The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which is an online self-assessment tool that measures schools' technology integration across curriculums. It focuses on four key areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership/administration, and infrastructure. Results are given for Abilene High School from 2006-2009, which showed developing levels in all areas. Recommendations to reach higher technology levels include increasing staff development, providing students with laptops, dedicating more funds, giving teachers time to work with technology, and designating an on-site technician.

1. Texas STaR Chart Results Abilene High School Jaime Tindall

2. Introduction What is the Texas STaR Chart? Purpose of the Texas STaR Chart? Key Areas Abilene High School Results Recommendations

3. What is the Texas STaR Chart? An online self assessment tool It measure campus’ & district technology integration across all curriculums Campus information may be assessed at: Texas STaR Chart

4. Purpose Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented. Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs. Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources. Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology. Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula and discretionary funds. Source: http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxTSC.pdf

5. Four Key Areas Surveyed Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. Teaching & Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content Content Area Connections Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Online Learning

7. Educator Preparation & Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning

8. Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning

9. Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network Wide Area Network Distance Learning Capacity

10. Abilene High School

11. Abilene HS Teaching & Learning Results Early Technology 8 2006-2007 Developing Technology 10 2007-2008 Early Technology 8 2008-2009 Classification Total School Year

12. Abilene HS Educator Preparation & Development Developing Technology 10 2006-2007 Developing Technology 12 2007-2008 Developing Technology 12 2008-2009 Classification Total School Year

13. Abilene HS Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support Developing Technology 12 2006-2007 Developing Technology 14 2007-2008 Developing Technology 14 2008-2009 Classification Total School Year

14. Abilene HS Infrastructure for Technology Results Developing Technology 15 2006-2007 Developing Technology 12 2007-2008 Developing Technology 12 2008-2009 Classification Total School Year

15. Abilene HS Key Areas

16. Recommendations to reach Target Tech Increase staff development for teachers Each student receives a laptop Designate additional funds to increase technology Give teachers time to work with technology Have a technician on staff to help campus with technology needs