Agenda

• No Child Left Behind

• Teacher STaR Chart

• Campus STaR Chart

• Survey

• STaR Chart Data

• Challenges

• Conclusion

Texas STaR Chart

NCLB

• An online resource tool for self-assessment of fundamental knowledge and skills.

• Requires that students be technology literate by the end of the eighth grade.

• Texas Technology Applications curriculum supports teaching, learning, and integration

Teacher STaR Chart

• Establishes a clear framework for measuring how well teachers are prepared to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to strive in today’s information and communication technologies economy

Campus STaR Chart

• Designed to help 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

• Data from the chart is used to report progress toward the requirements in NCLB, Title II, Part D

Survey

• Texas campuses must complete the survey online and use the profile annually to gauge their progress in integrating technology into the school and aligning with national and state standards (http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart).

School District: LA JOYA ISDCampus: Juarez-Lincoln High School  Campus Results

Summary Area Key Area Totals Key Area STaR Classifications Trends

Teaching & Learning2008-09: 122007-08: 122006-07: 11

2008-09: 22007-08: 22006-07: 2

Instruction is teacher-directed. Students regularly use technology for some projects and information. Teachers must work often with technology and students to improve student achievement.

Educator Preparation & Development

2008-09: 122007-08: 112006-07: 12

2008-09: 22007-08: 22006-07: 2

Teachers use technology for administrative tasks and classroom management. They must attend more staff development trainings to acquire the knowledge needed to assist students in their classroom.

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

2008-09: 142007-08: 132006-07: 12

2008-09: 22007-08: 22006-07: 2

Campus aligned with Long-Range Plan for Technology. Uses local funding.

Infrastructure for Technology

2008-09: 132007-08: 132006-07: 18

2008-09: 22007-08: 22006-07: 3

There are 4 or less students per computer. There is direct connectivity to internet.

Challenges

• Students must become active participants in the learning process

• Move from traditional teacher-led learning model to a student-centered collaborative model

Conclusion

• These technology tools make possible collaboration of diverse work and learning groups and provide access to rich resources and expertise previously unavailable.

References

• Texas Education Agency. Texas Star Chart. <www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart>