the texas starchart
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The STaR ChartOverview of the Texas and Campus Star Chart
Agenda
The importance of the STaR Chart
Key Areas of the Texas STaR Chart
Classifications or levels of progress
Texas STaR Chart results for 2009-2010 school year
Texas Campus STaR Chart results for 2009-2010 school year
Summary
Q & A session
Why the STaR Chart
Used to measure the progress of teachers, campuses, and districts in meeting technology goals
Used for technology planning
Budgeting for resources
Evaluation of progress in local technology projects
Key Areas of the Texas Star Chart
Teaching and Learning
Educator, Preparation, and Development
Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support
Infrastructure for Technology.
Teaching and Learning
Goals of the Teaching and Learning area include:
On demand access to appropriate technologies for all students
Technology Applications TEKS are met K-8
High School campuses offer all Technology Application courses and teach at least 4 courses
Teachers serve as mentor, co-learner and facilitator
Educator Preparation and Development
Goals for the Educator Preparation and Development include:
Anytime, anywhere use on online resources
100% of educators meet SBEC standards
30% of more of budget allocated for professional development
Vertical alignment of Technology Application TEKS
Technology-supported learner-centered projects
Administration & Support
Goals for the Administration & Support area include:
At least one technical support to 350 computers
E-Rate, state and federal competitive grants, & local funding are available
Campus plan supported by board and administration
Infrastructure
Goals for the Infrastructure area include:
On demand access
Direct connectivity available in all rooms
Rooms equipped with appropriate technology
All rooms connected to WAN
Web-based resources in multiple rooms
Levels of Progress
Early Tech (score of 6-8)
Developing Tech (score of 9-14)
Advanced Tech (score of 15-20)
Target Tech (score of 21-24)
Early Tech
Sample performance descriptors include:
Teachers’ technology use include gradebook, attendance, or email
Technology settings and tools must be shared by students
Teachers attend little professional development
Technology use is not related to content objectives
Developing Tech
Sample performance indicators include:
Teachers use technology to present information to students or model teacher-directed activities
Students have regular access to computer labs
Teachers attend 9-18 hours of professional development
Teachers have created more than two online lessons
Advanced Tech
Sample performance indicators include:
Teachers attend 19-29 hours of professional development
Teachers consistently integrate Technology Applications TEKS into student instruction
Teachers have created many online lessons
Technology is available for students to choose best tools to analyze data, communicate knowledge, and share results
Target Tech
Sample performance indicators include:
Teachers and students use technology in a natural and necessary way to gain knowledge and understanding
Teachers and students have anytime, anywhere access to technology within the campus, district, home, or community
Teachers attend more than 30 hrs of professional development
Teachers use a variety of tools seamlessly
Texas STaR Chart Results
http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/campusSWSummarybyKA20092010.pdf
Campus Texas STaR Chart
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2007-20082008-20092009-2010
Key Area
Score
Level of Progress
Score
Early 6-8
Developing 9-14
Advanced 15-20
Target 21-24
2009-2010 Results
Advanced in Teaching and Learning
Developing in Educator Preparation & Development
Advanced in Leadership, Adm., & Instructional Support
Developing in Infrastructure for Technology
In Summary
Over the past three years,
Teaching and learning has improved and sustained an Advanced classification.
Educator preparation area has not improved nor sustained its advanced classification.
Leadership, Adm., & Instructional support has improved and sustained an Advanced classification
Infrastructure has not improved from a Developing classification.
We have yet to reach a Tech classification in any key area
