The STaR Chart is a tool used by Texas schools to assess their progress in 4 areas of technology readiness and adoption based on the state's long-range technology plan. These 4 areas are teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and infrastructure. The document discusses how Farine Elementary is progressing in each area based on their STaR Chart results, finding they have reached the advanced level in leadership and infrastructure but need improvement in teaching and learning and educator preparation where they are currently at the developing level.

1. Texas STaR ChartSchool Technology and ReadinessBy Erica Malzer

2. OverviewWhat is STaR Chart?

3. Four Areas of STaR Chart

4. How is Farine Elementary doing?

5. SummarySchool Technology and Readiness. A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 http://starchart.esc12.net/The star chart is designed to help teachers, schools and districts determine their progress toward the Long Range Plan for Technology. Teachers complete the survey online. What is the STaR Chart?

6. Teaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership, Administration and Instructional SupportInfrastructure for TechnologyFour Areas of STaR Chart

7. The STaR chart has different levels of progress which include:Early Tech (Level 1)Developing Tech (Level 2) Advanced Tech (Level 3)Target Tech (Level 4)The goal is for each campus to reach Target Tech level in each area. Levels Of Progress

8. How is Farine Elementary Doing?

9. Key Area 1: Teaching and Learning

10. Key Area II: Educator Preparation and Development

11. Key Area III: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

12. Key Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology

13. We are at the Advanced Tech level in: Leadership, Administration, Instructional support Infrastructure for Technology Strenghts at Farine Elementary