1. Austin ElementaryTexas STaR Chart Presented by Lourdes Lopez

2. Agenda Why Texas STaR Chart? Four Key Areas Four Levels of Progress How to Access the STaRChart 2009-2010 STaR Chart Summary Critical Questions Summary

3. Why Texas STaR Chart? The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of their district.

4. Why Texas STaR Chart? The Texas Teacher STaRChart is an assessment tool developed around the four key areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology.

5. Four Levels of Progress Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. Teaching and Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning

7. Educator Preparation and Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning

8. Leadership Administration and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning

9. Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network Wide Area Network Distance Learning Capacity

10. Four Levels of Progress Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

11. How to Access the STaR Chart http://starchart.esc12.net

12. Austin Elementary 2009-2010 STaR Chart Summary Advanced Tech

13. The Texas Teacher STaR Chart Will Help Teachers Answer Critical Questions: What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development? What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus? What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D? In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students? What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?

14. Summary Texas teachers must complete the survey online and use the profile annually to gauge their progress in integrating technology into teaching and learning. Campus and district summary data can be reported to school boards, community groups, and technology planning committees as it is aligned with state and local goals. Statewide summary data is reported to state and federal policymakers.

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16. References Texas STaRChart http://starchart.esc12.net/default.html Austin Elementary, Edinburg CISD Campus STaR Chart 2009-2010