The Star chart is a tool used by schools to report progress on technology goals mandated by federal and state laws. It can evaluate a campus's progress on technology, assist with technology planning and budgeting, and measure success of technology projects. A school's Star chart shows where they are excelling or lacking in technology integration. It indicates they need to better utilize existing technology, incorporate technology more into lessons, focus grant requests on technology, and support each other through technology challenges with the resources they have.

1. What is the Star chart, and what does it mean for us?

2. STaR School Technology and Readiness

3. Federal and state law mandates that states report progress toward technology excellence. Can be used to evaluate a campus’ progress toward meeting technology goals Can be used for technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress in technology projects

4. What does our chart show us?

5. What does this mean for us? We need to find creative ways to utilize the technology we already have We need to plan so that technology is an integrated part of our lessons Our grant requests need to focus on technology if possible We need to help and encourage each other—while we don’t have the technical support we would like, we certainly have some proficient people on our campus! 

6. For more information: http://starchart.esc12.net/