application of star chart on nm schools
DESCRIPTION
An introduction to the challenges faced by New Mexico schools and a recommendation to adopt and adapt Texas standardsTRANSCRIPT
New Mexico Education:Our Children's Future
AgendaState of the State of NM- A need for ChangeGoals for New Mexico SchoolsRecommendation Introduction to Texas STaR chart
Campus chartTeacher ChartPurpose for STaR chart
Sample blank STaR chartSTaR chart from Texas SchoolConclusion
New Mexico is ranked 51st in the in the category of
“Chance for Success”
New Mexico is ranked 46th in the nation in category of K-12
achievement
Source: Secretary of Educations 2009 Overview of Education in New Mexico
• The Mission is to provide leadership, technical assistance and quality assurance to improve student performance and close the achievement gap
• The Vision is to develop a world-class educational system in which all New Mexico students are prepared to succeed in a diverse and increasingly complex world
New Mexico Public Education Department
In order to achieve these goals
has to change.something
We owe it to our children.
A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.
SchoolTechnology
and
Recommendation
Adopt and Adapt the Texas STaR chart
Readiness
Texas Star Chart
Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
Texas STaR ChartsCampus STaR Chart:• A Tool designed for
planning, • Budgeting for resources,• Evaluating progress of
local technology projects
Teacher STaR chart• Determines progress
being made towards achieving Texas Long-Range Plans
• Gauges teachers progress in technology integration
Using the STaR chartThe STaR chart organizes data from schools
by category to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a school site.
Subcategories are divided into four key areas– Teaching and Learning– Educator Preparedness– Administration and Support– Infrastructure
The STaR chart standards focus on four specific areas of concern:
• Teaching and Learning• Educator Preparation and Development• Leadership Administration and Instructional
Support• Infrastructure for Technology
Introduction of STaR Chart standards
Sample STaR chartTL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6 TOTALPatterns of Classroom use
Frequency/design of instructional setting
Content area Connections
Technology Applications Implementation
Student mastery of Technology
Online learning Total
EP1 EP2 EP3 EP4 EP5 EP6 TOTALProfessional Development Experiences
Models of professional development
Capabilities of Educators
Access to professional development
Levels of Understanding and patterns of use
Professional Development for online learning
Total
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 TOTALLeadership and Vision
Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration
Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning
Total
INF1 INF2 INF3 INF4 INF5 INF6 TOTALStudents per computer
Internet access connectivity speed
Other classroom technology
Technical support Local area network wide area network
Distance learning capacity
Total
Key area I: Teaching and learning
Key area II: Educator Preparedness and Development
Key area III: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Key area IV: Infrastructure for Technology
Example of STaR chart:
This K-4 school site scoredADVANCED TECH
in three out of fourcategories.
This school is held accountable and therefore these students have a high
“Chance for Success”
Samuel W. Houston Elementary School
Huntsville, Tx Star Chart
In Conclusion
• Changes need to be made to NM School system
• The STaR chart in combination with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology has been proven effective.
• We owe it to the children of New Mexico, to make the change.
Sources
Star
Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
Samuel W. Houston Elementary School
New Mexico Public Education Department
Huntsville ISD Star Chart