The document introduces the Texas Teacher STaR Chart, a self-assessment tool for teachers to evaluate their educational technology skills and integration of technology into teaching. It can help teachers identify strengths and areas for growth, and inform professional development needs. Campus and district summaries using the STaR Chart can also help with technology planning, funding priorities, and reporting on technology goals. Sample summaries from 2007-2010 are provided, showing trends over time in teachers' self-assessed technology skills across key areas.

2. Agenda Introduction 2007/2008 Summary 2008/2009 Summary 2009/2010 Summary Trends/Strengths/Weaknesses Questions

3. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Will Help Teachers Answer Critical Questions: What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D ? In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students? What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?

4. Introduction School Technology and Readiness A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 Texas teachers must complete the survey online and use the profile annually to gauge their progress in integrating technology into teaching and learning. Campus and district summary data can be reported to school boards, community groups, and technology planning committees as it is aligned with state and local goals. Statewide summary data is reported to state and federal policymakers.

5. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart May Be Used to: Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented. Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs. Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources. Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology. Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula, and discretionary funds.

6. 2007/2008 Summary KEY AREA SUMMARY I. Teaching and Learning – 14 – Developing Tech II. Educator Preparation and Development – 12 – Developing Tech III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support – 18 – Advanced Tech IV. Infrastructure for Technology – 14 – Developing Tech

7. 2008/2009 Summary KEY AREA SUMMARY I. Teaching and Learning – 14 – Developing Tech II. Educator Preparation and Development – 15 – Advanced Tech III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support – 15 – Advanced Tech IV. Infrastructure for Technology – 14 – Developing Tech

8. 2009/2010 Summary KEY AREA SUMMARY I. Teaching and Learning – 11 – Developing Tech II. Educator Preparation and Development – 12 – Developing Tech III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support – 13 – Developing Tech IV. Infrastructure for Technology – 13 – Developing Tech

9. Trends

10. Strength Leadership, Administration and our Instructional Support Weakness Teaching and Learning Infrastructure and technology

11. Questions and Open Table Discussion

12. My Resource: http://starchart.esc12.net/history.html