The document summarizes the results of the Texas STaR Chart assessment, which measures teacher readiness to integrate technology based on the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology. Over 7,600 teachers completed the assessment across four areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Leadership, and Infrastructure. Most teachers ranked at Developing or Advanced levels across the areas. The STaR Chart is intended to support technology planning, budgeting, and progress evaluation to work toward the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan.

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2. Texas Teacher STaR Chart Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Statewide Summary Campus Results In conclusion…

3. ( S chool T echnology a nd R eadiness) Mirrors Texas Long Range Plan for technology Allows teachers to determine progress toward meeting goals Measures teacher readiness to equip students with technology knowledge and skills

4. Access to Texas Long Range Plan Focus: Promote Academic Excellence Four main areas (included on STaR chart): 1.) Teaching and Learning 2.) Educator Preparation and Development 3.) Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support 4.) Infrastructure

5. Total Completed: 7641 out of 8091 Possible Rankings in order from least to greatest : Early Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech, Target Tech Category Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Leadership Infrastructure Percentage 69.7% 74.2% 49.0% 57.2% Number of Responses 5327 5668 3742 4370 Ranking Decided by Criteria Developing Tech Developing Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech

6. Key Area Area Total STaR Classification Teaching and Learning 06-07: 18 07-08: 16 08-09: 14 Advanced Advanced Developing Educator Preparation 06-07: 15 07-08: 14 08-09: 13 Advanced Developing Developing Leadership 06-07: 19 07-08: 17 08-09: 16 Advanced Advanced Advanced Infrastructure 06-07: 20 07-08: 21 08-09: 21 Advanced Target Target

7. Texas Campus STaR Charts will: Support technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress Allow districts and campuses to make informed decisions Act as an ongoing tool for decision making The ultimate goal: -All students are literate by the end of the 8 th grade -Promote Academic Excellence