The Texas STaR Chart is an assessment tool used by teachers, campuses, and districts in Texas to evaluate their progress on technology goals. It measures teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership, and infrastructure in four categories: emerging, developing, maturing, and transforming. According to a 2006-2009 assessment, the campus discussed was considered "developing" in technology, meaning instruction is teacher-directed with minimal classroom tech use, and about half of classrooms have internet access. The STaR Chart is used for self-reflection to improve campus technology and prepare students.

1. The Texas STaR Chart

2. What is the STaR Chart?The Texas STaR chart is an assessment tool used to help teachers, campuses, and districts meet the goals of the Texas Long Range plan for Technology.

3. What does the STaR chart measure?Teaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership AdministrationInfrastructure for Technology

4. STaR Chart Results 2006-2009

5. The results show that we are considered to be in the DEVELOPING TECH category.This the average for most campuses in the state.

6. Developing Tech means:Instruction is teacher directed and there is minimal use of technology in the classroom.Use of technology is usually for classroom management.6-24% of campus budget is used for training.There is a vision for technology.50% of classrooms have internet connectivity.There is usually shared use of resources.

7. The STaR chart provides a way for our campus to use self reflection and determine ways to improve technology on campus.We must improve campus technology to better serve our students and prepare them for the global community that exists today.