The document summarizes data from Midway Middle School's STaR Chart, which measures a school's technology readiness and use across four key areas. Midway's data shows it scoring in the "Early Tech" range of 0-8. Statewide data from 2007-2008 and 2006-2007 is also presented. The document recommends increasing technology support staff, professional development time, department budgets for technology, and the number of student computers to help Midway progress toward the "Target Tech" range of 21 and above.

1. Midway Middle SchoolSTaR Chart Data

2. AgendaWhat is the STaR Chart?Midway Middle School’s DataState Data RecommendationsSummary and Conclusion

3. What is the STaR Chart ???Stands for: School Technology and Readiness

4. Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing

5. Aligned with the

6. Can assist in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology

7. Identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals.Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

8. Components of the STaR ChartFOUR KEY AREASTeaching and Learning

9. Educator Preparation

10. Administration and Support

11. InfrastructureSTaR Chart will help teachers answer questions like . . . What is my current educational technology profile?What is my knowledge technology on my campus?What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology?In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration?What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers?

12. The STaR Chart can be used to . . .Assist teachers in determining professional development. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaRChart. Determine funding priorities. 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.

13. Midway Middle School Data0-8: Early Tech 15-20: Advanced Tech9-14: Developing Tech 21 and above: Target Tech

14. State STaR Chart Data2007-20082006-2007

15. RecommendationsIncrease Technology Support Staff for Midway Middle SchoolIncrease technology professional development time for staff at Midway Middle SchoolEach department allocate some budget funds for technologyDepartmental meetings that deal with best practices in integrating technologyIncreased number of student computers per classroom

16. Summary/ConclusionWe need to be headed towards the “Target” zone in each of the four areasStatewide, more campuses are headed towards the “Target” zoneThe “Teaching and Learning” area needs to be our target area. We have not increased in three years!It’s up to ALL OF US

17. Where can I find the STaR Chartand all the data ?Click on me to find out!!!