3. What is the StaR Chart? A tool for us in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress in local technology projects Produces a profile of your campus’ status toward reaching the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology Establishes a clear framework for measuring how teachers are equipping students to thrive in today’s economy.
4. Why am I responsible for this? Texas Teacher STaR Chart Completed by individual teachers and correlates with the Campus STaR Chart. Mandatory since 2006-2007 school year. Is beneficial in helping to set benchmarks and goals. Measures student and teacher proficiencies with regard to the integration of technology into all content areas.
5. How does it affect my teaching? Assesses technology preparedness in Texas Schools. Teachers must prepare students to thrive and be successful in the 21st Century. The legislation also requires that all students should be technology literate by the time they leave the eighth grade.
7. Areas to improve 4 Key Areas: Teaching & Learning Developing Tech – 3 years Educator Preparation Developing Tech – 3 years Administration & Support Developing Tech – 2 out of 3 years Infrastructure Advanced Tech – 3 years
8. Questions we need to be asking of all Dawson Dragons: What is Dawson ISD’s current educational technology profile? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate their progress is meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology? What areas should we be focusing on to improve the level of integration to ensure the best for our teachers and students? Statewide Summary by Key Areas
9. Welcometo our future! Let’s strive to get Dawson ISD into the Target area of Technology! It’s is the future. Email: Janie Fryar
