1. Pat NeffTexas Star Chart Long Range Plan for Technology

2. Agenda Texas Long Range Plan for Technology: Vision Texas Long Range Plan for Technology: Areas Texas STaR Chart Introduction/Website Assessment Classifications Results of the Campus Star Chart Campus Strengths and Weakness Conclusion

3. Texas Long Range Plan for Technology The Vision Providing an engaging, relevant, and future- focused system of education for young Texas learners preparing each student for success and productivity as a lifetime learner, a world-class communicator, a competitive and creative knowledge worker, and an engaged and contributing member of the emerging global society.

4. Texas Long Range Plan for Technology Four Key Areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Infrastructure

5. Texas STaR Chart Texas School Technology and Readiness Chart An online resource tool for self-assessment of campus’ and district’s efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum.

6. Texas STaR ChartAssessment Classifications Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

7. Neff Middle School STaR Chart Results

8. Campus Strengths and Weakness Strengths Infrastructure had improved from 2006 to 2009 Data shows: Distance learning capacity has improved. Local Areas Network and Wide Area Networks has improved There is more availability in Technical Support

9. Campus Strengths and Weakness Weakness Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Data Shows: Decrease in leadership and support for online learning. Decrease in Budget Decrease in campus planning

10. Conclusion As schools move to bring about technological improvement there are many factors that have to be taken into consideration such as time, budgeting, and administrative support. Campuses need to be diligent to stay in line with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. It is imperative to the students we serve.

11. This Is The FutureAre Your Students Ready?