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ReviewReviewAgenda-• Purpose and Origins of STaR Chart

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ReviewReviewAgenda-• Purpose and Origins of STaR Chart• Overview of the Texas Long Range

Plan for Technology (LRPT)

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ReviewReviewAgenda-• Purpose and Origins of STaR Chart• Overview of the Texas Long Range

Plan for Technology (LRPT)• Review Horace Mann Junior School

STaR Chart data

STaR Chart- An Evaluation Tool

STaR Chart- An Evaluation Tool

• School Technology and Readiness

STaR Chart- An Evaluation Tool

• School Technology and Readiness• Collects data via an on-line

questionnaire that teacher respond to annually

STaR Chart- An Evaluation Tool

• School Technology and Readiness• Collects data via an on-line

questionnaire that teacher respond to annually

• It is a teacher tool for planning and self-assessing

STaR Chart- An Evaluation Tool

• School Technology and Readiness• Collects data via an on-line

questionnaire that teacher respond to annually

• It is a teacher tool for planning and self-assessing

• It is aligned with the  Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (LRPT) developed by TEA.

STaR Chart Origins and Purpose

STaR Chart Origins and Purpose

• Created along side the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (LRPT). Texas STaR Chart

STaR Chart Origins and Purpose

• Created along side the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (LRPT). Texas STaR Chart

• Provide a time frame for growth toward goals.

STaR Chart Origins and Purpose

• Created along side the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (LRPT). Texas STaR Chart

• Provide a time frame for growth toward goals.

• It can assist in measuring the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.

STaR Chart Origins and Purpose

• Created along side the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (LRPT). Texas STaR Chart

• Provide a time frame for growth toward goals.

• It can assist in measuring the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.

• It also can identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals.

The STaR Chart May Also Be Used to:

The STaR Chart May Also Be Used to:

• Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented.

The STaR Chart May Also Be Used to:

• Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented.

• Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs.

The STaR Chart May Also Be Used to:

• Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented.

• Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs.

• Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources.

The STaR Chart May Also Be Used to:

• Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented.

• Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs.

• Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources.

• Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology.

Long Range Plan for Technology

Long Range Plan for Technology

• A summary of the LRPT four key areas provide information that will help educators more clearly understand the STaR Chart as a measurement tool.

Long Range Plan for Technology

• A summary of the LRPT four key areas provide information that will help educators more clearly understand the STaR Chart as a measurement tool.

• Key Areas: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support; and Infrastructure for Technology. For more information go to STaR Chart Resources

LRPT Rating Scheme

LRPT Rating Scheme• Each of the four areas are divided

into categories.

LRPT Rating Scheme• Each of the four areas are divided

into categories.• Each is assessed using rubrics to

express progress in that category.

LRPT Rating Scheme• Each of the four areas are divided

into categories.• Each is assessed using rubrics to

express progress in that category.• There are four levels of progress;

– Early Tech, – Developing Tech, – Advanced Tech, and – Target Tech.

Texas STaR Chart Data

Texas STaR Chart Data

• The STaR Chart resource page provides access to a comprehensive data-base built on the data collected via the STaR Chart questionnaire.

Texas STaR Chart Data

• The STaR Chart resource page provides access to a comprehensive data-base built on the data collected via the STaR Chart questionnaire.

• Searches can create reports at the state, district, campus, and teacher levels.

Summary AreaKey Area

TotalsKey Area STaR Classification

Trends

Teaching & Learning

2008-09: 112007-08: 132006-07: 11

2008-09: 22007-08: 22006-07: 2

Maintained a Developing Tech rating

Educator Preparation & Development

2008-09: 92007-08: 122006-07: 10

2008-09: 22007-08: 22006-07: 2

Maintained a Developing Tech rating

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

2008-09: 152007-08: 172006-07: 13

2008-09: 32007-08: 32006-07: 2

Increased from a Developing Tech rating to Advanced Tech rating

Infrastructure for Technology

2008-09: 162007-08: 172006-07: 14

2008-09: 32007-08: 32006-07: 2

Increased from a Developing Tech rating to Advanced Tech rating

Data SummaryData Summary

Questions Questions for HMJfor HMJ• How do you compare

to our campus ratings?• How could you find out?• What can we do to increase our

ratings?• What can you do to increase your

rating?• Which of the four areas need

increased focus?

In SummaryIn Summary• The STaR Chart provides a method

of collection data to measure success with goals expressed in the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT).

• The STaR Chart provides information that can guide educators as they seek professional development, and funding for technology related initiatives.