STaR is designed to increase technology and curriculum interaction in order to prepare students in Texas to compete in the global job market.

1. School Technology and ReadinessA Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessingaligned with theLong-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020http://starchart.esc12.net/

2. STaR Why do we participate in the STaR survey? To set benchmarks and goals for educational technologyand to monitor progress. To measure student and teacher integration of technology into all content areas. To meet No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D requirements. To help schools identify their educational technology needs as they apply for grants.

4. Educator Preparation and Development

5. Leadership Administration and Instructional Support

7. Use technology to solve real-world problems using digital content.

8. Use proven strategies to improve academic achievement.

9. Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

10. Implement TEKS with Technology Application

12. Educators will customize an interactive learning environment that uses technology as a tool for collaboration

14. Create a flexible environment.

15. Offer curriculum via online, digital technology and distance learning opportunities.

16. Provide sustained staff development.

18. Technical assistance to support teaching and learning.

20. Developing Tech- Teacher-directed activities in which students use technology to present their findings.

21. Advanced Tech- Teachers facilitate instruction in which students participate in higher-order thinking skills to facilitate collaboration and problem solving.

24. Luling Jr. High teachers facilitate learning of TEKS through higher-order thinking skills.

25. Technology is available in the form of computers, cameras, and software.