The document discusses the STaR Chart, a tool used in Texas schools to assess progress towards technology goals. It outlines the four areas of focus: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership/Administration/Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology. Sample results are given for Lee High School over three years, showing progress in most areas and steady or advanced status in Infrastructure for Technology. The STaR Chart is meant to help schools evaluate needs, set priorities, and qualify for funding to support technology integration.

1. By Rebecca Savoy

2. Agenda What is STaR Chart? History Uses Results

3. What is STaR? STaR means School Technology and Readiness Designed to ensure schools are making progress towards National and State Technology goals.

4. Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 : Teaching and Learning. Educator Preparation and Development. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support. Infrastructure for Technology.

5. What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D ? In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students? What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?

6. Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented. Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs. Provide data that can 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.

7. Increase use of technology

8. Results of Lee HS Summary Area Key Area Totals Key Area STaR Classifications Trends Teaching & Learning 2008-09:16 2007-08:16 2006-07:8 2008-09: Advanced Tech 2007-08:Adnaced Tech 2006-07:Early Tech As the years have progressed we made some progress Educator Preparation & Development 2008-09:13 2007-08:11 2006-07:7 2008-09: Developing Tech 2007-08:Developing Tech 2006-07:Early Tech There has been a steady increase over the years. Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support 2008-09:15 2007-08:14 2006-07:8 2008-09: Advanced Tech 2007-08:Developing 2006-07:Early Tech We have made steady progress in this area since 2006. Infrastructure for Technology 2008-09:18 2007-08:19 2006-07:16 2008-09: Advanced Tech 2007-08:Advanced Tech 2006-07: Advanced Tech We have remained in about the same area.

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