Texas STaR Chart

The 21st Century Learner

College Park High SchoolBy Michael Gibson

AgendaWhy do we have the Texas

STaR Chart?What is the STaR Chart?How are we doing?College Park Goals

Why?• It’s the law! Starting in 2006 all Texas Teachers are required to complete the online STaR Chart survey.

Why it help us• Create or update the district technology plan• Set benchmark and Goals with technology• Identifies needs for Staff Development• Allows proof that the school is meeting the

standards of No Child left behind• Most important – it helps students become

21st Century learner!

The Texas STaR Chart is developed around four key areas of Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010

1. Teaching & LearningPatterns of Classroom UseFrequency/Design of Instructional Setting

Using Digital ContentContent Area ConnectionsTechnology Applications (TA) TEKS

Implementation (TAC Chapter 126)

Student Master of Technology Application (TA) TEKS

Online Learning

2. Educator Preparation & Development

Content of Professional DevelopmentModels of Professional DevelopmentCapabilities of EducatorsAccess to Professional DevelopmentLevels of Understanding and Patterns of

UseProfessional Development for Online

Learning

3. Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

Leadership and VisionPlanningInstructional SupportCommunication and CollaborationBudgetLeadership and Support for Online Learning

Infrastructure For TechnologyStudents per computerInternet Access Connectivity/SpeedOther Classroom TechnologyTechnical SupportLocal Area Network, Wide Are NetworkDistance Learning Capacity

STaR Chart Data for College Park 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

Teaching and Learning 14 Developing

Tech 17 Advanced Tech 17 Advanced Tech

Educator Preparation and Development 13 Developing

Tech14 Developing Tech 17 Advanced Tech

Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support 18 Advanced Tech 21 Target Tech 20 Advanced Tech

Infrastructure for Technology 16 Advanced Tech 19 Advance Tech 21 Target Tech

Goals for College Park Teachers will use regular technology-

supported learner-centered projects.Campus plan will support student progress in

technology use in the classroomProfessional development activities / Peer

Coaching for teachers dealing with technology student centered lessons with technology.

Resources

• http://starchart.esc12.net/• http://www.conroeisd.net/