1. The Star Chart What is its purpose? What does it measure? Why does it matter? Presenting the new technologyThe STaR Chart Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010

2. Purpose and Objectives Explain the origin of the STaR Chart and its association with Texas Educational Technology goals Highlight key categories and focus areas the STaR Chart seeks to measure Show how the STaR Chart relates to future implementation of classroom technology Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010

3. The STaR Chart What is its purpose? “STaR” is an acronym for School Technology and Readiness The STaR Chart is a tool for measuring progress of Texas schools toward Texas’ Long-Range Plan for Technology. Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010

4. Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010 The STaR Chart What does it measure? School Year: 2008-2009 Grade Level:District: Goose Creek ESC: Region04 Campus: Baytown Junior Focus Area(s): TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6 Tot EP1 EP2 EP3 EP4 EP5 EP6 Tot L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 Tot INF1 INF2 INF3 INF4 INF5 INF6 Information input by Texas teachers is tabulated and reported on the TEA website. Educators can search for state-wide or campus results by reporting year to show progress toward technology integration. Texas STaR Chart Campus Search

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10. Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010 The STaR Chart What does it measure? Baytown Jr Technology Growth 2006-2009

11. Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010 The STaR Chart Why does it matter? The Texas Teacher STaR Chart May Be Used to: Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented.

12. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Also May Be Used to: 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. Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula and discretionary funds. Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010 The STaR Chart Why does it matter?

13. The Star Chart Purposeto assess needs and set goals for classroom use of technology to support student achievement Measures campus growth in Teaching & Learning, Educator Preparation, Administration & Support, and Infrastructure Matters because it connects to student learning and campus technology funding Presenting the new technologyThe STaR Chart Sandy Allen, Baytown Junior School 6/5/2010