2. Introduction to STaR STaR: School Technology and Readiness Purpose: To improve student learning through use of technology per NCLB To monitor progress of meeting the goals in Texas’ Long Range for Technology Plan To identify needs for professional development to improve student learning
3. STaR Chart Areas 4 Areas Monitored on STaR Chart Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology
6. MWHS Results for 2009-2010 Teaching and Learning 13 – Developing Tech Educator Preparation and Development 15 – Advanced Tech Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 18 – Advanced Tech Infrastructure for Technology 21 – Target Tech
7. Conclusions Improvements have been made in all areas except for Infrastructure (already at Target Tech) over 3 year period. Areas of Needed Improvement Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development
8. Conclusions Plan for Improvement August In-service Focus Integrating technology into instruction for differentiation and student engagement Increasing teacher knowledge of online learning (ex. Distance learning)
9. Resources TEA STaRChart Website: http://starchart.esc12.net/ Information on how to read STaRChart Data: http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf