The document discusses the Texas Teacher STaR Chart, which evaluates progress towards technology goals. It identifies four key areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership/Administration/Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology. Each area is described in 1-2 paragraphs outlining goals. For example, Teaching and Learning aims to integrate technology into the curriculum and have teachers serve as facilitators. The document also provides a sample school's ratings in each area and concludes that the STaR Chart measures how well instructors and administrators are supporting 21st century learners.

1. TexasSTaRChart SchoolTechnologyandReadiness

2. Purpose The Texas Teacher STaR Chart was created to assist teachers, administrators and districts in evaluating their progress towards meeting goals stated in Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010. The STaR Chart process satisfies the requirements specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D. It also identifies the needs for improvement in four key areas..

4. Teaching and Learning Summary

5. Educator Preparation and Development

6. Leadership, Administration, Instructional Support

7. Infrastructure for Technology

8. Campus Data

9. Summary

12. Technology is integrated into the curriculum.

15. Technology support staff is available onsite.

17. There is direct connectivity in most educational settings.

19. Summary/Conclusion Technology has changed the way the world interacts. These changes have resulted in the need for a new type of employee. Our technological world needs students that can function in it. To prepare students for the 21st century work environment educators need to include the use of technology in learning environments. The STaR chart gages how instructors, administrators, community members, and school boards are performing their in roles of supporting the needs of the 21st century learner.

20. Hyperlinks to Helpful websites Texas Education Agency http://starchart.esc12.net/ Route 21 http://www.p21.org/route21/ No Chid Left Behind Act http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml