STaR Chart – Data Driven Technology Innovation

Cheryl S. Latiolais

Ross Sterling High School

Introduction / Outcomes FOCUS

• Use STaR Chart data to guide campus improvement

• Break up data teams into existing PLC• Initiate action research to investigate one of

the 4 areas for growth

School Technology and Readiness

Teaching & Learning

Educator Preparation & Development

Leadership, Administration, &Instructional Support

Infrastructure for Technology

The STaR chart assesses 4 areas of Technology Readiness

Stages of Technology Readiness

Early – Developing – Advanced – Target 6-8 9-14 15-20 21-24

Teaching & Learning

In your PLC’s determine what your goals are for implementing technology strategies.

– 2008-09: 11 -- Developing– 2007-08: 13 -- Developing– 2006-07: 11 – Developing

Educator Preparation & Development

In your PLC’s develop a plan for obtaining the professional development you need.

– 2008-09: 9 -- Developing– 2007-08: 8 -- Early– 2006-07: 9 -- Developing

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

In your PLC’s determine what the administration needs to start, stop, or keep doing.

– 2008-09: 12 -- Developing– 2007-08: 8 -- Early– 2006-07: 6 -- Early

Infrastructure for Technology

In your PLC’s determine the most cost effective way to meet your goals.

– 2008-09: 11 -- Developing– 2007-08: 9 -- Developing– 2006-07: 11 -- Developing

ACTION RESEARCH

Let’s Figure it out together…

Resources

• http://starchart.esc12.net/training.html

• http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665