The document discusses the Texas STaR Chart, which is a tool that teachers, schools, and districts in Texas can use to evaluate their progress in meeting technology goals. The chart answers questions about a teacher's current technology skills and knowledge, how technology is being integrated into teaching and learning, and what areas need improvement. It also provides data on how schools are performing in technology integration based on metrics like internet access, professional development funding, and curriculum standards. The document concludes by outlining steps a school can take to advance from developing to advanced levels of technology use, such as ensuring all educators meet technology standards and allocating over 30% of the budget to technology training.

1. The Texas STaR ChartData schools can use to ensure technological advancement

2. What is the STaR Chart?The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology,2006-2020,as well as meeting the goals of their district.http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart

3. Questions the chart answers for teachers1) What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development?2) What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus?3) What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D?4) In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students?5) What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?

4. Data BreakdownA breakdown of data will give teachers an understanding of where Pleasantville stands as a campus in regards to technology integration.

6. Moving From Developing to Advanced Tech at PleasantvilleDeveloping TechDescriptionInstruction is teacher directedStudents regularly use technology on an individual basisThere is minimal use of technology in foundation TEKSMost Technology application TEKS are metAdvanced Tech DescriptionInstruction is teacher facilitatedStudents work with peers and experts to evaluate information.Technology is integrated into foundation area TEKS.All technology application TEKS are met2008-2009 Goal for 2010-2011

7. Conclusion: Steps to ensure Success100% of educators meet SBEC standards.There is on-demand internet access for every student, direct connectivity available in all classrooms.30% or more of budget allocated for professional development in the area of technology integration.All Technology Applications TEKS are met.Teacher will serve as facilitators, mentors, and co-learners.The campus plan will focus on student success, supported by the board and administration.