The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which is an online self-assessment tool that Texas K-12 schools use to evaluate their technology preparedness. The STaR Chart focuses on four critical areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation, administration and support, and infrastructure. It is aligned with Texas' long-range technology plan and is used by schools for planning, budgeting, and evaluating progress in integrating technology across the curriculum.

1. Texas Star ChartWharton ISDC. W. Dawson Elementary & Wharton ElementaryPresented by Monica A. Rath

2. Agenda Definition of Texas STaR Chart

3. Areas of Focusing

4. Data

5. Questions

6. SummaryWhat is the Texas STaR Chart? STaR is the acronym for School Technology and Readiness.

7. An online resource tool for self-assessment of campus and district efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum

8. Asses technology preparedness in Texas K-12 schools.

9. This chart is aligned with the new Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

10. Teachers, campuses and districts must complete the STaR Chart online each year.

11. The chart used for planning, budgeting and evaluation of progress in technology.Areas of Focusing: Four Critical AreasTeaching and LearningEducator PreparationAdministration and SupportInfrastructure

12. Teaching and LearningPatterns of Classroom Use

13. Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting

14. Content Area Connections

15. Technology Application (TA) TEKS Implementation

16. Student Mastery of Technology Applications