The document discusses the Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart, which is used to assess technology readiness in schools. The STaR Chart evaluates schools in key areas like teaching and learning, infrastructure, and leadership. It provides data to determine professional development needs, assign funding, and report on technology use to meet No Child Left Behind requirements. The document presents Barbers Hill High School's STaR Chart results and makes recommendations to improve communication, professional development, and educator attitudes around educational technology.
7. Uses of the Texas STaR Chart Determine the professional development needs Use data from to assign funding Provide data used for reporting the use of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) funds and in applying for grants Provide data to the Statewide Annual Summary Communicate the technology vision with stakeholders 4
8. Key Area STaR Classifications Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech 5
9. Student Impacts Access to technology Use of technology Communication Increased participation in learning experience 6
10. Teacher Impacts Professional development Integration of technology into curriculum Model technology use for students Communication Proficiencies 7
11. Campus Impacts Comprehensive campus plan for technology Infrastructure Communication with stakeholders Budget and Funding Leadership and Administrative Support Data for reporting to NCLB and LRTP 8
