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 ChartSchool Technology and ReadinessPresented by: Sarah GrahamHigh Point Elementary

2. WelcomeWhat 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 progressEarly TechDeveloping TechAdvanced TechTarget Tech- where we want to be

4. Key Area- Teaching & LearningThe first key area is Teaching and LearningThis includes:Patterns of classroom useFrequency/Design of instructional settingContent Area ConnectionsTechnology Applications TEKS ImplementationStudent Mastery of Technology ApplicationsOnline Learning

5. Teaching & LearningOur Scores2006-2007- Developing Tech2007-2008- Developing Tech2008-2009- Developing Tech69.7% of the state is also on Developing Tech

6. What does that meanInstruction 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 & DevelopmentThis is the second key areaThis includes:Professional Development ExperiencesModels of Professional DevelopmentCapabilities of EducatorsAccess to Professional DevelopmentLevels of Understanding and Patterns of UseProfessional Development for Online Learning

8. Educator Preparation & DevelopmentOur Scores2006-2007- Advanced Tech2007-2008- Advanced Tech2008-2009- Developing TechWhy 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 SupportThis is the third key area.This includes:Leadership and visionPlanningInstructional supportCommunication and collaborationBudgetLeadership support for online learning

11. Leadership, Administration and Instructional SupportOur scores2006-2007- Advanced Tech2007-2008- Advanced Tech2008-2009- Developing TechWhy 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 TechnologyTeachers 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 TechnologyThis is the forth key area.It includes:Students per computerInternet Access Connectivity SpeedOther Classroom TechnologyTechnical supportLocal area network wide area networkDistance learning capacity

14. Infrastructure for TechnologyOur scores2006-2007- Advanced Tech2007-2008- Advanced Tech2008-2009- Advanced Tech57.2% of the state is Advanced Tech

15. What does that meanThere 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 conclusionOur 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 ElementaryAdditional information available athttp://starchart.esc12.net/

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