The STaR chart is a tool used for technology planning, budgeting, and evaluating progress towards technology goals. It assesses four domains: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Administration and Support, and Infrastructure. Districts are scored at one of four levels of progress from Early Tech to Target Tech. The document discusses the district's current scores and goals for improving integration of technology in teaching, learning, educator preparation, leadership, and infrastructure.

1. STaR Chart What is it? Why do we need it? Next

2. What is the STaR chart? A tool designed for use in technology planning, budgeting, and evaluation of progress of technology goals It is divided into Four domains Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure Next Back

3. How are we scored? Four Levels of Progress level 1 - Early Tech level 2 - Developing Tech level 3 - Advanced Tech level 4 - Target Tech Next Back

4. Where are we now? Next Back Developing Tech 12 Infrastructure Developing Tech 13 Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Developing Tech 12 Educator Preparation and Development Developing Tech 12 Teaching and Learning 2008-2009 STaR Results

5. Where do we need to be? Teaching and Learning Teacher is a facilitator Students have on-demand access to technology All Technology Applications TEKS are met K-8 Next Back

6. Where do we need to be? Educator Preparation and Development Regular technology supported learner centered projects Vertical alignment of Technology Applications TEKS Anytime, anywhere use of online resources 100% of educators meet SBEC standards 30% or more of budget allocated for professional development Next Back

7. Where do we need to be? Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support Campus plan focused on student success, supported by board and administration Technical support is 1:350 Campuses have instructional support staff Technology Allotment, e-Rate, state and federal competitive grants and local funding are available Next Back

8. Where do we need to be? Infrastructure for Technology There is on-demand access for every student Direct connectivity available in all rooms All rooms are connected to WAN Classrooms are fully equipped with appropriate technology Next Back

9. In conclusion…. The STaR chart is a tool that gives us a snapshot of where we in are in technology integration. It is also a tool to help us plan where we need to go. Next Back

10. For additional information: Texas Star chart http://starchart.esc12.net/ Michelle Duhon Math Coach [email_address]