The document provides an introduction to the STaR Chart, which is a tool used by Texas schools to assess their long range technology plan. It outlines the key areas analyzed by the STaR Chart, including teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership, and infrastructure. An example is given showing the progress of College Park High School in the area of teaching and learning from 2006-2007 to 2008-2009. Reflection questions are also included to help understand how the STaR Chart impacts classrooms and benefits students through increased technology use.

1. STaR Chart Presentation A Guide to Introduce and Understand the Long Range Plan for Technology

2. Introduction Welcome to training on the importance of the StaR Chart here at College Park High School

3. Where Can I Find It? http://starchart.esc12.net/ Texas STaR Chart website Provides valuable resources detailing the Long Range Plan for Technology Shows campus data comparable from year to year and accountability ratings

4. STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness. A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. The NCLB Technology Reporting System will be used to collect the data on the progress of districts receiving funds from No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.

5. STaR Chart Analyzes the four key areas Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administrationand Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. STaR Chart Example Data School District: Conroe Campus: College Park High School Teaching & Learning 2008-09:17 raw score 2007-08:17 raw score 2006-07:14 raw score 2008-09:Advanced Tech 2007-08: Advanced Tech 2006-07: Developing Tech

7. Reflection Why is the STaR Chart important to our campus? How can I reflect these changes in my classroom? Who benefits from the increase use of technology? Where can I find our campus STaR Chart? Where do I go if I have more questions about the STaR Chart?

8. Conclusion Summary of the STaR Chart Benefits of Technology