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Agenda• What is STaR Chart• What is Texas Campus STaR Chart• Campus STaR Chart Summary (2008-

2009)• Campus STaR Chart Comparison (2006-

2009)• Campus Statewide Summary (2007-

2008)• Summary/Conclusion

STaR Chart• Developed by the Texas Education Agency

Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC).

• An online resource tool for self-assessment of campus’ and districts’ efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum.

• Serves as a standard for assessing technology preparedness in Texas K-12 schools.

• Aligned with the new Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010.

Texas Campus STaR Chart

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

• A basis for dialogue with staff, administrators, technology directors, school board members and community leaders to plan future growth.

• Used to report on progress toward fulfilling the requirements in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.

• No Child Left Behind requires that all students be technology literate by the end of eighth grade.

Texas Campus STaR Chart

• Helps Campuses and Districts Answer Critical Questions– What are the campus’ and districts’ current

educational technology profiles?– What evidence can be provided to

demonstrate their progress in meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology?

– What areas should the campus and district focus on to improve the level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for all students?

Texas Campus STaR Chart

• The Texas Campus STaR Chart Can Be Used:– To apply for grants. The Texas Campus STaR

Chart will help schools identify their educational technology needs as they apply for grants.

– To determine funding priorities. Education administrators and policymakers can use the Texas Campus STaR Chart to determine where to allocate funds.

– To track progress on use of No Child Left Behind Title II, Part D formula and discretionary funds

Texas Campus STaR Chart• The Texas Campus STaR Chart Can Be Used:

– To create and/or update the district’s technology plan.– To help conceptualize your campus or district vision of

technology.– To set benchmarks and goals. Campuses and districts

may use the chart to identify current education technology profiles, establish goals, and monitor progress.

– To measure student and teacher proficiencies with regard to the integration of technology into all content areas.

– By the campus and district to document progress toward meeting No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D requirements for technology literacy for students and teachers as well as technology integration across the curriculum.

Texas Campus STaR ChartFour Key Focus Areas

1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and Development3. Leadership, Administration, and

Instructional Support4. Infrastructure for Technology

Four Levels of Progress1. Early Tech2. Developing Tech3. Advanced Tech4. Target Tech

Campus STaR Chart Summary2008-2009

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Campus STaR Chart Comparison2006-2009

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Campus Statewide Summary 2007/2008

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Summary• Campus has improved in Key Areas I, III, & IV.• Campus declined in Key Area II, Educator

Preparation and Development.• Campus classified as a Developing Tech for

Key Areas I, II, III, & IV.• Statewide classified as Developing Tech for

Key Areas I, II, & III and Advanced Tech in IV• Campus is on target in Key Areas I, II, & III

with Statewide Summary Key Area findings. • Campus is below target in Key Area IV with

Statewide Summary Key Area findings.