Texas STaR Chart

Katy Junior High

Today’s Agenda

Introduction and implications of STaR on Texas

Why Technology? State Wide Data Rating System Where KJH Stands What We Can Do From Here Conclusion/Brainstorming Session

What is STaR?

School Technology and Readiness (STaR)

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020

http://starchart.esc12.net/

Why Does This Matter?

Technological BOOM Worldwide –Society Demands It.

Need to Promote Technological Fluency and Literacy for a Competitive Market

State Wide Data Supports The Need NCLB Regulations STUDENTS WANT IT!

Texas STaR Chart Rating System

4 Summary Areas Teaching and

Learning Educator

Preparation Administration &

Support Infrastructure

Texas STaR Chart Rating System

4 Levels of Progress Early Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

KJH Campus Data 2007-2010Summary Area Area Totals Key Area STaR

ClassificationTrends

Teaching and Learning

2009-10: 132008-09: 142007-08: 15

2009-10: Developing Tech2008-09: Developing Tech2007-08: Advanced Tech

Negative Trend

Educator Preparation and Development

2009-10: 132008-09: 142007-08: 12

2009-10: Developing Tech2008-09: Developing Tech2007-08: Developing Tech

Not Changing

Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support

2009-10: 192008-09: 172007-08: 15

2009-10: Advanced Tech2008-09: Advanced Tech2007-08: Advanced Tech

Positive Trend

Infrastructure for Technology

2009-10: 102008-09: 19 2009-10: 17

2009-10: Developing Tech2008-09: Advanced Tech2007-08: Advanced Tech

Negative Trend

Source: Texas STaR Chart, http://starchart.esc12.net/

What We Are Currently Doing Interactive White Boards Internet Research Projects and Presentations Online Program: ex. Google Earth, tutoring programs,

educational games

Instructional Support Coach Student Email & Teacher Webs TI Nspires, CPS Units, Interactive Games

What we can do to improve

Increase Professional Development More Interactive White Boards Web Conferencing Web Design, Class Wikis, Blogs… More Technological Presentations by

Students Your Ideas??

Conclusion We Have a Need for Increased

Technology Data Supports It – Society Demands It The State Requires It Our Kids Want It

We are doing some things right, BUT…Improvements need to be made KJH’s Plan – Where we go from here