The STaR Chart is an online self-assessment tool used by Texas schools to evaluate their progress in integrating technology across the curriculum based on the state's long-range technology plan. It measures four areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership/support, and infrastructure. Annie Purl school uses the STaR Chart to determine its performance levels in each area annually and identify needs to help students become technology literate as required by law and prepare them for the 21st century.

1. STaR Charts“Stay the course, light a star, Change the world, where’er you are.”~ Richard Le Gallienne

2. AGENDA What is the Texas Star Chart? Why do we need it? Who uses it?Where does Annie Purl rank in technology performance? How does the STaR Chart measure success? Conclusion

3. Texas School Technology and Readiness Chart- STaRThe Texas StaR chart is an online resource tool for self-assessment of GISD and Annie Purl’s efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum. It is aligned with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

4. The Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020Goal is to promote academic excellence for all students.Looks at 4 main areas: 1. Teaching and Learning (Focus on learners.) 2. Educator Preparation and Development (Focus is on educators.) 3. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (Focus is on leaders.) 4. Infrastructure (Focus is on the infrastructure system.)

5. Why?To determine progress toward meeting the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology.To help meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Students must be technology literate by the end of the 8th grade. To increase technology-based accountability through targeted planning and budgeting.

6. Who?TeachersAll teachers must complete the Texas STaR Chart annually.This helps determine needed professional development in Technology at the campus and district level. DistrictThe Texas Campus STaR Chart produces a profile of the campus toward reaching the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and NCLB. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchartThe Texas Public STaR Chart allow all stakeholders to view the technology readiness of all campuses across the state.

7. 2006-2009 Annie Purl

8. Teaching and LearningScores of 6-8=Early Tech, 9-14=Developing Tech 15-20=Advanced Tech, 21-24=Target TechPatterns of Classroom UseFrequency/Design of Instructional SettingContent Are ConnectionsTechnology Applications TEKS ImplementationStudent Mastery of Technology ApplicationsOnline LearningFocus: ALL Learners

9. Educator Preparation and DevelopmentScores of 6-8=Early Tech, 9-14=Developing Tech 15-20=Advanced Tech, 21-24=Target TechProfessional Development ExperiencesModels of Professional DevelopmentCapabilities of EducatorsAccess to Professional DevelopmentLevels of Understanding and Patterns of UseProfessional Development for Online LearningFocus: ALL Educators

10. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Scores of 6-8=Early Tech, 9-14=Developing Tech, 15-20=Advanced Tech, 21-24=Target TechLeadership and VisionPlanningInstructional SupportCommunication and CollaborationBudgetLeadership and Support for Online LearningFocus: ALL Leaders

11. Infrastructure for TechnologyScores of 6-8=Early Tech, 9-14=Developing Tech,15-20=Advanced Tech, 21-24=Target TechStudents per ComputersInternet Access Connectivity SpeedOther Classroom TechnologyTechnical SupportLocal Area Network Wide Area NetworkDistance Learning CapacityFocus: Infrastructure System

12. In Conclusion…Our students must become productive, self-sufficient citizens in the technologically-driven world of the 21st Century. It is our responsibility to give them the skills and tools needed for success. We must stay the course, light their stars, and meet the world where our students are!