1. Texas STaR Chart Presented by Michella Joseph

2. Agenda What is a STaR Chart? 4 sections of the chart Campus STaR Chart Results 2008-2009 Results Conclusion

3. What is a STaR Chart? STaR = School Technology and Readiness A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile.

4. What is a STaR Chart? Continued 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.

5. What is a STaR Chart? Continued Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology. Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula, and discretionary funds.

6. 4 Sections of the STaR Chart Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

7. Teaching and Learning Students and teachers should be able to effectively communicate with peers and others around the world digitally.

8. Educator Preparation and Development Teachers should be fully prepared to introduce students to become effective digital citizens in the 21st century.

9. Leadership Administration and Instructional Support Administrators should set the example when it comes to technology. They should model and use it every day and be the example for teachers. Principal Kevin Foxworth Teacher Kerry Reinhackel

10. Infrastructure for Technology A 21st century infrastructure will offer high speed connectivity among schools, colleges, medical facilities, libraries, businesses and homes. It will have tools and resources for all learners.

11. Highlands Junior SchoolData of Campus STaR Chart from 2006-2009 6-8 = Early Tech 9-14 = Developing Tech 15-20 = Advanced Tech 21-24 = Target Tech

12. Highlands Jr. Overall STaR Chart 2008-2009

13. Conclusion STaR Chart is a great tool for self-evaluation HJS is working together to create effective digital citizens Still some work to be done in all areas What will your contribution be?

14. Bibliography http://starchart.esc12.net/history.html http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html http://starchart2.esc12.net/ http://schools.gccisd.net/default.aspx?name=hjs.home