1. The Texas STaR Chart Sundown Elementary School Allison Robertson EDLD 5306
2. Agenda The Texas STaR Chart Four Key Areas of the Texas STaR Chart Look at the Past…Focus on the Future Comparison Charts in each Key Area Trends Focus on the Future Resources/Links
3. School Technology and ReadinessThe Texas STaR Chart Measurement tool used to evaluate a campus’ progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology Useful tool in technology planning Helpful in budgeting of resources for technology
4. The Texas STaR Chart Four Key Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology
5. Look at the Past… Focus on the Future Use the Texas STaR Chart findings to: Evaluate campus strengths and weaknesses Implement strategies to improve areas of concern Follow through with campus goals
10. A Look at the Past…Trends-Strength and Weaknesses Strength: Maintained “Developing Tech” level in Teaching and Learning Weaknesses: Downward trends in Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology
11. Focus on the Future Campus Technology Goals: Implement educator preparation and development plan Acquire funding and support from administration and leadership through plan of action Update and maintain technology infrastructure according to state standards
12. Resources/Links The Texas Long-Range Plan The Texas STaR Chart www.alsblogs.blogspot.com Back to beginning
