Nimitz High School

Introduction to Texas STaR ChartMr. Wratten

Agenda

• Introductions

• What is the Texas STaR Chart?

• Why we have to do one?

• What are the levels?

• Where is Nimitz?

• Summary Activity - Where do we go from here?

What is the Texas STaR Chart

STaR is the acronym for School and Technology and Readiness.

The STaR Chart is designed to help:• Teachers

• Campuses

• Districts

The STaR Chart measures campus progress toward meeting the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology goals.

What is the Texas STaR Chart

A tool designed for the use in:

• Technology Planning

• Budgeting for resources

• Evaluation of progress in local technology projects

Why?

All applications for state funded technology grants require a completed campus star chart profile showing current status and campus progress.

Data

Teachers completed yearly surveys

Surveys covered use of technology within the classroom

Competencies surveyed included:• Teaching and Learning

• Educator Preparation and Development

• Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support

• Infrastructure for Technology

Key Areas Surveyed

• Teaching & Learning

• Educator Preparation

• Administration & Support

• Infrastructure

Levels of Progress for Each Key Area

http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/campusSWSummarybyKA20072008.pdf

Refer to handouts for the following:

• Early Technology

• Developing Technology

• Advanced Technology

• Target Technology

Where Is Nimitz? 2005

Teaching and Learning- Advanced

Educator Preparation and Development- Advanced

Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support- Advanced

Infrastructure for Technology-Advanced

Where Is Nimitz? 2006

Teaching and Learning- Developing

Educator Preparation and Development- Developing

Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support- Developing

Infrastructure for Technology- Developing

Where Is Nimitz? 2007

Teaching and Learning- Developing

Educator Preparation and Development- Developing

Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support- Developing

Infrastructure for Technology- Developing

Summary Activity – Where Do We Go From Here?

1) At your table groups, discuss how technology was used in your classroom to enhance instruction.

2) What can you suggest that would improve the use of technology within your classrooms?

3) What types of technology would you like to see purchased for use in your classroom?

4) Why do you think the state is trying to incorporate the use of technology with your students using the STaR Chart?