The Texas STaR Chart is a teacher self-assessment tool aligned with Texas's 2006-2020 Long-Range Technology Plan that evaluates how teachers integrate technology into teaching across four key areas. All Texas teachers are required to annually complete the online STaR Chart to assess technology integration efforts and determine progress towards statewide technology goals. Information from the STaR Chart can help schools determine strengths, weaknesses, professional development needs, and funding requirements to improve technology use and student achievement.

1. The Texas STaR Chart … and Gause I.S.D.

2. Do you know what a STaR Chart is?

3. S--schoolT--technologyA--andR--readinessIt is a teacher tool for planning and self-assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020.

4. What is the Texas STaR Chart?*a special online resource tool to assist Texas teachers in self-assessing efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum.*was developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020*is designed to help determine progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology

5. Who is required to complete the STaR Chart?* Beginning with the 2006-07 school year, all Texas teachers are required to complete the online version of the Texas Teacher STaR Chart annually. *Statewide reports from the Texas Teacher STaR Chart are used to report progress toward fulfilling the requirements in No Child Left Behind.

6. How does Gause I.S.D. measure up?

7. How can we use the information gained from the STaR Chart?*determine our strengths / weaknesses?*help determine professional development needs*provide data for more accurate documentation*determine funding needs*provide information for the campus vision and technology

8. How will it affect our students and their achievement?* state assesses data and makes necessary changes* state determines funding for technology growth*districts determine prof. dev. Needs and students benefit from teachers well-trained in technology

9. The Teacher STaR Chart can be located at:www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart