1. Texas STaR Chart
Presented by
Michella Joseph

2. Agenda
 What is a STaR Chart?
 4 sections of the chart
 Campus STaR Chart Results
 2008-2009 Results
 Conclusion

3. What is a STaR Chart?
 STaR = School Technology and
Readiness
 A Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-
Assessing aligned with the Long-Range
Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.
 Assist teachers in determining
professional development needs based on
a current educational technology profile.

4. What is a STaR Chart? Continued
 Provide data that feeds into the Texas
Campus STaR Chart so that more
accurate school information is gained and
documented.
 Determine funding priorities based on
teacher and classroom needs.
 Provide data that can support the need
for grants or other resources.

5. What is a STaR Chart? Continued
 Help conceptualize the campus or district
vision of technology.
 Assist campuses in documenting the use
of No Child Left Behind,Title II, Part D
formula, and discretionary funds.

6. 4 Sections of the STaR Chart
 Teaching and Learning
 Educator Preparation and Development
 Leadership Administration and
Instructional Support
 Infrastructure for Technology

7. Teaching and Learning
 Students and teachers should be able to
effectively communicate with peers and
others around the world digitally.

8. Educator Preparation and
Development
 Teachers should be fully prepared to
introduce students to become effective
digital citizens in the 21st century.

9. Leadership Administration and
Instructional Support
 Administrators should set the example
when it comes to technology.They should
model and use it every day and be the
example for teachers.
Principal Kevin Teacher Kerry
Foxworth Reinhackel

10. Infrastructure for Technology
 A 21st century infrastructure will offer high
speed connectivity among schools, colleges,
medical facilities, libraries, businesses and
homes. It will have tools and resources for all
learners.

11. Highlands Junior School
Data of Campus STaR Chart
from 2006-2009
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2 2006-2007
0 2007-2008
2008-2009
6-8 = Early Tech
9-14 = Developing
Tech
15-20 = Advanced
Tech
21-24 = Target
Tech

12. Highlands Jr. Overall STaR Chart
2008-2009

13. Conclusion
 STaR Chart is a great tool for self-
evaluation
 HJS is working together to create
effective digital citizens
 Still some work to be done in all areas
What will your contribution be?

14. Bibliography
 http://starchart.esc12.net/history.html
 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/
lrpt_lrpt.html
 http://starchart2.esc12.net/
 http://schools.gccisd.net/default.aspx?nam
e=hjs.home