Texas STaR Chart

An Analysis of Oppe Elementary's STaR Charts

What is a STaR Chart?

• STaR stands for:

School Technology and Readiness

• It is a tool for planning and self-assessing aligned with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. (“Texas STaR Chart,” 2010)

Oppe Elementary School:A Three Year Analysis

Teaching & Learning 

2008-09: 16

2007-08: 14

2006-07: 13

2008-09: Advanced Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

Three point total increase attributed to improvements in: Classroom Use, Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting, and Student Mastery of Technology Applications

Educator Preparation & Development 

2008-09: 14

2007-08: 11

2006-07: 13

2008-09: Developing Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

One point total increase only in Models of Professional Development; in 2007, level of Access to Professional Development was Early Tech

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support 

2008-09: 17

2007-08: 14

2006-07: 14

2008-09: Advanced Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Developing Tech

Three point total increase attributed to improvements in: Leadership and Vision, Planning, Communication and Collaboration, and Budget

Infrastructure for Technology 

2008-09: 18

2007-08: 14

2006-07: 15

2008-09: Advanced Tech

2007-08: Developing Tech

2006-07: Advanced Tech

Total increase attributed to improvements in: Internet Access Connectivity and Speed (Target Tech Classification), Technical Support (2 point increase), LAN/WAN, Distance Learning Capacity

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Key Trends

Teaching & LearningThree point total increase attributed to improvements in:

• Classroom Use

• Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting

• Student Mastery of Technology Applications

Educator Preparation & DevelopmentOne point total increase only in:

• Models of Professional Development

* In 2007, level of Access to Professional Development was Early Tech

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

Three point total increase attributed to improvements in:

• Leadership and Vision,

• Planning,

• Communication and Collaboration, and

• Budget

Infrastructure for TechnologyThree point total increase attributed to improvements in:

• Internet Access Connectivity and Speed (Target Tech Classification),

• Technical Support (2 point increase),

• LAN/WAN, and

• Distance Learning Capacity

Campus Strengths and WeaknessesStrength:

• Infrastructure for Technology (classified as Advanced Tech in 2006-07 and 2008-09)

Weaknesses:

• Educator Preparation and Development

- especially in the focus areas of

1. Access to Professional Development (classified as Early Tech in 2007-08), and

2. Professional Development for Online Learning (Developing Tech for all three years)

Resources:

1. Texas Teacher STaR Chart

2. Texas Campus STaR Chart

3. Galveston ISD STaR Charts for 2008-09

4. STaR Chart FAQ’s

Presented by:

Jeff Liwag

EDLD 5306 Concepts of Educational Technology