The document discusses the Texas Teacher STaR Chart, which evaluates progress towards technology goals. It identifies four key areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership/Administration/Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology. Each area is described in 1-2 paragraphs outlining goals. For example, Teaching and Learning aims to integrate technology into the curriculum and have teachers serve as facilitators. The document also provides a sample school's ratings in each area and concludes that the STaR Chart measures how well instructors and administrators are supporting 21st century learners.

1. TexasSTaRChart SchoolTechnologyandReadiness

2. PurposeThe Texas Teacher STaR Chart was created to assist teachers, administrators and districts in evaluating their progress towards meeting goals stated in Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010.The STaR Chart process satisfies the requirements specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D. It also identifies the needs for improvement in four key areas..

3. AgendaThe Four Key Areas

4. Teaching and Learning Summary

5. Educator Preparation and Development

6. Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support

7. Infrastructure for Technology

8. Campus Data

9. Summary

10. ResourcesThe Four Key AreasTeachingandLearningEducator PreparationInfrastructureAdministration Support

11. Teaching & LearningIn order for technology in education to reach its potential certain things must be in place. Teachers must become open to new educational practices.