1. Texas STaR Chart DataLong Range Plan for Technology By: Ashley Rials Sour Lake Elementary Hardin Jefferson ISD
2. Why are we here? Today’s Goal: Discuss status of Integration of Technology into the Curriculum at Sour Lake Elem. Agenda: Background-Texas’ Long Range Plan for Technology and STaR Chart SLE’s Current Level of Technology Integration Suggested Actions for Continued Improvement
3. Long Range Plan for Technology The Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT), 2006-2020 “directly supports the mission of Texas Public Education by ensuring and engaging, relevant and future-focused system…preparing each student for success and productivity as a lifetime learner, a world class communicator, a competitive and creative knowledge worker, and an engaged contributing member of the emerging global digital society.” LRPT 2006-2020, pg viii
4. Purpose of STaR Chart Determine progress toward meeting the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology as well as district goals. Assist in measuring efforts to improve student learning through technology use as specified in NCLB, Title II, Part D. Identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research based instructional goals.
5. STaR Chart Data Collection Teachers are required to complete the STaR Chart survey online annually for federally mandated reporting The annual STaR Chart survey gauges progress toward integrating technology into the school and curriculum Teachers’ scores are averaged and taken into account when principal completes and submits Campus STaR chart to TEA
6. STaR Chart Key Areas The Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart has been developed based on the four key areas of the LRPT: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology
11. Teaching and Learning Goals To move toward Target Tech in Teaching and Learning, SLE and HJISD staff should set goals to: Develop and implement exemplary lessons incorporating K-2 Technology Applications TEKS and model student-centered learning experiences Encourage and model the daily integration of existing technology and digital resources into regular classroom instruction
12. Educator Preparation Goals To move toward Target Tech in Educator Preparation and Development, SLE and HJISD staff should set goals to: Provide varied types professional development on technology integration In PD offerings, integrate strategies for promoting students’ higher-order thinking and participation in collaborative learning communities
13. Leadership Goals To move toward Target Tech in Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support, SLE and HJISD staff should set goals to: Develop a technology-rich Campus Plan including goals for online learning and annual technology benchmarks supported by campus funds Establish true teacher partnerships including identified campus technology leaders to participate in technology integration learning communities
14. Infrastructure Goals To move toward Target Tech in Infrastructure for Technology, SLE and HJISD staff should set goals to: Arrange classrooms so the two computers in the room are accessible to and regularly used by all students Decrease the student to computer ratio by funding and adding mobile technology solutions and add additional technologies as funds allow
15. Review of the Data Sour Lake scores at Developing and Advanced Tech in the four key areas of the Texas STaR Chart (based on LRPT) The goal for Sour Lake and all Texas schools is to reach Target Tech Status For the long-term benefit of our 21st Century Learners, we can take the necessary steps to reach target tech
16. In Conclusion and in the Future Teamwork + Effort + Knowledge = TARGET TECH
