The document summarizes the Texas STaR Chart, which assesses how schools integrate technology into teaching and learning. It is divided into four areas of focus: teaching and learning, educator preparation, administration and support, and infrastructure. The STaR Chart helps determine proper resource allocation and alignment with the state's technology plan. It also establishes technology goals for Trinidad ISD, such as ensuring all 8th graders are technology literate and expanding online opportunities for students and educators.

1. Texas Star ChartTrinidad ISDPresented by Monty Main1

2. AgendaSTaR Chart DefinitionsAreas of Focus within the ChartData to drive our decisionsTechnology Goals-TISDSummary2

3. Texas STaR ChartSTaR is the acronym for school technology and readiness mandated by the 76th Legislature Provides an online resource for assessment of the campus and district integration of technology into all phases of the curriculum All districts, campuses, and teachers are required to complete the STaR chart annuallyThe use of technology is assessed across the board K-12The STaR chart helps determine alignment with the States Long Range Plan for TechnologyThe STaR chart helps determine proper resource allocation and planning in regards to the use of technology within a district, campus and school.3

4. STaR Areas of FocusTeaching and LearningEducator Preparation4

5. STaR Areas of FocusAdministration and SupportInfrastructure5

6. Area One-Teaching and LearningModels patterns of classroom usageShows student mastery of Technology ApplicationsShows Instructional usage and frequency of usage in the classroomDocuments Technology Implementation in the classroom6

7. Area Two-Educator PreparationAssess capabilities of educatorsMeaningful Professional Development from dataTrends understanding and patterns of usageOpportunities for Professional Development7

8. Area Three-Leadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportVisionPlanningInstructional Support for TeachersCollaboration between Administration and TeachersResource Allocation8

9. Area Four-Infrastructure for TechnologyLocal Networks/NetworkingProper Distance Learning Facilities/OpportunitiesInternet AccessibilityTechnical Support/DowntimePeripheral Technology9

10. STaR Chart Levels of TechnologyEarly TechnologyDeveloping TechnologyAdvanced TechnologyTarget Technology10

11. STaR Chart Scoring Guide6-89-1415-2021-2411

12. Campus Statewide Summary by Key Area12

13. Comparative Data Trinidad Campus 2006-200913

14. Technology Goals-TISDEnsure that all 8th grade students are technology literateIncrease the ratio of working computers to studentsInfuse more technology into our classroomsExpand Online opportunities for students and educatorsImprove Professional Development for staff14

15. SummaryThe STaR Chart provides critical snapshots of technology progress in meeting local and state goalsStudents must become increasing diversified in technology to maintain employability in the global job marketNCLB requires our students begin using technology at the Pre-K level15

16. Helpful LinksTexas STaR ChartTexas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020Trinidad ISD16