Presentation By Nadia Zahid

Texas STaR Chart

Agenda

What is Texas STaR Chart? The Texas Challenge Level of Progress STaR Chart Summary Analysis of

CMS Summary/Conclusion Campus Statewide Summary

 What is Texas STaR Chart?

School Technology and ReadinessOnline 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

WHAT IS TEXAS STAR CHART?

A tool designed for use in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress in technology projects

An online tool to allow all stakeholders to view the technology readiness of all campuses across the state

Establishes a clear framework of measurement of educator preparedness to use technology

The Texas Challenge

I. Teaching and learningII. Educator Preparation and

Development III. Leadership, Administration and

Instructional SupportIV. Infrastructure for Technology 

Teaching and Learning

Distance learning access to relevant technologies, tools,

resources and services for individualized instruction

ensure technology integration into curriculum and instruction

explore best practices in educational technology

learn new curriculum strategies flexibility to try new methods of teaching

and learning

To promote 21st Century learning, educators must be competent in 21st Century skills.

instructional strategies that reflect current research, modern contexts to engage students in learning, and assessments to measure student-learning

learning to emphasize technology infusion that helps educators visualize, internalize and create technology-enhanced learning environments.

  Role of professional development: teach teachers

how to transform their teaching and learning to integrate technology into instruction

Educator Preparation and Development

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

serve as a catalyst for change; model the use of technology

develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan

create innovative, flexible and responsive environments

offer expanded instructional opportunities via online, digital and distance learning technologies

provide opportunities for relevant staff development use data effectively and appropriately in decision

making

Infrastructure for Technology

equitable and ubiquitous access to all e-learning technologies

measures to ensure security and accuracy of all data

A stable infrastructure requires consistent and reliable funding

Current connectivity to be sustained through regular maintenance, upgrades, and technical support

LEVEL OF PROGRESS

Early Tech (6-8)

Developing Tech (9-14)

Advanced Tech (15-20)

Target Tech (21-24)

STaR Chart Summary Analysis of CMS

Summary Area Key Area TotalsKey Area STaR Classifications

Trends

Teaching & Learning

2008-09: 12

2007-08: 12

2006-07: 12

2008-09: Developing Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

No increase or decrease. Scores remain the same.

Educator Preparation & Development

2008-09: 12

2007-08: 12

2006-07: 12

2008-09: Developing Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

No increase or decrease. Scores remain the same.

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

2008-09: 17

2007-08: 16

2006-07: 15

2008-09: Advanced Tech

2007-08: Advanced Tech

2006-07: Advanced Tech

Slight and steady increase each year.

Infrastructure for Technology

2008-09: 15

2007-08: 16

2006-07: 15

2008-09: Advanced Tech

2007-08: Advanced Tech

2006-07: Advanced Tech

Slight initial increase; then back to the same score.

Campus Statewide Summary

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12

14

16

18

T & L EP & D LAIS IT

Key

Area

Rank

Key Area Summary

Campus Statewide Summary

2008-2009

2007-2008

2006-2007

SUMMARY Texas STaR Chart online resource for district self-assessment

of effective technology integration across the curriculum

developed around the four key areas of Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020: Teaching and learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology

used to track Technology Applications progress

http://starcart.esc12.net/