Boerne Middle School South STaR Chart Results 2009

Summary of the progress made meeting the goals of the Texas Long Range Technology PlanBoerne Middle School SouthSTaR Chart Results 2009

OutlineVision 2020 Texas Long Range Technology PlanFour Key Areas monitoredHow Schools are RatedBoerne Middle School South ResultsPossible Goals for the futureSTaR Chart Access http://starchart.esc12.net/

Vision 2020 Texas Long Range Plan for TechnologyEstablished in 2006Hopes to extend the school year through online learning and virtual relationships24/7 access to digital tools and resourcesState provides infrastructure and financesProfessional development for teachers to meet the SBEC standardsSTaR Chart monitors progress

Key Areas MonitoredTeaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership, Administration and Instructional SupportInfrastructure for Technology

How Schools are RatedEarly TechDeveloping TechAdvanced TechTarget Tech

Progress Level - Early TechStudents occasionally use the computerTeachers meet SBEC standards at 10%No campus technology planTen students per computer

Progress Level Developing TechStudent use technology on an individual basis 40% of teachers meet the SBEC standards for TechnologyCampus technology plan is aligned with the Long-Range Plan.Full time district technology coordinator5-9 students per computer

Progress Level Advanced TechTechnology is used by students to gather data and evaluate informationTechnology integrated into teaching and learningRegular use of the internet60% of educators meet SBEC standardsFull time Technology Director One technical support staff per 500 computers4 students per computerProgress Level Target TechTeacher is facilitator, mentor and co-learnerStudents have on-demand access to various digital sources100% of educators meet SBEC standardsCampus technology plan supported by Board and SuperintendentFunding availableAll students have access in classrooms connected to WAN.Boerne Middle School South ResultsRated Advanced Tech in all 4 Areas 2009Ideas for ImprovementOffer professional development online for 24/7 accessIncreased the number of computers available on campusIncrease opportunities for Students to use digital tools daily in the classroomOffer online courses to students

ReferencesVirtual Tour of Boerne Middle School South - http://www.boerne-isd.net/cf_media2/index.cfm?g=200Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology -http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html