The Texas STaR Chart is a tool for teachers and campuses to evaluate their use of technology. It reviews an empty STaR chart and its possible ratings of Early Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech, and Target Tech. School and state data are evaluated to identify trends and determine why points were lost or gained in different areas such as Learning and Teaching, Educator Preparation and Development, and Infrastructure for Technology. The document concludes that infrastructure is moving in the right direction.

1. Texas STaR Chart A Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing

2. Introduction and Agenda The Texas STaR chart is a teacher and campus evaluation of the utilization of technology. Review the parts of the Star Chart. Evaluate campus and state data.

3. STaR Chart http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxTSC.pdf Here we will review an empty STaR chart and discuss the possible ratings. Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

4. School Data

5. Trends and Conclusion Learning and Teaching Why did we lose 2 points? Educator Preparation and Development What can we do to make some gains? Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support What was different in 2007-2008? Infrastructure for Technology Moving in the right direction