This document summarizes technology analysis data from West Mesquite High School for the years 2008-2011. It shows that the school improved in most key areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, and Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support over this period. Infrastructure for Technology also strengthened with increased access to computers and network resources for students.

1. Campus Analysis
West Mesquite HS

2. • 2008-09
• 2009-10
• 2010-11
•Texas STaR Chart: http://starchart.esc12.net/

3. All learners:
• have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources
and services for individualized instruction 24/7.
• use information and communication technologies to
collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to
real-world problems.
• use research based strategies in all subject areas to
improve academic achievement.
• communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse
audiences.

4. Key Area STaR
Summary Area Key Area Totals Trends
Classifications
Frequency/Design of
2010-11: 16 2010-11: Advanced Instructional Setting and
Teaching & Learning Technology Applications
2009-10: 18 2009-10: Advanced
TEKS assignments have
2008-09: 13 2008-09: Developing decreased over the last
three years.

5. All educators:
• graduate from an educator preparation program that
models current
technology in instructional and administrative practices
PreK-12.
• exit educator preparation programs knowing how to use
technology
effectively in the teaching and learning process.
• develop new learning environments that utilize technology
as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive
and customized.
• ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout
all of curriculum and instruction.

6. Key Area STaR
Summary Area Key Area Totals Trends
Classifications
Models of Professional
Development and Levels
Educator Preparation 2010-11: 18 2010-11: Advanced
of Understanding and
& Development 2009-10: 16 2009-10: Advanced
patterns of use have
2008-09: 12 2008-09: Developing both decreased over the
past three years.

7. All leaders:
• develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology
plan to
meet the needs of a changing workforce and economy.
• create innovative, flexible and responsive environments to maximize
teaching and learning and community involvement.
• Offer expanded curricular and instructional opportunities to students
via
online, digital technology, and a variety of distance learning
technologies
• provide opportunities for sustained, relevant and timely staff
development in a variety of formats.
• expect and plan appropriate technology use throughout the teaching
and
learning process as well as throughout administration.

8. Key Area STaR
Summary Area Key Area Totals Trends
Classifications
Vision and Planning and
Technical Support have
Leadership, 2010-11: 19 2010-11: Advanced increased over the three
Administration, &
2009-10: 17 2009-10: Advanced year span. Budget and
Instructional Support
Funding have both
2008-09: 15 2008-09: Advanced
decreased over the last
three years.

9. An infrastructure system provides:
• access to all e-learning technologies through ubiquitous
broadband resources available 24/7 for all users.
• just-in-time technical assistance to support teaching and
learning.
• measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate.
• data standards to support interoperability and accessibility
for all users.

10. Key Area STaR
Summary Area Key Area Totals Trends
Classifications
2010-11: 21 2010-11: Target Students per computer and
Infrastructure for
LAN/WAN have both
Technology 2009-10: 16 2009-10: Advanced
decreased over the three
2008-09: 14 2008-09: Developing year span.