STaR Chart

Results

Agenda

• Introduction

• School Chart

• Areas of improvement

• Improvement Plan

• Final Thought/Questions

What is the STaR Chart?

• Online tool to assess technology in class.

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

• fulfilling the requirements in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D

What is the STaR Chart?

• Help plan for technology needs.

• Help decision making process in the technology area.

• All teachers must complete the Chart

What is the STaR Chart?

• Four Areas:1. Teaching and Learning

2. Educator Preparation

3. Administration and Support

4. Infrastructure

What is the Star Chart?

• Four Levels of Progress1. Early Tech

2. Developing Tech

3. Advance Tech

4. Target Tech

School Results

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Teaching andLearning

EducatorPreparation and

Development

LeadershipAdmin and

InstructionalSupport

Infraestructurefor Technology

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

DT

ET

DT

Description of Levels of Progress

ET-Early Tech

DT-Developing Tech

AT-Advance Tech

TT-Target Tech

AT

DTTT

Area for Improvement

Teaching and Learning

CHART

Area of Improvement

Teaching and Learning• Overall 1 point improvement in three

years in key area

• No improvement in Technology Apps TEKS implementation in three years

How We Can Improve

• Familiarize yourself with TA.

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/currc.html

• Select one of the TA TEKS

• Implement it through content area Inst.

How we can improve

• ITS visits classrooms.

• ITS models integration of TA TEKS

• 45 min. monthly training

• Assessment of the plan

Final Thoughts

• Area for Improvement: Teaching and Learning View Chart Again

• Focus Area: Technology Apps TEKS

• Create a digital portfolio with the best projects.

Final Thoughts

• Be ready to ask questions during 45 min.

meetings.

• This school year Tijerina ES will move forward from DT to AT!