The STaR Chart is an online survey that helps teachers, schools, and districts assess their progress in meeting Texas's technology goals. It covers key areas like teaching and learning, professional development, leadership, and infrastructure. Schools use their STaR Chart results for technology planning, budgeting, and evaluating progress in integrating technology into the curriculum.

1. Texas STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness

2. Introduction The STaR Chart is a survey online designed to help teachers, campuses and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology

3. As of the 2006-07 school year, all teachers are required to complete the online survey Results are compiled and a campus profile is made Profiles can be found at www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart

4. The STaR Chart Key Areas: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. Educator Preparation and Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning

6. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning

7. Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computer Internet Access and Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network Wide Area Network Distance Learning Capacity

8. Results Used For: Technology planning Budgeting for resources Evaluation of progress in local technology projects More information and uses for the STaR Chart survey can be found at starchart.esc12.net

9. Teaching and Learning Patterns of classroom use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Application TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning

10. Carver STaR Chart Results Key Area STaR Classification 6-8 Early Tech 9-14 Developing Tech 15-20 Advanced Tech 21-24 Target Tech

11. Summary Technology is a vital part of everyday life. The STaR Chart is a vital tool for administrators to use in order to ensure the integration of technology into curriculum.