This document summarizes the results of a STaR (School Technology and Readiness) chart assessment for High Point Elementary. The STaR chart is a tool used by Texas schools to evaluate their progress in 4 key areas related to educational technology based on the state's long-range technology plan. While High Point scored at the "Advanced Tech" level in Infrastructure, their scores dropped from "Advanced Tech" to "Developing Tech" in the areas of Teaching & Learning, Educator Preparation & Development, and Leadership/Administration over the past 3 years. The presentation identifies goals to improve technology integration and student-centered learning at High Point Elementary.

1. Texas STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness Presented by: Sarah Graham High Point Elementary

2. Welcome What is the STaR chart? It is a tool for teachers to plan and self assess the alignment with the Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2010. We can use the results to determine progress towards meeting the goals of the district, the Long Range plan, and technology integration. Today we will discuss the results of High Point Elementary

3. There are 4 levels of progress Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech- where we want to be

4. Key Area- Teaching & Learning The first key area is Teaching and Learning This includes: Patterns of classroom use Frequency/Design of instructional setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning

5. Teaching & Learning Our Scores 2006-2007- Developing Tech 2007-2008- Developing Tech 2008-2009- Developing Tech 69.7% of the state is also on Developing Tech

6. What does that mean Instruction is teacher-directed and students regularly use technology on an individual basis to access electronic information and develop communication and presentation projects. There is minimal use of technology foundation in TEKS. Most technology applications of TEKS are met K-8

7. Key Area- Educator Preparation & Development This is the second key area This includes: Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning

8. Educator Preparation & Development Our Scores 2006-2007- Advanced Tech 2007-2008- Advanced Tech 2008-2009- Developing Tech Why are we going down a level? 74.2% of the state is also on Developing Tech

9. What does that mean? Use of technology is for administrative tasks and classroom management. There is use of online resources. 40% of educators meet SBEC standards. Administrators expect teachers to use technology. 6-24% of technology budget allocated for professional development

10. Key Area- Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support This is the third key area. This includes: Leadership and vision Planning Instructional support Communication and collaboration Budget Leadership support for online learning

11. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Our scores 2006-2007- Advanced Tech 2007-2008- Advanced Tech 2008-2009- Developing Tech Why did we go down again? 49% of the state is also Developing Tech

12. What does that mean? Campus plan aligned with Long-Range Plan for Technology Teachers and administrators have vision for technology. One technical support staff to 750 computers. There is a full-time district technology director. The Technology Allotment and local funding is used for purchases.

13. Key Area- Infrastructure for Technology This is the forth key area. It includes: Students per computer Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical support Local area network wide area network Distance learning capacity

14. Infrastructure for Technology Our scores 2006-2007- Advanced Tech 2007-2008- Advanced Tech 2008-2009- Advanced Tech 57.2% of the state is Advanced Tech

15. What does that mean There are 4 or less students per computer. There is direct connectivity to Internet in 75% of classrooms and library. Web-based learning is available. All rooms are on LAN/WAN. There is one educator per computer. There is shared use of other resources

16. High Point 2008-2009 STaR Results

17. In conclusion Our lowest area is in Infrastructure, what can we do to improve? We need to make learning more technology based- student centered. Work together to improve High Point Elementary Additional information available at http://starchart.esc12.net/

18. Let’s make High Point Exemplary! Resources http://starchart.esc12.net/ http://jwe.navasotaisd.org/