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TEXAS STaR CHART

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INTRODUCTION <ul><li>What is STaR Chart? </li></ul><ul><li>Importance of the STaR chart </li></ul><ul><li>STaR Chart data </li></ul><ul><li>Areas of Improvement </li></ul><ul><li>How to Improve </li></ul><ul><li>Why Improve? </li></ul><ul><li>Summary </li></ul>Click here to return to Introduction

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What is STaR Chart? <ul><li>Online resource tool for self-assessment of your campus efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum </li></ul><ul><li>Use in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress in local technology projects </li></ul><ul><li>Basis for dialogue with staff, administrators, technology directors, school board members and community leaders to plan for future growth </li></ul><ul><li>Produces a profile of your campus’ status toward reaching the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) and No Child Left Behind </li></ul><ul><li>Measures 4 areas: Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration; and Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology </li></ul>

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Importance of STaR Chart <ul><li>To conceptualize your campus vision of technology. </li></ul><ul><li>Campuses may use the chart to identify current education technology profiles, establish goals, and monitor progress. </li></ul><ul><li>To measure student and teacher proficiencies in integration of technology into all content areas. </li></ul><ul><li>To assist schools in determining professional development needs based on the current technology profile. </li></ul><ul><li>Education administrators and policymakers can use the Texas Campus STaR Chart to determine where to allocate funds. </li></ul><ul><li>To track progress on use of No Child Left Behind Title II, Part D formula and discretionary funds. </li></ul>

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Cy Springs STaR Chart Data

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2009-10 Statewide Data 2009-10 Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure for Technology Early Tech 2.1% 3.7% 1.5% 1.1% Developing Tech 59.3% 68.7% 38.6% 30.4% Advanced Tech 37.8% 26.8% 55.0% 61.0% Target Tech 0.9% 0.7% 4.9% 7.6%

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Areas of Improvement <ul><li>Improvement in Educator Preparation; Administration and Support; and Infrastructure </li></ul><ul><li>Move to Advanced Tech in Administration and Support and Infrastructure </li></ul><ul><li>Need continued improvement in all areas </li></ul><ul><li>Panthers on the PROWL! </li></ul>

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How to Improve <ul><li>Commitment by all stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Professional Development </li></ul><ul><li>Everyone working together to achieve our vision </li></ul><ul><li>Trust </li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to Life Long Learning </li></ul>

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Why Improve? <ul><li>Increase student achievement </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare students for future </li></ul><ul><li>Develop life long learners </li></ul><ul><li>It is our responsibility and commitment </li></ul>

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Summary <ul><li>Using STaR Chart we identify areas of weakness </li></ul><ul><li>Develop plans to improve weak areas </li></ul><ul><li>Improve student and teacher proficiency in technology </li></ul><ul><li>Improve student achievement </li></ul>

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Additional Information <ul><li>Additional information for this presentation can be found at Texas STaR Chart </li></ul>