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 Chart Wharton ISD C. W. Dawson Elementary & Wharton Elementary Presented by Monica A. Rath

3. Areas of Focusing

4. Data

5. Questions

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.

13. Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting

14. Content Area Connections

15. Technology Application (TA) TEKS Implementation

16. Student Mastery of Technology Applications

18. Models of Professional Development

19. Capabilities of Educators

20. Access to Professional Development

21. Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use

23. Planning

24. Instructional Support

25. Communication and Collaboration

26. Budget

28. Internet Access Connectivity Speed

29. Other Classroom Technology

30. Technical Support

31. Local Area Network Wide Area Network

33. Developing Tech

34. Advanced Tech

36. Campus Statewide Summary by Key Area

37. STaR Chart Comparisons 2006-2009

38. Wharton Elementary School What is your role in helping our campus reach the level of Target Technology?

39. Wharton Elementary School What technological resources does our campus need to meet our goal?

41. The STaR Chart measures progress both on the state and local levels.