The STaR Chart is a process used by Texas schools and districts to document technology integration progress and support continued funding as required by No Child Left Behind. It consists of the Texas Teacher STaR Chart and Texas Campus STaR Chart which assess four key areas of teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and infrastructure. Districts must submit reports by June 30 each year providing data on computer access, student and administrator proficiencies, and technology integration. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is an online tool for teachers to self-assess technology skills and support accurate reporting, grant applications, and assessment of district technology implementation.

2. What is the STaR Chart? A process for documenting progress to support continued technology funding TEA requirement for districts as part of NCLB (Title II, Part D) The TEA must report on schools receiving funds District, principal and teacher reports are dueon June 30 each year

3. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart has been developed around the four key areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. What is reported? Section 1 Number of computers and type of internet connectivity by campus Section 2 a student proficiencies. b district integration of technology Section 3 School administrator proficiencies

7. Glossary of useful terms

8. 4 key areas addressed Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development

9. 4 key areas addressed 3. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support 4. Infrastructure for Technology

10. A Report of the Findings

11. Part 2 Teacher STaR chart A tool for planning and self-assessing technology integration

13. Provides data for accuracy in reporting or for use in grant applications

15. What can be found on the web site for teachers?

16. Performance Standards Glossary of terms Helpful Websites

17. 4 areas of assessment Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

18. A Report of the Findings