The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, a self-assessment tool for schools to evaluate technology integration. It provides an overview of the STaR Chart, noting that it addresses four key areas and is completed annually by principals. It then gives details about the STaR Chart website, where campus data and training can be accessed. As an example, it summarizes the STaR Chart findings for Whitewright High School, highlighting trends in the four key areas over time and concluding that infrastructure for technology is an area for future resource allocation.

1. Texas STaR Chart A Self-Assessment Tool for Integration of Technology And it’s applications for Whitewright High School

2. Training Agenda Introduction What is a STaR Chart? Whitewright High School STaR Chart Findings Areas of Focus Conclusion

3. What is a STaR Chart? STaR is an acronym that stands for School Technology and Readiness. All applications for state funded technology grants require a completed campus or district Texas STaR Chart profile. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of their district.

4. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart has been developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support; and Infrastructure for Technology. The STaR Chart is completed annually by campus principals or administrators.

5. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Will Help Teachers Answer the Following Critical Questions: What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D? In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students? What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?

6. STaR Chart Website The website is found at http://starchart.esc12.net/. The following items can found on this website: Access to Statewide Summary Data Access to Campus Data Search Texas Teacher STaR Online Training Texas Campus STaR Online Training Links to useful websites such as The US Department of Education or NCLB.

7. Example of a STaR Chart Summary for Whitewright High School http://starchart2.esc12.net/campusSearchlist.aspx?foryear=20082009&district=whitewright&campus=whitewright

8. Whitewright High School Texas Campus STaR Chart Key Areas Summary 2005-2008

9. Whitewright High School STaR Chart Summary Key Area 1 – Teaching and Learning Key Area 2 – Educator Preparation and Development Key Area 3 – Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support Key Area 4 – Infrastructure for Technology

10. Data Trends *At least a classification of Advanced Tech. in all areas *Increase in Key Area Totals in Areas I, II, and III. *Slight downward trend in Key Area IV, Infrastructure for Technology.

11. Conclusions The data highlights where we need to pool our resources: Infrastructure for Technology Our campus is doing a great job overall with technology, but we can use the STaR chart to base future decisions of allocations for resources. Whitewright High School Where the Bell Tolls for Excellence!