The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which is a self-assessment tool teachers can use to evaluate their use of technology and identify areas for improvement. It measures technology use across four domains and provides ratings to help teachers set goals to integrate technology better. Completing the STaR Chart helps schools develop technology plans and measure progress in using technology over time. The document indicates that Maplebrook Elementary School's STaR Chart rating has declined over the past year.

1. Texas STaR Chart

2. AgendaWhat is STaR Chart?

3. What do schools use the STaR Chart for?

4. How can the STaR Chart help me?The Texas STaR Chart – An IntroductionWhat is it?

5. How is the data used?

6. How can this information help me in my classroom?

7. What ratings did MBE receive?What is the Texas STaR Chart?

8. What is the Texas STaR Chart?STaR stands forSchool Technology and ReadinessIt is a tool that teachers may use to self-assess their use of technology and analyze ways to improve their teaching in the 21st century.

9. It is aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010What is the Texas STaR Chart?The Texas STaR Chart was developed around the four key domains of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010

10. Teaching and Learning

11. Educator Preparation and Development

12. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

13. Infrastructure and TechnologyTo read the Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2010, go tohttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665

14. How is the Data Used?

15. How is the Data Used?To create and/or update the district’s technology plan.

16. To set benchmarks and goals.