1. TEXAS STaR CHART

2. Definition of STaR Chart Key Areas and Classifications Uses of the STaR Chart Driving Force Behind StaR Chart Our Campus Results What the Future Holds AGENDA:

3. (STaR) School Technology and Readiness- This chart is an online resource tool developed by the Education Technology Advisory Committee for self-assessments of campus and district efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum. http://starchart.esc12.net/ This tool has been aligned with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (2006-2020). http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html The rubric is used to access Technology preparedness in Texas K-12 schools. Definition of STaR Chart:

4. Four Key Areas: *Teaching and Learning *Educator Preparation & Development *Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support *Infrastructure for Technology Four Classifications: *Early Technology *Developing Technology *Advanced Technology *Target Technology Key Areas and Classifications:

5. Create and update District Technology Plan Conceptualize a Vision for Technology Set Benchmarks and Goals Measure student/teacher proficiencies of technology integration To apply for grants To determine funding priorities Uses Of the STaR Chart:

6. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT 2001-states that all teachers must be literate in technology and that students must be technology literate by 8thgrade. Driving Force Behind STaR Chart:

7. Our Campus Results:

8. Getting ready for the 21st Century Technological World Restructuring classrooms to where they are student-centered rather than teacher-centered. Integrating technology into the curriculum and across curriculum Providing collaborative Staff Development for Teachers What The Future Holds: