Texas STaR ChartHeritage Elementary

Spring ISDVelma Moss

Agenda

• Texas STaR Chart…what is it?• Texas STaR Chart measures what?• What is our technology status?• What is our next step?• Conclusion

The Texas STaR Chart

• An assessment tool developed around four key areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology.

• Designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts to determine their progress toward meeting their goals.

The Texas STaR Chart cont.

• Assist in the measurement of the impact to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in NCLB.

• Enables teachers to see the expectations for Technology and Instruction.

• Self-assess their progress towards meeting • These expectations.

The 4 Key Areas

• Teaching and Learning• Educator Preparation and Development• Leadership Administration and Instructional

Support• Infrastructure for Technology

Our Data

048

1216

2007-20082008-20092009-2010

Heritage Summary

STaR ClassificationsTeaching and Learning Developing TechEducator Preparation and Development

Developing Tech

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

Developing Tech

Infrastructure for Technology Advanced Tech

What the Data Means

Strengths • Direct connectivity to

Internet in 100% of classroom/library

• Other classroom technology• Local Area Network• Technical support available • 4 or less students per

computer

Areas of Concerns• Online learning• Professional Development

experiences• Budget• Patterns of classroom use• Capability of educators

Technology in Our School

Next Step

• Create and implement lesson plans that use technology and higher order thinking skills.

• Attend staff development provided by the district to support the goals of the district.

• Use planning time to collaborate with colleagues.

Conclusion

Teaching and Learning+

Educator Preparation and Development+

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support+

Infrastructure for Technology=

Student Academic Success

Resources

http://www.tea.state.tx.us