How Can the Texas STaR Chart Help You?Presented by Shawntee’ Cowan

What is the Texas Teacher STaR Chart? (School Technology and Readiness)

• It is used for planning and self assessing.• It is helps teachers, campuses and districts

determine their progress toward meeting technology goals.

• It reveals the impact of state/local efforts to improve learning through the use of technology.

Why was the Texas STaR Chart Developed?

• It was developed to align with the four key areas of the Texas Long-Range Plan:– Teaching and Learning– Educator Preparation and Development– Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support– Infrastructure for Technology

What Are Some Uses of the STaR Chart?

• It makes teachers aware of their professional development needs.

• It provides data for the state and local school to use to determine what progress is being made.

• It identifies what funding priorities are needed for the teacher and classroom.

STaR Chart Data

Smith Elementary 2008-2009 Data

Smith Elementary 2007-2008 Data

Smith Elementary 2006-2007 Data

Texas STaR Chart Data Trends for Smith Elementary

Small Group Discussion

• Using the charts provided, identify areas of strength for the campus.

• Discuss areas of weakness for the campus.• Share your ideas on specific ways that the campus can

improve its levels. • Share with the faculty the group’s findings.

Summary

• The Texas STaR Chart :– Highlights the progress of teacher technology goals.– Provides teachers with specific feedback for

professional development needs. – Supplies data for grants and budget use.– Offers a shared vision for a campus or district.

For More Information

• Statewide and Campus reports are available at:http://starchart.esc12.net/

• Review of printed version of chart:http://starchart.esc12.net/

• Texas Long-Range Plan:http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/

RESOURCES

Star Chart. (2002). Retrieved June 3, 2010, from Texas Education Agency: http://starchart.esc12.net/

Animation Factory. (2010). Retrieved June 3, 2010, from Animation Factory: /http://www.animationfactory.com/enCowan, S. Cowan Photos. Mansfield.

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