1. Fredonia Elementary
A STaR in the Making!
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2. What is STaR?
How does Fredonia rate?
Ways to improve
Looking ahead
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3. What is STaR?
School Technology and Readiness
Meeting the standards for the
Long-Range Plan for Technology,
2006-2020
www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart
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4. I. Teaching & Learning
II. Educator Preparation
III. Administration & Support
IV. Infrastructure
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5. Key Area 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Teaching & Developing Developing Developing
Learning Tech Tech Tech
Educator Prep Developing Developing Developing
Tech Tech Tech
Administratio Developing Developing Developing
n & Support Tech Tech Tech
Infrastructure Developing Advanced Developing
Tech Tech Tech
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6. •We have a vision for technology
•Students use technology on a
regular basis
•Teachers use technology mainly
for administrative tasks
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7. •Students have on-demand access to
technologies
•Projects are technology-supported
and learner-centered
•Teachers and administration ensure
integration of appropriate technology
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8. •Professional Development
Opportunities
•Work collaboratively for new
ideas
•Apply for state and federal grants
to increase technology funding
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9. Educational Technology Dept.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
512-463-9400
edtech@tea.state.tx.us
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