TEXAS CAMPUS STAR CHART

CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cullen University Strives for Excellence in Technology

AGENDA What is a Star Chart? Key Areas of the STaR Chart STaR Chart Assessment Ratings Cullen’s STaR Chart Summary Conclusions

WHAT IS A STAR CHART?The STaR Chart is the Texas School Technology and Readiness Chart. It can assist in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D

KEY AREAS OF THE STAR CHART

The four key areas of the STaR Chart are:1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and

Development3. Leadership, Administration and

Instructional Support4. Infrastructure for TechnologyEach key area has 6 categories to be

rated.

STAR CHART ASSESSMENT RATINGSThe key areas are rated and then

classified into four proficiency levels. They are:

1. Early Tech2. Developing Tech3. Advanced Tech4. Target Tech

EARLY TECHAt this level instruction is teacher-

centered and students occasionally use software applications. No technology integration occurs in the foundation subject area TEKS.

DEVELOPING TECHAt this level instruction is teacher-directed

and students regularly use technology on an individual basis to access electronic information and develop communication and presentation projects.

ADVANCED TECHAt this level instruction is teacher-

facilitated and students work with peers and experts to evaluate information, analyze data and content in order to problem solve.

TARGET TECHAt this level the teacher serves as the

facilitator, mentor, and co-learner. Students have on-demand access to all appropriate technologies to complete activities that have been seamlessly integrated into all core content areas.

CULLEN’S DATA

Teaching and Learning

Educator Preparation and Development

Leadership, Admin., Instrcutional Support

Infrastructure for Technology

Chart Title

2008-20092007-20082006-2007

DATA ANALYSISCullen was rated Advanced Tech for the

years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. In 2008-2009 our classification dropped to Developing Tech.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO BOOST OUR RATING?

Incorporate technology into our daily lessons.

Create technology related professional developments.

Encourage all staff members to become technology savvy.

CONCLUSIONSThe STaR Chart data can be very useful to

schools and their districts. The survey yields results that can be used for technology planning, resource budgeting, and applying for technology grants. The STaR Chart is like our technology report card. We should try to improve each year until we reach and maintain the Target Tech level.

RESOURCEShttp://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/teks/standard.htmhttp://starchart.esc12.net/