipping students with technology skills needed for the 21st century. Their long-range technology plan from 2006-2020 aims to provide all students and educators access to technology to improve learning. The plan ensures technology is integrated across the curriculum with educators receiving support through professional development. School leaders are expected to develop technology budgets and infrastructure to support e-learning and data-driven decision making. The Texas STaR Chart assessment tool is used to evaluate how well schools are meeting the goals of the state's long-range technology plan.

1. Houston AcademyTeaching and Learning through TechnologyPreparing students for the 21st Century

2. Technology and the future for students at Houston AcademyThere is no question that technology skills will be essential in our ever changing society. Houston is dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary to meet the technology standards as described in the Technology Application TEKS.Children have much to gain from the use of technology across the curriculum and teachers are the key.

3. AgendaLong-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

4. Teacher Expectation

5. What is Star?

6. Texas Campus STaR Chart Summary 2008-2009

7. Websites with Technology Information

8. Questions and Answers

9. ConclusionLong Range Plan for Technology 2006-2010Teaching and Learning All learners: access to technology

10. collaborate to solve real world problems

11. improve academic achievement across curriculum

12. communicate effectively through technologyplan continued…..Educator Preparation and DevelopmentAll educators:graduate from program that models tech plan