TEXAS STAR CHARTSCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND READINESS

SEALY HIGH SCHOOL

Presenter:Wendy Machala

Agenda

•What is a STaR Chart?•Key elements of assessment•How can we benefit from the STaR Chart?

•SHS STaR Chart results•Summary

What is STaR Chart?

The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is an assessment tool developed around the 4 key areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020.

4 Key Areas of Assessment

Teaching & Learning

Educator Preparation & Development

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

Infrastructure for Technology

The District Benefits of  the STaR Chart

• Assist in determining progress toward Long-Range Plan for Technology

• Help in meeting district goals

• Measure impact of efforts to improve student learning through technology as specified in NCLB

• Identify professional development needs

• Raise awareness of research-based instructional goals

The Teacher Benefits of  the STaR Chart

• Enables teachers to see the expectations for Technology  and Instruction

• Self-Assess progress toward meeting those expectations

• Utilize data to plan for own staff development

• Plan for the integration of technology into content areas

STaR Chart Levels of Proficiency•  Early Tech

•  Developing Tech•  Advanced Tech•  Target Tech

STaR Data Summary

SISD Strengths SISD Weaknesses

• 1:1 Student-Computer Ratio

• Current technology is readily available

• Strong IT leadership at all levels

• Students need opportunities to develop projects

• Teachers need advanced training

• More advanced tech units needed

So How Do We Rate?

• Teaching and Learning - Developing Tech

• Educator Preparation and Development - Developing Tech

• Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support - Developing Tech

• Infrastructure for Technology - Advanced Tech

Smart Boards for Smart Teachers

Students Working in Computer Lab

Teaching With Technology

Student Productions

Links for Additional Data

•  http://starchart.esc12.net/

• http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/title2/vision2020/index.html

• http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/nclb/statute/TIIpartD.htm