1. School Technology and Readiness
A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
aligned with the
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
By: Christie Briones

2. Introduction
Texas Campus STaR Chart
 Assess four domains of Long-Range Plan for
Technology, 2006-2020
 Determines progress toward meeting the goals of the
Long-Range Plan for Technology
 Measures the impact of federal, state, and local
efforts to improve student learning through the use of
technology.
 Data used to report progress toward the
requirements in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.

3. Texas Campus STaR Chart
Benefits
 Create and/or update the district’s technology
plan
 Set benchmarks and goals
 Measure proficiencies toward integration of
technology into all content areas
 Apply for grants/determine funding priorities

4. Completion of
Texas Campus STaR Chart Profile
 Coordinate with district’s director of
technology and technology leadership team
 Campus principal:
– main contact person
– enter campus data
– ensure teachers complete the chart
 Access chart online:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart

5. STaR Chart
Components
 Four Key Areas:
– Teaching and Learning
– Educator Preparation and Development
– Leadership, Administration and Instructional
Support
– Infrastructure for Technology

6. STaR Chart
Level of Progress
 Six Focus Areas: assess the campus’ Level
of Progress
 Ratings:
– 1 Early Tech
– 2 Developing Tech
– 3 Advanced Tech
– 4 Target Tech

8. Campus STaR Chart Findings
Kohfeldt Elementary
2007-2008

9. Key Area I
Teaching and Learning

10. STaR Classification
Teaching & Learning
 Developing Tech
– Instruction is teacher-directed
– Technology used to access electronic information
– Minimal use of technology in foundation TEKS

11. Key Area II
Educator Preparation and Development

12. STaR Classification
Educator Preparation
 Developing Tech
– Technology used for administrative
tasks/classroom management
– Use of online resources
– 40% of educators meet SBEC standards

13. Key Area III
Leadership, Administration and Instructional
Support

14. STaR Classification
Administration & Support
 Developing Tech
– Campus Plan aligned with Long-Range Plan
– Vision for technology
– 1 Tech Support Staff to 750 computers
– Full-time district technology director

15. Key Area IV
Infrastructure for Technology

16. STaR Classification
Infrastructure
 Developing Tech
– 5-9 students per computer
– Internet access in 50% of classrooms/library
– Majority of rooms connected to WAN/LAN
– One educator per computer

17. Key Area Summary

18. Conclusion
Technology Improvement Ideas
 Professional Development
– technology integration
– technology and differentiated instruction
 Community Technology Fair
 Technology Night
 Technology Career Day
 “Teach & Learn” with Technology Day