This document summarizes the STaR Chart, a survey used by Texas schools to assess technology readiness. It shows the results for T.W. Browne campus from 2006-2009. While most areas were initially at the "Developing Tech" level, results improved over time, with some reaching "Advanced Tech" by 2008-2009. The data can help the campus evaluate technology, develop a technology plan, determine competencies, and distribute funds.

1. TEXAS STAR CHART Where does T.W. Browne stand in technology readiness?

2. AGENDA What is the STaR Chart? STaR Chart Levels of Proficiency Campus Data What Can We Do With the Data? Conclusion

3. STAR S CHOOL T ECHNOLOGY AND R EADINESS What is the STaR chart? A state authorized survey that is used as a teacher resource for planning and self-assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

4. STAR CHART AREAS OF FOCUS Teaching and Learning Educator and Preparation Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. STAR CHART LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY Early Tech (Score of 6-8) Developing Tech (Score of 9-14) Advanced Tech (Score of 15-20) Target Tech (Score of 21-24) A Closer Look

6. Where Does T.W. Browne Stand??? Key Area Year Total Classification Teaching and Learning 2006-2007 9 Developing Tech 2007-2008 11 Developing Tech 2008-2009 10 Developing Tech Professional Development Experiences 2006-2007 8 Early Tech 2007-2008 10 Developing Tech 2008-2009 17 Advance Tech Leadership, Administration and Teachnical Support 2006-2007 9 Developing Tech 2007-2008 9 Developing Tech 2008-2009 16 Advance Tech Infrastructure for Technology 2006-2007 8 Early Tech 2007-2008 9 Early Tech 2008-2009 12 Developing Tech

7. LET’S SEE IT ANOTHER WAY…

8. HOW CAN THIS DATA HELP OUR CAMPUS??? Evaluation of our technology on our campus Develop or implement a technology plan Establish distribution of funds for technology Determine teachers’ and students’ competencies with technology

9. HELPFUL LINKS STaR Chart http://starchart.esc12.net/ STaR Teacher Chart http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxTSC.pdf Texas Education Association- Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665