The document outlines Garland High School's technology ratings in four key areas according to the STaR Chart assessment tool. It shows ratings of 13-14 in areas of teaching and learning, educator preparation, and leadership/instructional support, indicating a "Developing Tech" level. Infrastructure/technology received a 15, or "Advanced Tech." Goals include raising the overall rating to Advanced Tech by increasing computer labs and providing targeted professional development to help teachers integrate technology into instruction.
3. Key Area I: Teaching and Learning
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 13
(Developing Tech)
4. Key Area II: Educator Preparation
and Development
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 13
(Developing Tech)
5. Key Area III: Leadership, Administration
and Instructional Support
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 14
(Developing Tech)
6. Key Area IV: Infrastructure and
Technology
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 15
(Advanced Tech)
7. Garland High School
STaR Chart Data
2008-2009
15
14.5
Early Tech
14
Developing
13.5 Tech
Advanced Tech
13
Target Tech
12.5
12
Key I Key II Key III Key IV
8. GOALS
• Improve STaR Rating from Developing Tech to
Advanced Tech.
• Increase the number of available computers
labs on campus.
• Provide professional development to aid in
teacher instruction in the classroom
9. Summary
• Bring in a technology instructor to coach
campus teachers monthly.
• Offer professional development targeted at
teaching technology new methods in specific
content areas.