1. STaR and E-Rate: The Basics An overview of two important topics in the world of technology in schools. 1

2. Meeting agenda: Star chart information E-rate defined Tascosa High School: 2008-2009 STaR Chart. http://starchart2.esc12.net/campusSearchlist.aspx?foryear=20082009&district=Amarillo&campus=Tascosa STaR= School Technology and Readiness LRPT= Long Range Plan for Technology E-Rate= Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund 2

3. STaR: Purpose Texas tool for assessing technology in schools Aligned with Long Range Plan for Technology –LRPT (2006-2020) StaR chart completed and filed each year in compliance with NCLB Completed chart required for application for technolgy grant $$ 3

4. STaR-Structure STaR Report has 4 key areas 1.Teaching and Learning 2. Educator Preparation 3.Administration and Leadership 4. Infrastructure for technolgy Each of the 4 key areas focuses on 6 levels of readiness and implementation 4

5. Area 1: Teaching and Learning Focus Area #1: Patterns of classroom use Focus Area #2: Frequency of instructional design using digital content Focus Area #3:Content area connections Focus Area #4: Technology application of TEKS Focus Area #5: Student mastery of technology(TEKS) Focus Area #6: Online learning 5

6. Area 2:Educator Preparation and Development Focus Area #1: Content of professional development Focus Area #2: Modelsof professional development Focus Area #3: Capabilities of educators Focus Area #4: Access to professional development Focus Area #5: Understanding and patterns of use Focus Area #6: Professional development for online learning 6

7. Area 3: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Focus area #1: Leadership and vision Focus area #2: Planning Focus area #3: Instructional support Focus area #4: Communication and collaboration Focus area #5: Budget $$$ Focus area #6: Leadership and support for online learning 7

8. Area 4: Infrastructure for Technology Focus area #1: Students per computer Focus area #2: Internet access(connectivity and speed) Focus area #3: Other classroom technology Focus area #4: Technical support Focus area #5: Local /Wide area network Focus area #6: Distance learning capability 8

9. E-Rate E-rate: short name for Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund Under direction of FCC Provides discounts to U.S. schools and libraries for internet access Funded through $$ charged to companies that provide interstate communication 9

10. THS STAR CHART 2006-2009 10

11. Summary/conclusion Teachers complete STaR chart each year Go to http://starchart.esc12.net/ Focus on integrating technology into student driven lessons Expand professional development for technology Go, Rebels! 11