James Tippit Middle SchoolCampus STaR Chart

2007-2008

• STaR Chart Definition & Purpose• TEA’s Long Range Plan for Technology• NCLB Technology Requirements• STaR Chart Progress Indicators• TMS 3-Year Summary• TMS 2007-2008 Profile Scores

Agenda

• Classification Summary• Suggested Improvements• State & Federal Reports• Resources

Agenda (cont.)

Definition & Purpose• School Technology and Readiness (STaR)• Online resource used by TEA & Texas schools• Campus-level self assessment used to track

progress toward the key areas of the TX Long Range Plan for Technology & NCLB Title-II, Part-D

Definition & Purpose (cont.)• Entered by Campus Principal and based on data

including Teacher STaR Charts• Data used for technology budgeting, planning,

and progress evaluation• Required for state-funded technology grant

applications

Texas LRPT Key Areas

• Teaching & Learning

• Educator Preparation & Development

• Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

• Infrastructure for Technology

NCLB Technology Requirements

• All teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum

• All students should be technology literate by the end of the 8th grade

STaR Chart Progress Indicators

1 = Early Tech

2 = Developing Tech

3 = Advanced Tech

4 = Target Tech

*Campus rated in the four key areas (each with six points)

TMS 3-Year STaR Chart Summary

11 1113

1211

13

9

12

15

10

17 17

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

Teaching &Learning

EducatorPreparation

& Development

Leadership,Administration,& Instructional

Support

Infrastructure forTechnology

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

*Maximum of 24 points in each of the four key areas

TMS2007-2008

Teaching & Learning

Developing Tech

TMS2007-2008

Educator Preparation & Development

Developing Tech

TMS2007-2008

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

Advanced Tech

TMS2007-2008

Infrastructure for Technology

Advanced Tech

Classification Summary

Key Area 2007-2008 Classification

Goal

TL Developing Tech Target Tech!!!

EPD Developing Tech Target Tech!!!

L Advanced Tech Target Tech!!!

INF Advanced Tech Target Tech!!!

Suggested ImprovementsTeaching & Learning

Incorporate Tech App TEKS for Grades 6-8Engage students with technology resourcesProvide student-centered lessons that allow

students to collaborate and communicate

Suggested ImprovementsEducator Preparation & Development

Reinforce SBEC Technology Standards I-VSessions should be based on instructional

use of technology, not just how to operate technology hardware

Suggested ImprovementsLeadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

Campus Improvement Plan should include technology aspects

Allocate a portion of the campus budget for technology

Evaluate teachers on technology integration

Suggested ImprovementsInfrastructure for Technology

Increase instructional computer countPromote distance learning opportunitiesDiversify technology hardware

State & Federal Technology ReportsFlow Chart• Teacher STaR Charts• Campus STaR Charts• ePlan (District’s Long Range Plan for

Technology)• District NCLB Technology Report• E-RATE

* All aligned with TEA’s LRPT & NCLB Title- II, Part-D requirements

Resources

• STaR Chart:

http://starchart.esc12.net/

• TEA’s LRPT: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/

• ERATE:

http://tpesc.esc12.net/erate/default.html