Texas S T a R

Chart

S T a R

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“We must prepare learners for their future,

not our past.”-David Thornburg

Agenda

• Long Range Plan for Technology

• Introduction to Texas STaR Chart

What is the impact on our campus?

• STaR Chart Data

Where do we stand?

• Where do we go?

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology

“The goal of education must be to

prepare young citizens to work and thrive

in the 21st Century and to effectively

interact in a global marketplace.”

The Texas Star Chart

• A yearly evaluation tool used to measure technology proficiency .

Provides No Child Left Behind

accountability

Planning Tool

• Teachers

• Campuses

What is the impact on us?

• Budget

• Administrator Support

• Helps develop the Campus Plan for Technology

• Shows growth or areas for improvement

Levels of Progress

Teaching &

LearningEducator

Preparation & Development

Administration & Support

Infrastructure for Technology

Areas

Early Tech

Developing Tech

Advanced Tech

Target Tech

Key Area Score Classification

Teaching and Learning

16 Advanced Tech

Educator Preparation and Development

18 Advanced Tech

Leadership, Administration

and Instructional Support

18Advanced Tech

Infrastructure for Technology

19Advanced Tech

Where do we stand?

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16

20

2006-20072007-20082008-2009

Growth

Where do we go now?

Focus on Teaching & Learning

“Every education program is a technology opportunity.”

John Bailey

Redefine what it means to be educated in a digital age.

Align goals, curriculum, instruction, assessment and technology use.

Questions?

Lisa CostelloInstructional

Technology SpecialistDobbs Elementary

Rockwall ISDApril 13, 2023