TEXAS STAR CHARTEl Campo High School

THE TEXAS STAR CHART – AN INTRODUCTION

What is it? How is the data used? How can this information help me in my

classroom? What ratings did ECHS receive?

WHAT IS THE TEXAS STAR CHART?

WHAT IS THE STAR CHART?STaR stands for

School Technology and Readiness It is a tool that teachers may use to

self-assess their use of technology and analyze ways to improve their teaching in the 21st century.

It is aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

WHAT IS THE STAR CHART? The Texas STaR Chart was developed

around the four key domains of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and

Instructional Support Infrastructure and Technology

To read the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020, go to http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html

HOW IS THE DATA USED?

HOW IS THE DATA USED? To create and/or update the district’s technology plan. To set benchmarks and goals. To measure the use of technology by students and

teachers. By the campus and district to document progress

toward meeting No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D requirements and document the use of funds.

To apply for grants. To determine funding priorities.

Taken from http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

HOW CAN THE STAR CHART HELP YOU?

HOW CAN THIS HELP ME? The STaR Chart rates the use of

technology in four different ways for four different areas. Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

Target Tech is the goal for each area

HOW CAN THIS HELP ME? As you complete the chart, you will see

where you fall on the chart Example: Consider your use of digital content

in the classroom. The Target Tech, or goal, is for you and your students to “have on demand access to all appropriate technology and digital resources anytime/anywhere for technology integrated curriculum activities on the campus, in the district, at home, or key locations in the community.”

Are you there yet? Only 0.9% of campuses in Texas are.

HOW CAN THIS HELP ME? Most likely you fall within one of the other

three categories. If you fall within “Developing Tech” you “have regular weekly access and use of technology and digital resources for curriculum activities in my classroom, library, or lab.”

By knowing where you are, and knowing the goal, you can proceed with a plan!

HOW CAN THIS HELP ME? Schools across the nation that have

implemented programs that make technology part of the everyday class experience have documented: Better Attendance More student interest Fewer behavior problems Higher test scores

HOW DOES EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL RATE?

HOW DID ECHS RATE? For the past three years, ECHS ratings

show: Developing Technology in both:

Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development

Advanced Technology in both: Leadership, Administration & Instructional

Support Infrastructure for Technology

HOW DID ECHS RATE?

Teaching and Learning

Educator Preparation and Development

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

Infrastructure for Technology

2008-092007-082006-07

Dev. Tech: 9-14, Advanced Tech: 15-20

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

SUMMARY STaR Chart can help you assess and

analyze It will help your campus plan You will know where you are and where

you are going with technology in the classroom

ECHS rankings have remained stable