Clements High School

Sugar Land, TX

STaR Chart Introduction and Analysis

AgendaAgenda Introduction of the Texas STaR Chart

Identify the four key domains of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology

Review the results of the STaR Chart for Clements High School for the past three years

Identify areas of where Clements has been successful and where improvement is needed.

Conclusion

IntroductionIntroductionThe STaR Chart is designed to help campuses

determine their progress toward meeting both the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (2006-

2020) and district goals. These goals are developed around the four key domains of the

STaR Chart.

Each of the four domains contain six areas that are rated on a scale from 1 – 4 and then combined for a total score between 6-

24 in each domain.

6-8 points = Early Tech

9-14 points = Developing Tech

15-20 points = Advanced Tech

21-24 points = Target Tech

Four Key DomainsFour Key Domains1. Teaching and Learning

Patterns of Classroom Use

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting

Content Area Connections

TEKS Implementation

Student Mastery of Technology Applications

Online Learning

2. Educator Preparation and Development Professional Development Experiences

Models of Professional Development

Capabilities of Educators

Access to Professional Development

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use

Professional Development for Online Learning

3. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision

Planning

Instructional Support

Communication and Collaboration

Budget

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

4. Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computer

Internet Access Connectivity Speed

Other Classroom Technology

Technical Support

LAN / WAN

Distance Learning Capacity

Four Key Domains, cont.Four Key Domains, cont.

STaR Chart Scores – Clements High SchoolSTaR Chart Scores – Clements High School  2008-09 2007-08 2006-07

Teaching & Learning 19 13 23

Educator Preparation

& Development

24 13 20

Leadership, Administration & Instructional

Support

16 16 22

Infrastructure for

Technology14 14 23

Developing Tech

Advanced Tech

Target Tech

For Statewide Results, go to : http://starchart.esc12.net`

STaR Chart Results – Clements High SchoolSTaR Chart Results – Clements High School

STaR Chart Data for CHS

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14

16

18

20

22

24

Teaching &Learning

EducatorPreparation &Development

Leadership,Adminstration &

InstructionalSupport

Infrastructure forTechnology

Key Domains

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2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

Created By: Kristi Fu, Freshman at CHS

CHS StrengthsCHS Strengths

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support – 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09

Educator Preparation & Development – 2008-09

Teaching & Learning – 2008-09

CHS WeaknessesCHS Weaknesses

Infrastructure for Technology – 2007-08, 2008-09

Educator Preparation & Development – 2007-08

Teaching & Learning – 2007-08

ConclusionConclusion•The scores for CHS have been inconsistent in all areas for the three years scored.

•The faculty and leadership team must accept the challenge to improve in all key areas.

•Classroom Teacher’s Focus:

•implement technology in their daily instruction including online learning, take advantage of Professional Development that emphasizes the use of technology, assist students in the mastery of technology by encouraging the use of technology in the classroom

• Administration’s Focus:

•plan and budget to improve the infrastructure and opportunities for technology learning for teachers and students, communicate and collaborate with others who can provide assistance in these areas, emphasis the importance of a strong technical support team and the capacity for distance learning.