This document summarizes the STaR Chart data for a Texas school over three years from 2006-2007 to 2008-2009. It shows rankings in key areas like students per computer, infrastructure for technology, leadership and instructional support, and educator preparation. Areas of focus for improvement are identified as professional development, school collaboration, technology leadership, and accountability. A plan of action is outlined to form a technology committee, integrate technology into curriculum through professional learning communities, and research effective professional development opportunities.

1. STaR Chart Data Presentation “Come on In”

2. Agenda Introduction StaR Chart over the years Area of Focus Plan of action

3. Introduction The state of Texas has a long term plan for technology and schools are rated using the Texas Campus STaR chart. This is compiled and rankings are determined by teacher and staff surveys completed toward the end of the school year. For further information please visit: www.ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology

4. Students per computer continue to stay low. 2008-09: Adv. Te 2007-08: Adv. Te 2006-07: Adv. Te 2008-09: 17 2007-08: 17 2006-07: 18 Infrastructure for Technology Lack of support & planning seems to be consistently low throughout the yrs. 2008-09: Dev. Te 2007-08: Adv. Te 2006-07: Dev. Te 2008-09: 11 2007-08: 17 2006-07: 12 Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support PD access and understanding continues to remain low. 2008-09: Dev. Te 2007-08: Adv. Te 2006-07: Dev. Te 2008-09: 14 2007-08: 16 2006-07: 9 Educator Preparation & Development improving with teaching and learning but online learning continues to be low. 2008-09: Adv. Te 2007-08: Dev. Te 2006-07: Dev. Te 2008-09: 17 2007-08: 12 2006-07: 10 Teaching & Learning Trends Key Area STaR Classifications Key Area Totals Summary Area

5. Areas of Focus Plan for new technology Professional Development in all areas ( integrated, student research, ect.) School collaboration and technology leadership Accountability

6. Plan of Action Technology Committee created PLC & vertical team integrating technology into curriculum (Planning) Technology and School leadership actively monitoring and modeling. Research and schedule professional development that addresses school’s needs.

7. Summary As we look at the arrival of our smart boards, teachers are already collaborating with team members and brainstorming ways the smart boards will be integrated into lessons and provide hands on activities for the students. We have a lot of exciting things happening at Briargrove and we continue to grow as an infrastructure for technology. We are using the STaR chart as another piece of data to help better serve our students.