What is the STaR Chart?

• A process for documenting progress to support continued technology funding

• TEA requirement for districts as part of NCLB (Title II, Part D)

• The TEA must report on schools receiving funds

• District, principal and teacher reports are due on June 30 each year

The Texas Teacher STAR Chart has been developed around the four key areas 1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and Development3.Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support4. Infrastructure for Technology

The Texas Campus STaR Chart

Part 1 No Child Left Behind Technology Report

Part 2 Teacher STaR Chart

District Technology Report for each district and campus

What is reported?•Section 1 Number of computers and type of internet connectivity by campus

•Section 2–a student proficiencies. –b district integration of technology

•Section 3 •School administrator proficiencies

Where do I find information?http://starchart.esc12.net/

What information will I find there?

• State standards

•Useful Websites

•Glossary of useful terms

4 key areas addressed

1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and

Development

4 key areas addressed

3. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

4. Infrastructure for Technology

A Report of the Findings

Part 2Teacher STaR chart

A tool for planning and self-assessing technology integration

Why the Texas Teacher STaR Chart is important:

1.Provides teachers a current technology profile2.Provides data for accuracy in reporting or for use in grant applications3.Assess district implementation of technology

1. Teachers complete the survey online.2. Teachers can access the teacher report online.

Campus and district summary data can be reported to school boards, community groups, and

technology planning committees as it is aligned with state and local goals. Statewide summary

data is reported to state and federal policymakers.

How does the teacher portion work?

What can be found on the web site for

teachers?

Performance Standards

Glossary of terms

Helpful Websites

4 areas of assessment1. Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation and

Development3. Leadership, Administration and

Instructional Support4. Infrastructure for Technology

A Report of the Findings