Star Chart Presentation

Texas Star ChartTexas Star Chart

Results for Thomas A. Edison Results for Thomas A. Edison Middle SchoolMiddle School

PurposePurpose

The purpose of The purpose of

this presentation is tothis presentation is to

inform faculty and staff ofinform faculty and staff of

our progress with the use of our progress with the use of technology.technology.

IntroductionIntroduction

What is the Texas Star Chart?What is the Texas Star Chart?

It is a tool used to evaluateIt is a tool used to evaluate

a campus’s progress toward meetinga campus’s progress toward meeting

the goals of the Texas Longthe goals of the Texas Long

Range Plan for Technology.Range Plan for Technology.

AgendaAgenda

Star Chart ClassificationsStar Chart ClassificationsResultsResultsRecommendationsRecommendationsSummary of FindingsSummary of FindingsRecommended LinksRecommended Links

Star Chart ClassificationsStar Chart Classifications

There are 4 key areas that are There are 4 key areas that are measured:measured:

• Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning• Educator Preparation and Educator Preparation and

DevelopmentDevelopment• Leadership, Administration, and Leadership, Administration, and

Instructional SupportInstructional Support• Infrastructure for TechnologyInfrastructure for Technology

Star Chart ClassificationsStar Chart Classifications

There are 4 classification areas:There are 4 classification areas:• Early TechEarly Tech• Developing TechDeveloping Tech• Advanced TechAdvanced Tech• Target TechTarget Tech

T.A. Edison-Star Chart ResultsT.A. Edison-Star Chart Results

*Results for 2008-2009*Results for 2008-2009

For results from previous years go to For results from previous years go to http://starchart.esc12.net/http://starchart.esc12.net/

T.A. Edison Star Chart ResultsT.A. Edison Star Chart Results

Results for 2009-2010Results for 2009-2010

Summary of FindingsSummary of Findings

For the past two years, EdisonFor the past two years, Edison

has a classification of Developing Tech.has a classification of Developing Tech.

We have a working knowledge of We have a working knowledge of

technology for teacher use and technology for teacher use and processes.processes.

Moving forward we need to use Moving forward we need to use technologytechnology

to better prepare our students for a to better prepare our students for a

Summary of FindingsSummary of Findings

technological world. technological world.

Recommended LinksRecommended Links

For more information the following links are For more information the following links are recommended:recommended:

• Texas Campus Star Chart Texas Campus Star Chart http://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdfhttp://starchart.esc12.net/docs/TxCSC.pdf

• Star Chart Website Star Chart Website

http://starchart.esc12.net/http://starchart.esc12.net/ • Texas Long Range Plan for Technology Texas Long Range Plan for Technology

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665menu_id=2147483665