Texas STaR Chart Ratings

How Did We Do?

Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood AcademySheldon ISD

The Texas STaR (School Technology and Readiness) Chart is an annual online survey designed to help teachers, campuses and districts evaluate their progress and work towards meeting the goals laid out in the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology.

For more info visit: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665

What is the Texas STaR Chart?

During this presentation we will take a look at:

A brief overview of Sheldon ISDCravens AcademyThree year campus STaR Chart findingsWhat does this data mean?Conclusion: Recommendations for

Improvement

Agenda

A brief overview of Sheldon ISD

We Are Sheldon, A Community of Learners, Sharing the Past, Shaping the Future

Sheldon ISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan areas. Sheldon ISD currently has :

1 High School(9-12) 2 Middle Schools(6-8) 5 Elementary Schools(1-5) 2 Early Childhood Campuses(Pre-K-K)

Sheldon has had a steady three to five percent growth since 2005 and is a Recognized District.

What is Sheldon ISD?

Our campus houses grades Pre-K –Kindergarten where we are committed to

ensuring that our students are given

a strong foundation to successfully

progress through school.

A look into our campusCravens Academy

Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood Academy, Sheldon ISD

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What are our campus results of the STaR Chart?

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Another look at the data….

So what does this data mean?

Areas of Strength Infrastructure for Technology Classification-Advanced for years 2008-2011

Weakness Educator Preparation & Development Classification-Developing for years 2008-2011

In the 2009-2010 school year our campus had On Target ratings in the area of Leadership Administration, & Instructional Support

Recommendations for Improvement

Set up a professional development schedule Participate in meaningful, ongoing professional

development in the area of technology Meet with instructional coaches and other technology

experts regularly to ensure that new learning of technology is being integrated in the classroom in the most meaningful manner.

Formulate assessments to track data of improvement for students

Most importantly, ask for help when needed:Remember…..No questions=No answers!

In conclusion