Texas Campus STaR Chart

Sidney Lanier Elementary

Alicia Davis

Dallas ISD

Overview

Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020

Texas Campus STaR Chart

Four Key Area Domains Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and

Development Leadership, Administratio

n, and Instructional Support

Infrastructure for Technology

Current Trends Lanier Campus STaR

Chart Lanier vs. Texas Statewid

e Campuses Moving Forward Next Steps Works Cited

Long-Range Plan for Technology2006-2020

“To reach goals of this Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, strategies must be put in place that can be accomplished and measured over time. The recommendations for Teaching and Learning; Educator Preparation and Development; Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support; and infrastructure for Technology implemented together will help realize the overarching vision of the plan by 2020.” Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (November 2006)

Long-Range Plan for Technology

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Anita Givens, Texas Campus STaR Chart (Fall 2006)

What is the Texas Campus STaR Chart?

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

Produces a profile of your campus’ status toward reaching the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) and No Child Left Behind

Profile Indicators place your campus at one of four levels of progress in each key area: Early Tech, Developing Tech, Advanced Tech or Target Tech.

http://starchart.esc12.net/

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Four Key Area Domains

Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration, and

Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

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Teaching & Learning

Adjust and meet the needs of a diverse student population

Technology must be integrated seamlessly in the classroom

Critical and analytical skills must be taught and explored to allow students to be independent thinkers and learners

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Teaching and Learning

Strengths: Teacher role &

Collaborative Learning Patterns of Teacher &

Student Use Curriculum Areas Frequency/Design of

Instructional Setting

Areas of Improvement: Online Learning

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Educator Preparation & Development Ongoing professional development is essential to

incorporate technology to support the curriculum

It is critical that preparation programs are modeling the appropriate use of technology for new teachers

Facilitate and manage 21st century skills to reach academic achievement

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Educator Preparation & Development

Strengths: Capabilities of Educators Levels of Understanding and

Patterns of Use

Areas of Improvement: Professional Development

Experiences Models of Professional

Development Technology Budget Allocated

to Technology Professional Development

Professional Development to Online Learning

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Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Administrators must create a shared vision

Model and use effective technologies

Budget and plan to increase technology resources

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Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Strengths:

Vision & Planning Technical Support Instructional &

Administrative Staffing

Areas of Improvement: Funding Budget

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Infrastructure for Technology

Offer high-speed connectivity

Equip campus with digital tools and resources for all learners

Provide an infrastructure that is safe, secure, and reliable

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Infrastructure for Technology

Strengths: Internet Access

Connectivity Speed Other Technologies

Areas of Improvement: Distance Learning Students per Computers LAN/WAN

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Sidney Lanier Elementary Campus STaR Chart

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School Year

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Teaching & Learning

Educator Preparation & Development

Leadership, Administration, & InstructionalSupport

Infrastructure for Technology

Teaching & Learning 12 11 12

Educator Preparation &Development

10 8 12

Leadership,Administration, &Instructional Support

12 9 10

Infrastructure forTechnology

10 9 7

2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006

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Current Trends - Lanier

Key Area totals have received a marginal increase over the last 3 years in the following area: Infrastructure for Technology

Inconsistencies in Key Areas: Educator Preparation and Development Administration and Leadership Teaching and Learning

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Lanier vs. Texas Statewide Campuses How does Lanier compare in relation to

other campuses in Texas?

About average in the following Key Areas T & L, Educ. Prep, and Admin & Support

Slightly below the state average Infrastructure of Technology

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How does Lanier Elementary move forward from here?

Continue to prepare 21st century learners for their future

Utilize Distance Learning opportunities for online professional development

Administration should assess the strengths and weaknesses of technology implementation

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Next Steps

Teachers must no longer be the gatekeepers of education but allow the world of technology to enter into the classrooms to aid in student learning and development.

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Works Cited

Instructional Materials and Educational Technology Division, Texas Education Agency. (2006, Fall)

Texas Star Chart, Retrieved on June 10, 2009, Lamar University, Instructional Technology site: http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

Texas Education Agency (2006, November) Texas Long-Star Plan, 2006-2020, Retrieved on June 10, 2009, Lamar University, Instructional Technology site: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/LRPTCompleteDec06.pdf

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School Contact Information

Sidney Lanier Elementary1400 Walmsley Avenue

Dallas, TX 75287(972) 794-4400

School Motto: “Where all great dreams are possible”