The Texas STaR Chart is a self-assessment tool that evaluates a school's level of educational technology integration based on the state's Long-Range Plan for Technology. It addresses how technology is used for teaching and learning, educator development, leadership and support, and infrastructure. Schools are rated on a scale from Early Tech to Target Tech. The ratings help guide districts and campuses in technology planning to meet the state's goal of having all schools reach Target Tech status by 2020.

1. Texas STaR ChartSchool Technology and Readiness What it means to you…

2. ContentDefinitionVision 2020BackgroundSTaR Chart Critical InformationFocus Areas

3. ContentOur Campus - picturesCampus STaR Chart LinkHMS Chart Summary - graphicLevels of ProgressStatewide Summary - graphicClosing

4. DefinitionWhat is Texas STaR Chart?A teacher tool for planning and self-assessmentAligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology Introduced in 2006Final stages in 2020Example of Technology used on a campus for parent communications

5. Vision 2020The Long-Range Plan for TechnologyFocused on these categoriesTeaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportInfrastructure for Technology

6. BackgroundBased on the Technology Applications TEKSChapter 126 of the TECChapter 74 of the TECNo Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D

7. STaR Chart Critical InformationCurrent educational technology and developmentKnowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning Evidence to demonstrate progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology

8. Critical InformationImproving level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for studentsTechnology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers

9. Focus Areas Patterns of Classroom UseFrequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content Content Area ConnectionsTechnology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation (TAC Chapter 126)Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKSOnline Learning

10. Our CampusEvery campus is responsible for meeting the standardsTechnology enables: Mobile classrooms

11. Personalized assignments

12. After hours access to informationCampus STaR Charthttp://starchart2.esc12.net/Choose year of reportEnter district nameClick “Simple Search”Find campus name and click on it

13. HMS Campus Ratings

14. Levels of ProgressEarly Tech (6-8) Developing Tech (9-14) Teaching & Learning, Educator Preparation & Development at HMSAdvanced Tech (15-20)Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support; Infrastructure for Technology at HMSTarget Tech (21-24)

15. Campus Statewide Summary 2007-2008