School Technology and Readiness

Basswood Elementary School

“Soaring Toward Success”

Introduction to the Texas STaR Chart?

Key Areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

Basswood Elementary Campus STaR Chart Data

Conclusion: Supporting the Plan

Agenda

School Technology and Readiness

Developed by the Texas Education Agency Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC)

Online tool for assessing and monitoring progress of integrating technology and improving technology integration

Aligned with the Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

Annual completion is required of each campus, district, and teacher in Texas

Introducing……..Texas STaR Chart!

Texas STaR Chart measures the level of progress in four key areas of the LRPT:

Teaching and Learning

Educator Preparation and Development

Leadership Administration and Instructional Support

Infrastructure

The STaR Chart identifies four levels of progress in each key area of the LRPT:

• Early Tech• Developing Tech• Advanced Tech• Target Tech

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT)

Campus vs. Teacher: STaR Chart

Texas Campus STaR Chart

Campus profile of progress toward meeting goals of Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) and No Child Left Behind

Completed and submitted by campus administrators

Texas Teacher STaR Chart

Teacher profile measuring the level of progress in each key area toward meeting LRPT

Beginning in 2006, all teachers are required to complete online version annually

Correlates with Campus STaR Chart

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Basswood Elementary’s Progress:Campus STaR Chart findings

Strengths: Advanced Level

Infrastructure for TechnologyBroadband internet access

Weaknesses: Developing Tech

Educator Preparation and Development

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

Teaching and Learning

Attend professional development Utilize available classroom technology for

instruction and assessment Increase online learning experiences Collaborate among colleagues and provide

support when necessary

Conclusion Continue “soaring toward success”

Helpful Websites:Texas STaRChart

Texas Education Agency - Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT)

Basswood Elementary School