The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which measures school progress in four key technology areas: Teaching & Learning, Educator Preparation & Development, Leadership/Administration/Instructional Support, and Infrastructure. It explains that the chart helps schools determine professional development needs and provides data to teachers and districts. The document then shares that Schulze Elementary scores between 15-20 in each area, indicating an "Advanced Tech" level, and concludes by discussing ways to improve and ideas for future professional development.

1. STaR Chart at Schulze Elementary School Irving, TX

2. Agenda What is the Texas STaR Chart? What are the key components of the STaR Chart? How is Schulze Elementary doing?

3. What is the Texas STaR Chart? Shows progress of schools and districts Based on the 4 key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology Helps schools determine Professional Development Provide specific data

4. What does the STaR Chart measure? Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Will Help Teachers Answer Critical Questions: What is my educational profile in the areas of technology? What is my knowledge of online learning? What evidence is shown of my knowledge? What areas can I improve? http://starchart.esc12.net/

6. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart May Be Used to: Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current Assist teachers in determining professional development Provide data to teachers and districts Determine funding priorities No Child Left Behind Help conceptualize the campus vision of technology http://starchart.esc12.net/

7. How does our school look? Teaching & Learning – 15 (Advanced Tech) Educator Preparation and Development – 15 (Advanced Tech) Leadership, Admin, Instructional Support – 19 (Advanced Tech) Infrastructure for Technology – 20 (Advanced Tech)

8. Schulze Elementary

9. In Conclusion….. How does our school compare to others in the district? What can we do to make improvements? Ideas for upcoming Professional Development

10. The Teacher STaR Chart can be located at: http://starchart.esc12.net/default.html