Presented by: Oscar Rivera

Introduction NCLB Requirements

STaR Chart Development

Four Key Areas

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology

Campus STaR Chart Results

Teacher STaR Chart

Conclusion

References

Background Information•No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D

•“All teachers should be technology literate and integrate technology across the curriculum.”

•“All students must be technology literate by the end of eight grade.”

•Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006 - 2010

Texas School Technology and Readiness Chart

The STaR Chart is a survey developed to:Evaluate online learning and technology

resources Assess technology standardsDetermine technology funding

The STaR chart has four key components that support the Texas Technology Applications Skills.

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Teaching and Learning Recomendations

“Develop strategies to monitor the progress of integration of technology.”

“Support the use of emerging technologies.”

Support the development of classroom websites.

Source: Texas Long Range Plan for

Technology

Educator Preparation & Development

RecommendationsWe need to develop

strategies to reach mastery of the Technology Applications Educator Standards.

Develop teacher preparation programs that require to integrate technology into their curriculum requirements and certification standards.

Professional Development

Teacher Preparation programs

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

“Implementing and sustaining school improvement and technology innovation depends on skilled and persistent leadership

with the ability to share visions and consistent

expectations.(Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006)

Infrastructure for Technology•Components

•Technical support

•Internet access

•Demand for computers in classrooms

•Local area networks

•According to the Texas campus star chart manual, “the infrastructure of a school is the critical element of support for all four areas of technology.”

Campus STaR Chart

Burns STaR Chart2010 - 2011

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Teacher STaR ChartSince 2006 – 2007 school year, all Texas teachers are

required to complete the online version Teacher STaR Chart Survey.

The STaR teacher survey “establishes a clear framework for measuring how well teachers are prepared to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need.”

ConclusionThe STaR chart is a valuable instrument to assess our ability to provide the necessary technological tools to our 21st century students .