Plano Senior High School

STaR Chart Data

Agenda

• What is the STaR Chart?

• How Schools Are Scored

• Key Areas

• Performance Rankings

• Campus STaR Chart Summary

• Strengths and Weaknesses

What is the STaR Chart?

• School Technology and Readiness

• Established by the Texas Education Agency

• Used to Integrate Technology Across the Curriculum

How Schools Are Scored

• Data is Compiled from All Texas Teachers

• Profile Indicators Place Each Campus at One of Four Levels

• The Level Determines the Ranking in Each Key Area

• Each Key Area Has Six Categories for a Maximum Score of 24

Key Areas

I. Teaching and Learning

II. Educator Preparation and Development

III. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

IV. Infrastructure for Technology

Performance Rankings

• Early Tech (6-8)

• Developing Tech (9-14)

• Advanced Tech (15-20)

• Target Tech (21-24)

Plano Senior High SchoolSTaR Chart Summary

23

2019

18

23

201919

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation& Development

Leadership,Administration, &

Instructional Support

Infrastructure forTechnology

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To

tal

2006-2007 2007-2008

Advanced Tech

Advanced Tech

Advanced Tech

Target Tech

Teaching and Learning20

07-2

008

2006

-200

7 This area needs improvement

Educator Preparation & Development

2007

-200

820

06-2

007

This area needs improvement

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

2007

-200

820

06-2

007

This area needs improvement

Infrastructure for Technology20

07-2

008

2006

-200

7

A 4 in this area requires a 1:1 Student to Computer Ratio

Areas of Strength

• Online Access to Technology

• High Speed Internet Access

• Use of Technology in all Curriculum Areas

• Professional Development for Teachers

• Anytime Access for Teachers, Students and Administration

Areas for Improvement

• Incorporating Online Learning– It Happens Online Video

• Professional Development for Online Learning

• Capabilities of Educators

• Instructional Support

Improving Online Learning

• Train Educators for Effective Use of Online Tools

• Show Educators How to Create Web-Based Lessons

• Make Blogs and Online Communication Tools Available to Students

• Incorporate Online Tools into Classroom Projects

Summary• Overall our campus is doing very well in

meeting most of the goals.• We are above state averages in every key

area.• We have a strong infrastructure and

reliable 24/7 access for educators and students.

• We need to work on incorporating online learning into our curriculum.

Important Resources

• STaR Chart Website

• Plano Senior High School STaR Chart

• Statewide Summary Data

• Plano Senior High School Website

Created by Tina Cone

CTE Teacher at Plano Senior High School

Developed for Lamar University Masters Course: Fundamentals of Educational Technology

June 2009