The document discusses Texas's STaR Chart, which measures school technology readiness and is used to determine progress towards technology plans, measure student and teacher tech proficiencies, and apply for grants. It explains the different sections on the STaR Chart that are scored, like Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Leadership, and Infrastructure. It then provides the 2008-2009 scores for one school that was Advanced in Teaching/Learning and Infrastructure but Developing in Educator Prep and Leadership areas. In conclusion, it notes the school has fluctuated between Advanced and Developing ratings as teachers and leadership have changed.

1. S CHOOL T ECHNOLOGY A ND R EADINESS Texas STaR Chart

2. Agenda Introduction Remember Parts Score Summary Conclusion

3. Introduction to the STaR Chart Determine progress toward goals of plan Teacher and Campus Level Charts Revise or Create Technology Plan Measure student and teacher proficiencies Apply for grants

4. Things to remember 8 th graders take a Technology Literacy Test Tech Apps courses in 9-12 Only rating yourself

5. Sections of the STaR Chart Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. 2008-2009 STaR Chart Scores Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification Teaching and Learning 15 Advanced Tech Educator Preparation and Development 12 Developing Tech Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support 14 Developing Tech Infrastructure for Technology 16 Advanced Tech

7. Summary Fluctuating between Advanced and Developing Tech Our teachers are at that same point Staff Changes Changes in Leadership

8. Questions? Click here to see the Teacher STaR Chart information Click here to see the Campus STaR Chart information