The document provides instructions for teachers to complete the Texas STaR Chart survey to self-assess the school's technology integration efforts. It outlines the website URL and login steps for returning vs. new teachers. It also summarizes the four key areas assessed by the STaR Chart - Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Leadership/Administration, and Infrastructure. The school's 2008-2009 results show they need to improve Teaching/Learning and Educator Preparation, continue advancing Leadership/Administration, and maintain Infrastructure successes. Completing the STaR Chart will help the school maximize technology usage benefits.

1. The Texas STaR Chart

2. Agenda slide What is a STaR Chart?.....................3 What do I need to do?.......................4 Instructions for returning teachers….5 Instructions for new teachers….….6-8 What are the Key Areas?..................9 Key Area Classifications..................10 Our campus classifications..............11 What does this mean to us?............12 Conclusion.......................................13

3. The Texas Education Agency Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) developed the Texas STaR Chart (Texas S chool T echnology a nd R eadiness Chart) as a self-assessment of your school’s and district’s efforts to integrate technology across the curriculum.

4. All faculty are required to go to the following TEA website : http://starchart.esc12.net/ Login and complete the STaR Chart survey for our campus.

5. Instructions for Returning Teachers 1. Go to: http://starchart.esc12.net/ ;click the login button on the left side of the website. 2. Log in to STaR Chart using Username: will receive in an email Password: one you have created. If you do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link. You will receive an e-mail shortly after.

6. Instructions for new Teachers Create Teacher Profile 1.Go to: http://starchart.esc12.net/ ; click the login button on the left side of the website. 2.Log in to STaR Chart using Username: will receive in an email Temporary Password: password

7. New teachers continued: 3. After logging in, create your STaR Chart profile by entering: A. correct email address B. a revised password that can easily be remembered from year to year C. grade level D. subject area . submit

8. New Teachers continued: You will immediately receive an email verification that includes a link to the STaR Chart site. This link must be clicked in order to validate the Teacher STaR Chart account . If for any reason you are unable to click the link, it may be necessary to copy and paste the entire URL (link) in your browser address bar, then select GO. 4. You will be taken to the login page and will be able to login with your username and the your new password Please retain a copy of your STaR Chart username, password, and email address in a file for use next year.

9. Four Key Areas of the STaR Chart Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

10. Key Area Classifications for the STaR Chart Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

11. 2008-2009 Campus Results Chart Key total points classification Area I: Teaching and Learning 13 Developing Tech Area II: Educator Preparation And 12 Developing Development Tech Area III: Leadership, Administration, 17 Advanced and Instructional Support Tech Area IV: Infrastructure for 21 Target Tech Technology

12. What does this mean for us? Analysis of last year’s chart shows we need to: Strive to improve the Key Areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development. Achieve continued improvement to the Key Area of Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support. Maintain continued success in the Key Area of Infrastructure for Technology.

13. Conclusion By continually assessing data from the STaR Chart on our advancement in technological usage, we can maximize our use of technology and the benefits it holds for our students’ success!