Texas STaR Chart Data:Texas STaR Chart Data:A Roadmap for the Future at A Roadmap for the Future at

Caldwell ElementaryCaldwell ElementaryPresented byPresented by

Barbara KennedyBarbara Kennedy

Bilingual Specialist, PISDBilingual Specialist, PISD

AgendaAgenda

Texas STaR Chart – what is it?Texas STaR Chart – what is it? Where are we now?Where are we now? Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?

What is the Texas STaR Chart?What is the Texas STaR Chart?

SSchool chool TTechnology echnology aand nd RReadinesseadiness A self-assessment tool for determining current levels of A self-assessment tool for determining current levels of

technology integration and implementationtechnology integration and implementation Aids campuses/districts gauge progress toward meeting Aids campuses/districts gauge progress toward meeting

goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan, 2006-2020goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan, 2006-2020

Four Key AreasFour Key Areas

2.2. Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning

3.3. Educator Preparation and DevelopmentEducator Preparation and Development

4.4. Leadership, Administration and SupportLeadership, Administration and Support

5.5. Infrastructure for TechnologyInfrastructure for Technology

Tech ClassificationsTech Classifications

EarlyEarly DevelopingDeveloping Advanced Advanced Target Target

__**____________________**______________________**__________________**____6-8 pts.6-8 pts. 9-14 pts. 9-14 pts. 15-20 pts. 15-20 pts. 21-24 pts. 21-24 pts.

Where are we now in comparisonWhere are we now in comparisonto other Texas schools?to other Texas schools?

Early = 1.2%

Developing = 34.9%

Advanced = 57.2%

Target = 6.7%

AdvancedKey Area 4:

Infrastructure

Early = 2.0%

Developing = 49%

Advanced = 45.5%

Target = 3.6%

AdvancedKey Area 3:

Admin. & Support

Early = 5.4%

Developing = 74.2%

Advanced = 19.9%

Target = 0.6%

DevelopingKey Area 2:

Educator Preparation

Early = 3.9%

Developing = 69.7%

Advanced = 25.5%

Target = 0.9%

DevelopingKey Area 1:

Teaching & Learning

Campus StatewideCaldwell ElementaryKey Area

Caldwell STaR Chart TrendsCaldwell STaR Chart Trends

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Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4

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Caldwell StrengthsCaldwell StrengthsKey Area 4: Key Area 4: InfrastructureInfrastructure

direct Internet connectivity in all classrooms, direct Internet connectivity in all classrooms, computer lab, and librarycomputer lab, and library

each educator has his/her own computereach educator has his/her own computer Students enjoy ready access to computers (2-4 Students enjoy ready access to computers (2-4

per classroom), in computer lab, and in libraryper classroom), in computer lab, and in library

Caldwell WeaknessesCaldwell WeaknessesKey Area 2: Key Area 2: Educator PreparationEducator Preparation

High usage of technology for administrative High usage of technology for administrative tasks, but low level of technology integration in tasks, but low level of technology integration in instruction instruction

PD focused traditionally on use of technology PD focused traditionally on use of technology for data analysis and administrative tasks, not on for data analysis and administrative tasks, not on technology integration in instructiontechnology integration in instruction

Caldwell WeaknessesCaldwell WeaknessesKey Area 2: Key Area 2: Educator PreparationEducator Preparation

Technology budget traditionally aimed at buying Technology budget traditionally aimed at buying hardware/software rather than funding tech hardware/software rather than funding tech support personnelsupport personnel

High administrator expectations for High administrator expectations for administrative use of technology, but not for administrative use of technology, but not for integration of technology in instructionintegration of technology in instruction

Where do we go Where do we go from here?from here?

Conclusions Conclusions and Recommendationsand Recommendations

Establish a Campus Technology Task ForceEstablish a Campus Technology Task Force Analyze STaR Chart dataAnalyze STaR Chart data Identify short- and long-term goalsIdentify short- and long-term goals Develop a planDevelop a plan Establish a means to assess progress and Establish a means to assess progress and

evaluate for successevaluate for success

For More Information on the For More Information on the Texas STaR ChartTexas STaR Chart

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