STaR Chart Summaryfor Bryan ISD

By Jenna Springfield

What is a STaR Chart?

A Star Chart measures:

• School Technology and Readiness (STaR)

• Progress toward state and federal goals– Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology– No Child Left Behind

All information adapted from http://starchart.esc12.net/ All information adapted from http://starchart.esc12.net/

A STaR Chart is used for:

• District self-assessment

• Technology planning

• Goal development

• Budget setting

Photo from http://www.planforbusiness.ca/id1.html

What is a STaR Chart?

Key Areas of STaR Chart

• Teaching and Learning (TL)

• Educator Preparation and Development (EP)

• Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (L)

• Infrastructure for Technology (INF)

STaR Chart Rating System

Target TechFocus Rating: 4

Advanced TechFocus Rating: 3

Developing TechFocus Rating: 2

Early TechFocus Rating: 1

Relationship between Key Areas

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

Direct connectivity to the Internet available in all rooms with adequate bandwidth

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

•Most rooms connected to LAN/WAN•Teachers and students have access to

•Print/file sharing•District-wide resources

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

District has improved from:•Scheduled access to online learning

-to-•Simultaneous access to online learningwith rich media such as streaming video, podcasts, applets, animation, etc.

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

Between 5 and 9 studentsper Internet-connected multimedia computer

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

•Dedicated computer per educator•Shared use of technology such as

•Digital cameras•Flash drives•Portable digital devices•Interactive white boards•Projection systems

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Internet Access Connectivity/Speed 4 4 4

LAN/WAN 3 3 3

Distance Learning Capacity 2 3 3

Students per Computers 2 2 2

Other Classroom Technology 2 2 2

Technical Support 2 2 2

•At least one technical staff to 501-750 computers•Technical support response time less than 24 hours

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Infrastructure for Technology Recommendations

• Internet Access/Connectivity Speed– Maintain Target Level as district grows

• LAN/WAN– Connect all rooms to LAN/WAN

• Distance Learning Capacity– Provide sufficient bandwidth and storage

Infrastructure for Technology Recommendations

• Students per Computers– Assure four or less students per Internet-

connected multimedia computer

• Other Classroom Technology– Ensure assigned use of technologies on

educator computers

• Technical Support– Provide one support staff to 351-500

computers

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

•Information tools and systems used for•Communication•Management of schedules and resources•Performance assessment•Professional development

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Campus leadership moved from •Developing

-to-•Communicating and implementing a shared vision

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Campus has several technology goals and objectives that are incorporated in the Campus Improvement Plan

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Campus provides regular access to instructional support

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Campus funds and other resources are allocated to advance implementation of some technology strategies outlined in Campus Improvement Plan

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Communication and Collaboration 3 3 3

Leadership and Vision 2 2 3

Planning 2 2 2

Instructional Support 2 2 2

Budget 2 2 2

Leadership and Support for Online Learning

2 3 2

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

District regressed from integration supported by professional development back to integration supported by collaboration alone

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Recommendations

• Communication and Collaboration– Use a variety of media to communicate

• Leadership and Vision– Promote a shared vision

• Planning– Create technology-rich Campus Improvement

Plan

• Instructional Support– Participate in learning communities

• Budget– Implement most of the strategies outlined in

the Campus Improvement Plan

• Leadership and Support for Online Learning– Support online learning through professional

development

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Recommendations

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

Teachers improved from demonstrating two to three SBEC Technology Applications Standards to demonstrating four.

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

Content specific to subject area and to increasing productivity

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

Provides large group professional development sessions

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

Teachers adapt technology knowledge and skills for content area instruction

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

Focuses on customization of online courses of content for appropriate subject area

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Capabilities of Educators 2 2 3

Content of Professional Development 2 2 2

Models of Professional Development 2 2 2

Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use 2 2 2

Professional Development for Online Learning

2 2 2

Access to Professional Development 3 2 2

Educator Preparation & Development

District dropped from 19-29 to 9-18 hours of technology professional development

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Educator Preparation & Development Recommendations

• Capabilities of Educators– Demonstration of all SBEC Technology

Applications Standards by most teachers

• Content of Professional Development– Use strategies that facilitate the development

of higher order thinking skills and collaboration

• Models of Professional Development– Utilize multiple staff development models

Educator Preparation & Development Recommendations

• Levels of Understanding & Patterns of Use– Use technology to enhance higher order

thinking skills• Professional Development for Online

Learning– Participate in professional development to

teach online• Access to Professional Development

– Re-establish 19-29 hours of available development

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & LearningTarget

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & Learning

Teachers use technology to •Direct instruction•Improve productivity•Model technology skills

Students use technology to •Access•Communicate•Present information

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & Learning

Teachers use technology to support content objectives

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & Learning

•Teachers aware of appropriate TA TEKS•At least 4 TA courses offered and at least 2 taught

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & Learning

TA TEKS are mastered by 26 to 50% of students

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & Learning

Teachers customize several web-based lessons

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Focus Area

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Patterns of Classroom Use 2 2 2

Content Area Connections 2 2 2

Technology Application/TEKS Implementation

2 2 2

Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS

2 2 2

Online Learning 2 2 2

Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content

3 3 2

Teaching & LearningTarget

Advanced

Developing

Early

District regressed from using technology weekly in various settings to just using it in the classroom, library or lab

Teaching & Learning Recommendations

• Patterns of Classroom Use– Use technology to develop higher-order

thinking skills and collaboration

• Content Area Connections– Incorporate technology into TEKS

• Technology Applications/TEKS Implementations– Consistently use TA TEKS

Teaching & Learning Recommendations

• Student Mastery of Technology Applications TEKS– Mastery of 51 to 85% of TA TEKS by students

• Online Learning– Create web-based lessons

• Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content– Ensure the availability of mobile technology

Key Area Ratings

Infrastructure for Technology

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Educator Preparation & Development

Teaching & Learning

Summary of Key Areas

Key Area2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Teaching and Learning (TL) 13 13 13

Educator Preparation & Development (EP) 13 13 14

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support (L) 13 15 15

Infrastructure for Technology (INF) 16 17 17

Target

Advanced

Developing

Early

Final Recommendations

• Build solid infrastructure foundation

• Increase professional development opportunities

• Prepare staff for survey

References

All information retrieved from:Texas Education Agency. (n.d.). Star chart.

Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://starchart.esc12.net/resources.html

Photo Slide 3:Planning Meeting [Online Image]. (n.d.).

Retrieved November 12, 2009, from http://www.planforbusiness.ca/id1.html