John D. Spicer Elementary

Texas STaR Chart

Agenda• What is the STaR Chart?• How are we doing at Spicer?– Look at the data.– Analyze key areas.

• What does it mean for us?– Recommendations for the future.

• How can you learn more?– Links to information.

What is the STaR Chart?

The Texas STaR chart is a tool for districts to use for planning and self-assessing technology initiatives.

Teachers are required to complete the STaR Chart annually.

What is the STaR Chart?

• Developed in alignment with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology.

• Used to determine progress in meeting state and federal requirements in technology.

• Identifies needs for professional learning and raises awareness.

What is the STaR Chart?• 4 key areas of the chart:–Teaching & Learning –Educator Preparation and

Development–Leadership, Administration and

Instructional Support– Infrastructure for

Technology

What is the STaR Chart?

Key area classifications:– Early Tech– Developing Tech– Advanced Tech– Target Tech

How are we doing at Spicer?

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2006-20072007-20082008-2009

How are we doing at Spicer?

Spicer Classifications2007-2008

Key Area ClassificationTeacher & Learning Developing Tech

Educator Preparation and Development

Developing Tech

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

Developing Tech

Infrastructure for Technology

Advanced Tech

What does it mean for us?

• What are we doing right?– Infrastructure

• How can we improve?– Professional Learning– Collaboration

• What about the future?– Keep working to

integrate technology.

How do I learn more?

• Links to Information• Texas STaR Chart• http://starchart.esc12.net/

• Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology • http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lr

pt/lrpt_lrpt.html

Credits:– Texas Education Agency– Texas STaR Chart:

• A Tool for Planning & Assessing School Technology and Readiness