TEXAS STaR CHART

What is it?How does it help?

How did MISD fair?What now?

What is the STaR Chart ? School Technology and Readiness A tool for technology planning and assessing Online resource for district self-assessment of

effective technology integration across the curriculum

Indicates the district’s status toward reaching the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology

http://starchart.esc12.net/

What it Answers What is the district’s current educational

technology profile? What evidence can be provided to

demonstrate the district’s progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology?

What areas should the district focus on to improve its level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching & learning?

Benefits Perform needs assessments Judge progress Set benchmarks & goals Determine funding priorities Provide information for technology planning Measure the impact of state & local efforts to

improve student learning through the use of technology

Long Range Plan for Technology

STaR Chart Levels of Progress

Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

MHS STaR Chart Results

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5

10

15

20

25

T & L E P & D L A & I S I T

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

What Now?Conclusion

Technology use and implementation must improve – campus-wide

Staff development must be provided to classroom teachers

Students must be given ample opportunity use technology within the curriculum

Funding must be provided in order to increase available resources

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