The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which is an online self-assessment tool that evaluates how well schools integrate technology across their curriculum. It outlines the STaR Chart's key areas of evaluation and classification levels. The summary then analyzes Donna Park Elementary's STaR Chart classifications from 2006-2009, noting that the only area that has not reached the advanced classification of 15-20 is Educator Preparation and Development, where the school attained a 14. It suggests ways for the school to attain an advanced classification in this area, such as regularly using online resources for all grades and integrating technology into educator collaboration.

1. Texas staR CHART Donna Park Elementary

2. Agenda What is the Texas STaR Chart? STaR Chart’s Key Areas STaR Chart’s Classifications Donna Park’s Classifications 2006-2009 Area of Focus Conclusion

3. What is the texas star chart? School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart Online resource tool for self-assessment of a campus’ and district’s efforts to integrate technology across curriculum http://starchart.esc12.net/ The assessment follows a standard rubric and is aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html

4. Star Chart’s Key Areas I. Teaching and Learning II. Educator Preparation and Development III. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support IV. Infrastructure for Technology

5. Star Chart’s Classifications Early Tech (Rating Range 6-8) Developing Tech (Rating Range 9-14) Advanced Tech (Rating Range 15-20) Target Tech (Rating Range 21-24)

6. Donna Park’s Classifications2006-2009

7. Area of focus Educator Preparation and Development In order for our students to thrive in the information dependent world that awaits them, we must be able to prepare them with the essential technology skills they will need to be successful.

8. Educator Preparation and Development This is the only area in which we have not attained an “Advanced Tech” classification. The scale of Advanced Tech ranges from 15-20. We have attained a total of 14, for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

9. How can we Attain an advanced Tech classification? We need to integrate technology across the curriculum. From Pre-K through 6th grade, we should regularly use online resources. We can integrate technology in our team collaboration. (i.e. Blogging)