Presentation for Iraan High School by DeLane Cagle EDLD 5352

1. S T R Iraan High School CHART Technology Report Exemplary Campus 2009 By DeLane Cagle EDLD 5352

2. Agenda: What is a STaR Chart? Components of the STaR Chart STaR Chart Rating STaR Chart Teacher Data Resources Information Summary

3. S T R CHART The Star Chart is a teacher tool for planning and self-assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Texas state law mandated to evaluate campus progress towards meeting the goals of the Lang Range Plan for Technology. The chart may be used for technology planning, budgeting, and evaluation of progress. School Technology and Readiness

4. S T R CHART Continued… Developed around the four key domains of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology Designed to help campuses determine their progress toward meeting both Long Ran Plan and district goals A technology data-gathering tool provided by the state Required of all classroom teachers

5. Key Components Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

6. Progress Indicators Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech http://starchart.esc12.net/

7. Early Tech Master basic academic skills through linear drill and tutorial software Developing Tech Improve 21st century higher-order critical thinking with access to multimedia content Greater resources available for research and learning from Internet and CD-ROM

8. Advanced Tech • Improve 21st century skills especially higher-order thinking, research, collaborative and creative skills • Most students/teachers able to communicate with parents, experts, other students and teachers outside school

9. Target Tech Improve student achievement Develop and support the full range of 21st century skills that students will need to thrive in today’s educational environment and tomorrow’s workplace Promote student-centered authentic project-based learning All students/teachers able to communicate with parents, experts, community members and teachers outside the school Learning at home and at school occurs seamlessly http://www.ceoforum.org/downloads/star4.pdf

10. Campus Ratings http://starchart2.esc12.net/ Campus Reports

11. State Ratings State Reports http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

12. Access And Input Open the Log-in at http://starchart.esc12.net/Login.aspx Enter your Star Chart username assigned to you by the district. Your password will be sent via email to the address associated with your account. Check your e-mail for your password Log-in and answer the questions as they pertain to you. Once you are finish, your results will be tabulated into the campus information. Login Information Texas TeacherSTaR Chart Texas CampusSTaR Chart Instruction Manual

13. Resources STaR Chart Resources Statewide Summary Data Timeline Teacher STaR Chart Key Areas Campus STaR Chart Key Areas Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology Teaching & Learning Educator Preparation & Development Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology

14. Summary Assist teachers in determining professional development needs based on a current educational technology profile. Provide data that feeds into the Texas Campus STaR Chart so that more accurate school information is gained and documented. Determine funding priorities based on teacher and classroom needs. Provide data that can support the need for grants or other resources. Help conceptualize the campus or district vision of technology. Assist campuses in documenting the use of No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D formula, and discretionary funds.