The Texas STaR chart is used to assess school district technology readiness and plan resources according to the state's long-range technology plan. North Shore High School's current level of progress is developing, with infrastructure as a strength and teaching/learning as a weakness. To improve, teachers should integrate available technology daily, attend trainings, use classroom webpages, and seek help from technical support staff. The state requires technology literacy by 8th grade, so laying foundations as early as possible is important.

1. Are we ready for 2020?Schools Technology and Readiness

2. Texas Star ChartThe Texas STaR chart is an assessment tool used to gather school district technology data throughout the state.This data will aid administrators in planning for district technology resources to be used according to the Texas Long-Range Plan.

3. STaR Chart Key AreasTeaching and LearningII. Educator Preparation and DevelopmentIII. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportIV. Infrastructure for Technology

4. Levels of ProgressEarlyDeveloping (NSHS )Advanced Target (where we want to be)

5. North Shore High SchoolCurrent Level of Progress DevelopingArea of Strength:Infrastructure: Includes internet access, technical support, and access to classroom technology.Areas of weakness:Teaching and Learning: Online learning, student mastery of technology applications, and content area connections.

6. What’s Next…*Integrate technology available to you on a daily basis to enhance the curriculum (computers, active boards, ipods)*Attend professional development trainings*Creative and actively use a classroom webpage.*Ask for help! We have TIS personnel to help with any issues.

7. Final Thoughts…According to the Long-Range Plan, all students must be technology literate by the end of 8th grade. In order to support this, we must begin by laying the foundation as soon as they enter our school.