The STaR Chart is a tool developed by the Texas Education Agency to assess school districts' progress in four areas of technology based on the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Teachers evaluate their own use of technology in the classroom across teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and support, and infrastructure. Shotwell's scores from 2009-2010 showed advanced progress in teaching and learning and leadership but developing progress in educator preparation and infrastructure. The data from the STaR Chart is used for planning staff development, budgeting, lesson planning, and infrastructure improvements.

1. Texas STaR Chart Presented by: Brandy Bumpus www.ThemeArt.com

2. Agenda Welcome History of STaR Chart Four Areas Assessed Levels of Progress Shotwell’s Scores Data Driven Decisions Conclusion

3. History of the STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness Developed by TEA Assesses District and Campus Progress towards the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Teachers Evaluate Use of Technology in the Classroom

4. Four Areas Assessed Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

5. Four Levels of Progress Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech Every school district is expected to reach Target Tech in each area by 2020!!

6. Shotwell’s Scores for 09-10 Teaching and Learning: Advanced Tech Educator Preparation and Development: Developing Tech Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support: Advanced Tech Infrastructure for Technology: Developing Tech

7. Comparison Data

8. Data Driven Decisions Data from the STaR Chart will be used to: Plan Staff Development Budget for New Technology Develop Technology Rich Lesson Plans Increase Infrastructure

9. Conclusion STaR Chart is Administered Every Year Four Areas are Assessed Ratings Range: Early, Developing, Advanced, and Target Data is Used for Decision Making You can access a copy of the STaR Chart at: http://starchart.esc12.net/