Travis is shining on the Texas STaR Chart

School Technology and ReadinessA Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned

with the Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

What is the STaR Chart?

Developed to evaluate state and local improvements in the area of student learning in technology

Mandated in No Child Left BehindIdentify needs for ongoing professional

developmentIncrease awareness of research-based instructional

goalsCompares campus to state scoresHelp in determining progress in goals for the Long-

Range Plan and district

The 4 key areas of the STaR Chart

Teaching & Learni

ng

Educator Preparation &Development

Leadership, Administration &

Instructional Support Infrast

ructure for Technology

Long-Range Plan for

Technology in Texas

Travis’s score in the 4 key areas for the past 3 school years

TL = Teaching & Learning EP = Educator Preparation

A&S = Administration & Support In = Infrastructure

TL EP A&S In0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

2006-072007-082008-09

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart

Examples:

Early TechnologyDeveloping Technology

http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxTSC.pdf

You and the STaR Chart:

Where do I find it?

How do I use it?

Where do I go from here?