The Texas STaR Chart is a self-assessment tool for school districts to evaluate their progress towards technology goals in four domains: teaching and learning, educator preparation and development, leadership and infrastructure. Districts are scored from 6 to 24 to indicate their level of technology readiness from early to target. Big Sandy ISD's STaR Chart data shows they have progress to make but are moving in the right direction according to their technology goals.

1. Texas STaR Chart Presented By: Vanessa Griffin Big Sandy ISD

2. Meeting Agenda Definition Purpose Domains Scoring BSISD Chart Conclusion

3. School Technology and Readiness What is the Texas STaR Chart? The Texas STaR Chart is a means of self-assessment, designed to provide valuable information to school districts regarding their progress towards technology goals aligned with their Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT).

4. Purpose of the STaR Chart Aide in technology planning Assist in budgeting for resources Evaluate progress in technology projects Show progress towards goals outlined in LRPT View technology readiness of campuses statewide

5. STaR Chart Domains Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. Scoring/Ratings 6-8 Early Tech 9-14 Developing Tech 15-20 Advanced Tech 21-24 Target Tech All STaR Chart Data is available at: http://starchart.esc12.net

7. Big Sandy ISD STaR Chart Data

8. Conclusion Based on the data provided by the Texas STaR Chart, BSISD has a long way to go to reach it’s technology goals, but we are definitely moving in the right directions. Tools. Like the STaR chart, make it possible to monitor our progress and make sure that we continue moving forward.