The STaR Chart is a tool developed by the Texas Education Agency to help schools evaluate their technology use and readiness based on four key areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and infrastructure. Schools are rated on a scale from early to target technology use. The document discusses Watauga Elementary's current rating of advanced technology and goal of achieving target technology. It provides the purpose and ratings of the STaR Chart as well as sources for more information.

1. STaR School..Technology..and..Readiness

2. Texas Star chartWatauga Elementary

3. agenda STaR Chart… What is it? Purpose Key Areas STaR Ratings Watauga Elementary STaR Ratings Conclusion Sources

4. STaR ChartWhat is it? School Technology and Readiness

5. Texas Star Chart Star Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine if they are meeting the goals set for their district as well as the goals for the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology. Star Chart is developed around four key areas of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology.

6. 4 Key Areas I. Teaching and Learning II. Educator Preparation and Development III. Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support IV. Infrastructure for Technology

7. What is the purpose for the Texas star chart? Identify needs for on-going professional development. Provides data for NCLB, Title I, Part D. Provide Information for funding. Determines if campus and district goals are being met.

8. Star Chart ratings Each key area is assessed and given a rating Early Tech 6-8 Developing Tech 9-14 Advanced Tech 15-20 Target Tech 21-24

9. Watauga Elementary Star chart ratings

10. Conclusion Watauga Elementary current STaR rating is ADVANCED TECH We need to move towards the goal of achieving TARGET TECH

11. The Texas Star chart For more information on Please Visit http://tea.state.tx.us/starchart

12. Sources of information Texas Education Agency (2002). The Texas Star Chart. Retrieved March 5,2011 from http://tea.state.tx.us/starchart Texas Education Agency (2002). The Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Retrieved March 5,2011 from http://tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt_lrpt.html