The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which is used to assess a school's technology readiness and integration. It explains that the STaR Chart evaluates four key areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation and development, leadership/administration, and infrastructure. It then provides details on the rating categories and assessments for each area. The document concludes that the STaR Chart is important for meeting the needs of 21st century learners and preparing them for the future.

1. Texas StAr ChartTaking New Braunfels Middle School into the future.

2. Today we will learn…What is the Texas STaR Chart?Why is it important?What is our campus technology rating?How can we improve?Conclusion/Questions

3. What is the Texas STaR Chart?School Technology and Readiness (STaR)Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665

4. Why is it important?No Child Left BehindGenerates data to answer critical questions aboutCurrent technology profilesProgress toward goals of Long-Range PlanImprove technology integration

5. How is our campus rated?4 Key Areas1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and Development3. Leadership, Administration, and Instruction4. Infrastructure for Technology

6. Teaching and Learning6 CategoriesPatterns of Classroom UseFrequency/Design of Instructional Setting (Highest rating)Content Area ConnectionsTechnology Applications (TA) TEKS ImplementationStudents Mastery of TAOnline Learning

7. Educator Preparation and Development6 CategoriesProfessional development experiencesModels of Professional DevelopmentCapabilities of EducatorsAccess to Professional DevelopmentLevels of Understanding and Patterns of UseProfessional Development for Online Learning

8. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support6 CategoriesLeadership and VisionPlanningInstructional SupportCommunication and CollaborationBudgetLeadership and Support for Online Learning

9. Infrastructure for Technology6 CategoriesStudents per computersInternet Access Connectivity SpeedOther Classroom TechnologyTechnical SupportLocal Area Network Wide Area NetworkDistance Learning Capacity

10. What is our campus rating?4 Possible Ratings1. Early Tech (6-8)2. Developing Tech (9-14)3. Advanced Tech (15-20)4. Target Tech (21-24)

11. NBMS Texas STaR Chart Results

12. The Classroom for 2010-2011

13. How can we improve?Embrace technologyFamiliarize with technologyIntegrate technology into instructionAsk for help

14. ConclusionThe Texas STaR Chart Is ImportantHelps meet the needs of the 21st Century learner todayPrepares the 21st Century Learner for tomorrow

15. References:Instructional Materials and Educational Technology Division. (2010). Texas STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness: A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Texas Education Agency.