1. Texas Long Range Plan Teaching and Learning Coston Cougars

2. Introduction Goal Improve STaR Chart Rating

3. Agenda Display STaR Chart for the past 3 years Look at ways to improve rating Discuss ideas and barriers Make a plan for improvement

4. STaR Chart Data2006-2009

5. Focus Improve Teaching and Learning Rating

6. Teaching and LearningWays to Improve Teacher is a facilitator of learning Technology is integrated effectively into the curriculum Activities are separated by subject and grade Technology application TEKS are met K-8

7. Ideas for Improvement Job embedded training hours Professional development Time to learn the new technology Curriculum aligned to the technology TEKS

8. Barriers Time Too many other requirements Technology not working Not enough training

9. Math Links http://www.dositey.com/2008/index-page-free_activities-sub-k2.php http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Ghostblasterseven/ghosteven.html

10. Language Arts Links http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/ http://www.iknowthat.com/com

11. Plan Offer Professional Development Lap-top cart for each grade level Update computer lab Teacher support for integration Alignment of curriculum to the technology TEKS

12. Conclusion The world is changing Students are changing Teachers must as well!!!