Texas STaR ChartSchool Technology and Readiness

A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing

Agenda

Introduction of STaR ChartCampus 2008-2009 STaR Chart SummaryConclusion Helpful WebsitesQuestions???

Texas STaR Chart• Helps teachers, campuses, and districts determine

their progress toward meeting goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology

• Assist in measurement of impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through use of technology

• Identifies needs for on-going professional development and raises awareness of research-based instructional goals

Texas STaR Chart• Developed around four key areas 1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and Development3. Leaders hip, Administration, and Instructional Support4. Infrastructure for Technology

• Campus receives one of four classification levels for each key area

1. Early Tech2. Developing Tech3. Advanced Tech4. Target Tech

Texas Campus STaR Chart Summary(Thompson Elementary)

(Key: 6-8 Early Tech / 9-14 Developing Tech / 15-20 Advanced Tech / 21-24 Target Tech)

Conclusion• Goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology,

2006-2020: all campuses to reach and maintain Target Tech classification

by 2020

improve student academic achievement through use of technology

assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring all are technologically literate by the end of eighth grade

encourage effective integration of technology resources and systems with teacher training and curriculum development

Helpful Websites

• Texas STaR Charthttp://starchart.esc12.net/

• Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html

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