The document discusses the Texas STaR chart, which measures a school's progress in integrating technology according to the state's long-range technology plan. It summarizes Colleyville Elementary School's performance, which shows increases across four key areas from 2006-2009. While the school is advanced in areas like teaching and learning and educator development, its infrastructure is still at the target level. The presentation provides details on each area and concludes by noting the school's continued movement toward target technology levels and opportunities for professional development.

1. STaR Chart
Colleyville Elementary School
2011-2012

2. Agenda for Colleyville Cowboys
 What is the Texas STaR chart?
 Where is Colleyville Elementary School performing on
the STaR chart?
 How do we help our students increase their technology
skills?
 Professional Learning Opportunities

3. What is the Texas STaR Chart?
Developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range
Plan for Technology 2006-2020
Assists teachers, campuses and districts in determining
their progress towards meeting the goals of the Plan
Identifies professional development needs

4. What does Colleyville’s STaR Chart data look like?
Increases in all four Summary
Areas from 2006 - 2009

5. Colleyville Elementary School STaR Chart Data

6. Four Summary Areas
Teaching and Learning
Educator Preparation & Development
Leadership, Administration, & Instructional
Support
Infrastructure for Technology

7. Teaching and Learning – Advanced Tech
 TEKS for Technology Integration are used
consistently
 Use technology as a tool to develop higher order
thinking skills
 Created web-based lessons for students

8. Educator Preparation & Development– Advanced Tech
 Engage in on-going technology training
 Implement technology in content areas to
increase critical thinking skills
 Meet four of the SBEC Technology Standards

9. Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support -
Advanced Tech
 Campus leadership has a shared technology vision
 Campus improvement plan includes technology
 Teachers support the use of technology
 Current technological tools and devices are used

10. Infrastructure for Technology – Target Tech
 Students have access to computers and
devices when needed
 Direct internet connections with adequate
bandwidth
 Technology support is available within 4 hours
 Fully equipped classrooms to utilize technology

11. Concluding Thoughts
 The Long-Range Technology plan includes the Star chart
 Looks for trends in STaR chart data
 Moves towards Target Tech in all Classification Areas
 Suggestions for Professional Development Opportunities
Click the link below for more information about the Texas STaR chart
http://starchart.epsilen.com/