ST RCHART

Iraan High School

By DeLane CagleEDLD 5352

Technology ReportExemplary Campus 2009

What is a STaR Chart?Components of the STaR ChartSTaR Chart RatingSTaR Chart Teacher DataResourcesInformation Summary

Agenda:

ST RCHARTThe Star Chart is a teacher tool for planning and self-

assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

Texas state law mandated to evaluate campus progress towards meeting the goals of the Lang Range Plan for Technology.

The chart may be used for technology planning, budgeting, and evaluation of progress.

School Technology and Readiness

Developed around the four key domains of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology

Designed to help campuses determine their progress toward meeting both Long Ran Plan and district goals

A technology data-gathering tool provided by the state

Required of all classroom teachers

ST RCHART Conti nued…

Key ComponentsTeaching and LearningEducator Preparation and DevelopmentLeadership, Administration, and

Instructional SupportInfrastructure for Technology

http://starchart.esc12.net/

Progress IndicatorsEarly Tech

Developing Tech

Advanced Tech

Target Tech

Early TechMaster basic academic skills through linear drill

and tutorial software

Developing Tech Improve 21st century higher-order critical

thinking with access to multimedia content Greater resources available for research

and learning from Internet and CD-ROM

Advanced Tech• Improve 21st century skills especially higher-order

thinking, research, collaborative and creative skills • Most students/teachers able to communicate with

parents, experts, other students and teachers outside school

Target Tech Improve student achievement Develop and support the full range of 21st century skills

that students will need to thrive in today’s educational environment and tomorrow’s workplace

Promote student-centered authentic project-based learning

All students/teachers able to communicate with parents, experts, community members and teachers outside the school

Learning at home and at school occurs seamlessly

http://www.ceoforum.org/downloads/star4.pdf

Campus Rati ngs

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1012141618

2006-20072007-20082008-2009

http://starchart2.esc12.net/ Campus Reports

Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tec Target Tech0.0%

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Teaching and LearningEducator Prepartation and Devel-opmentLeadership, Administration, and Instructional SupportInfrastructure for Technology

State Rati ngs

State Reports http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

Access And Input

Texas Teacher STaR Chart

Texas Campus STaR Chart Instruction Manual

Login Information

Open the Log-in at http://starchart.esc12.net/Login.aspx Enter your Star Chart username assigned to you by the

district. Your password will be sent via email to the address associated with your account.

Check your e-mail for your password Log-in and answer the questions as they pertain to you. Once you are finish, your results will be tabulated into

the campus information.

STaR Chart Resources Statewide Summary Data TimelineTeacher STaR Chart Key Areas Campus STaR Chart Key Areas Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

Resources

Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile.

Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented.

Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs.

Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources.

Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology.

Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula, and discretionary funds.

Summary