Star Chart Analysis and Summary

for NAMS-North

By: Yvonne JordanNAMS-North Middle School

Introduction

• Purpose of a STaR Chart

• Texas STaR Chart for NAMS-N: Domain I

• Texas STaR Chart for NAMS-N: Domain II

• Texas STaR Chart for NAMS-N: Domain III

• Texas STaR Chart for NAMS-N: Domain IV

• Texas STaR Chart for NAMS-N: Overall

• Summary and Conclusion

Campus STaR Charts

• Based on 4 domains from the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

• Allows campuses to identify their strengths and weaknesses with technology in the classroom.

• Guides campuses in determining their needs and creating their goals to meet requirements.

• Designed to help campuses gauge their progress toward meeting technology goals.

Texas STaR Chart Summaryfor NAMS-North

I. Teaching and Learning

T1: Patterns of Classroom Use T4: Tech. Applications/TEKS Implementation T2: Frequency/ Design Instructional Setting T5: Student Mastery of Technology ApplicationsT3: Content Area Connections T6: Online Learning

Performance Descriptions

I. Teaching and Learning Summary

School Years Total Scores Change

2006-2007 15

Decreased2007-2008 15

2008-2009 13

Graph I.

II. Educator Preparation & Development

Performance Descriptions

EP1: Professional Development Experiences EP4: Access to Professional Development EP2: Models of Professional Development EP5: Levels of Understanding and Patterns of UseEP3: Capabilities of Educators EP6: Prof. Development for Online Learning

II. Educator Preparation & Development Summary

School Years Total Scores Change

2006-2007 15

Decreased2007-2008 14

2008-2009 13

Graph II.

III. Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support

Performance Descriptions

L1: Leadership and Vision L4: Communication and Collaboration L2: Planning L5: Budget L3: Instructional Support L6: Leadership and Support for Online Learning

III. Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support Summary

School Years Total Scores Change

2006-2007 16

Decreased2007-2008 13

2008-2009 14

Graph III.

IV. Infrastructure for Technology

Performance Descriptions

INF1: Students per Computer INF4: Technical Support INF2: Internet Access Connectivity Speed INF5: Local/ Wide Area Network INF3: Other Classroom Technology INF6: Distance Learning Capacity

IV. Infrastructure for Technology Summary

School Years Total Scores Change

2006-2007 19

Decreased2007-2008 19

2008-2009 18

Graph IV.

Overall NAMS-North STaR Charts

Key Area Descriptions

TL1: Teaching and Learning L: Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support EP: Educator Preparation/ Development INF: Infrastructure for Technology

Overall NAMS-N STaR Charts Summary

(slightly)

Summary

Domain I: Pattern of Classroom Use increased. Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting, Student Mastery of Technology Applications and Online Learning all decreased.

Domain II: Capabilities of Educators increased. Educator Preparation/ Development, Professional Development Experiences, Access to Professional Development and Level of Understanding all decreased.

Domain III: No area increased. Planning and Budget decreased.

Domain IV: Other Classroom Technology increased. Technical Support and Distance Learning Capacity both decreased.

Conclusion

Overall the STaR Chart scores for all four domains have decreased. Since 2006-2007, the domain I scores dropped 2 points, the domain II scores dropped 2 points, the domain III scores dropped 2 points and the domain IV scores dropped 1 point

The NAMS-N administrators will need to evaluate the causes of these declines, set goals for the new year, and provide training and equipment to reach these goals, in order to stay in compliance with the new Texas Long Range Plan.

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