Texas STaR Chart and P.M.H.S. STaR Chart Analysis.

B. Lyles

Purpose: The purpose of this staff development is to help teachers gain understanding on the purpose of the Texas STaR chart and analyze how P.M.H.S. is currently doing in regards to technology.

Introduction

8:00-8:15am - Texas STaR Chart analysis. 8:15-8:35am – PMHS STaR Chart analysis. 8:35-8:50am – Small group break-out. 8:50-9:00am – Gallery-walk on small-group

suggestions and conclusion.

Agenda

Texas STaR Chart Analysis

What is the acronym STaR?◦ STaR stands for School Technology and Readiness

What is the STaR Chart?◦ “The Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help

teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of the district” (http://starchart.esc12.net/faqWhy.html).

Overview

Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure

4 Key areas of the STaR Chart

The Teacher STaR Chart Key Areas summary and Campus STaR Chart Key Areas summary can be accessed at the following link:

http://starchart.esc12.net/resources.html

STaR Chart Summary

PMHS STaR Chart Analysis 2009-2010

School District: Pasadena I.S.D.

Campus: Pasadena Memorial HS  

Summary Area Key Area Totals Key Area STaR Classifications Trends

Teaching & Learning

2008-09: 13

2007-08: 13

2006-07: 12

2008-09: Developing Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

Slight increase from 2007 to 2008, but no growth since then (2008-2010).

Educator Preparation & Development

2008-09: 14

2007-08: 11

2006-07: 12

2008-09: Developing Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

Inconsistency exists from 2006-2010.

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

2008-09: 15

2007-08: 16

2006-07: 14

2008-09: Advanced Tech

2007-08: Advanced Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

Growth occurred in 2007, but receded in 2009 and further in 2010.

Infrastructure for Technology

2008-09: 13

2007-08: 14

2006-07: 16

2008-09: Developing Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Advanced Tech

Decline has occurred from 2006 to the present.

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

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P.M.H.S. STaR Chart data (2006-2010)

The previous chart and graph show areas where growth has occurred over the past 4 years. Areas of strength: ◦ Leadership, Administration, and Instructional

Support. The chart and graph also show areas where

growth is necessary. Areas of weakness:◦ Infrastructure and Technology.

Chart and graph data

Get into small groups of 5-6 people. Take what you have learned from this staff

development and develop a list of suggestions for our campus to improve our STaR Chart rating in all 4 areas.

You may begin to collaborate. You have 10 minutes. Write your suggestions down on chart paper to hang-up for our Gallery Walk.

Small-Group

Gallery Walk

We have learned what the STaR Chart is, what the components are, and it’s purpose.

We have analyzed P.M.H.S. STaR Chart trends and developed suggestions for improvement.

Hopefully you have a better understanding of how to better complete the STaR Chart survey and analyze the results.

Conclusion

Have a wonderful morning!!! Thank you for your time!!!