1. B. Lyles Texas STaR Chart and P.M.H.S. STaR Chart Analysis.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this staff development is to help teachers gain understanding on the purpose of the Texas STaR chart and analyze how P.M.H.S. is currently doing in regards to technology. Introduction

3. 8:00-8:15am - Texas STaR Chart analysis. 8:15-8:35am – PMHS STaR Chart analysis. 8:35-8:50am – Small group break-out. 8:50-9:00am – Gallery-walk on small-group suggestions and conclusion. Agenda

4. Texas STaR Chart Analysis

5. Overview What is the acronym STaR? STaR stands for School Technology and Readiness What is the STaR Chart? “The Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, as well as meeting the goals of the district” (http://starchart.esc12.net/faqWhy.html).

6. Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure 4 Key areas of the STaR Chart

7. The Teacher STaR Chart Key Areas summary and Campus STaR Chart Key Areas summary can be accessed at the following link: http://starchart.esc12.net/resources.html STaR Chart Summary

8. PMHS STaR Chart Analysis 2009-2010

10. P.M.H.S. STaR Chart data (2006-2010)

11. The previous chart and graph show areas where growth has occurred over the past 4 years. Areas of strength: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support. The chart and graph also show areas where growth is necessary. Areas of weakness: Infrastructure and Technology. Chart and graph data

12. Get into small groups of 5-6 people. Take what you have learned from this staff development and develop a list of suggestions for our campus to improve our STaR Chart rating in all 4 areas. You may begin to collaborate. You have 10 minutes. Write your suggestions down on chart paper to hang-up for our Gallery Walk. Small-Group

13. Gallery Walk

14. We have learned what the STaR Chart is, what the components are, and it’s purpose. We have analyzed P.M.H.S. STaR Chart trends and developed suggestions for improvement. Hopefully you have a better understanding of how to better complete the STaR Chart survey and analyze the results. Conclusion

15. Have a wonderful morning!!! Thank you for your time!!!