1. School Technology
and Readiness

2. Agenda
 What is the Texas STaR Chart?
 Purpose of the Texas STaR Chart
 Do I need to complete the Texas STaR Chart?
 McWhirter summary by key area
 McWhirter’s classification
 Goal
 Summary

3. What is the Texas STaR Chart?
The Texas STaR Chart is a
teacher tool for planning and
self-assessing aligned with the
long-range plan for
technology, 2006-2020.

4. Purpose of the Texas STaR Chart
The purpose of the Texas STaR
Chart is to help districts,
schools, and teachers in
planning for future technology
and staff development.

5. Do I need to complete the Texas STaR
Chart?
All teachers must complete the
survey online and use the
profile annually to gauge their
progress in integrating
technology into teaching and
learning.

6. McWhirter Summary by Key Area
25
20
15
2008-2009
10
2009-2010
5 2010-2011
0
Infrastructure Administration Preparation Teaching and
and Support and Learning
Development

7. McWhirter’s Classification
Teaching & Learning 2010-11: Advanced Tech
2009-10: Advanced Tech
2008-09: Developing Tech
Educator Preparation & 2010-11: Advanced Tech
Development 2009-10: Advanced Tech
2008-09: Advanced Tech
Leadership, Administrati 2010-11: Advanced Tech
on, & Instructional 2009-10: Advanced Tech
Support 2008-09: Advanced Tech
Infrastructure for 2010-11: Advanced Tech
2009-10: Advanced Tech
2008-09: Advanced Tech

8. Goal
One of the technology goals
McWhirter is striving for is to be
classified as “Target Tech” in all
four areas of the Texas STaR Chart.

9. Summary
 Even though McWhirter is classified as
“Advanced Tech” in all categories in the
years 2010-2011, we must continue
developing in these areas to meet the
needs of the 21st century learner.

10. Texas STaR Teacher Chart
 Teacher resources regarding Texas STaR Chart and the
Long-Range Technology Plan:
http://starchart.epsilen.com/