Texas STaR Chart Beasley Elementary

Agenda Introduce STaR Chart Beasley Elementary STaR Charts Trends Improvement Standards

The Texas STaR Chart Mandatory School Technology and Readiness assessment Determines a campus’ progress toward meeting the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2010 Used for technology planning, budgeting resources and evaluation of progress in local technology To view Texas Long Range Plan for Technology click here:

Key Areas of the STaR Chart Teaching and Learning Classroom Use; Application of TEKS; Online Learning; Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content Preparation and Development of Educators Professional Development; Capabilities of Educators; Professional Development with Online Learning

Key Areas of the STaR Chart Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Leadership and Vision; Instructional Support; Communication/Collaboration Infrastructure for Technology Students per computers; Classroom Technology; Technical Support; LAN/WAN To see full explanation of STaR Chart click here

Beasley Elementary STaR Chart 2006-2007 Key Area Summary: Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification Teaching and Learning 13 Developing Tech Educator Preparation and Development 14 Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 18 Advanced Tech Infrastructure for Technology

Beasley Elementary STaR Chart 2007-2008 Key Area Summary: Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification Teaching and Learning 14 Developing Tech Educator Preparation and Development 12 Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 16 Advanced Tech Infrastructure for Technology

Beasley Elementary STaR Chart 2008-2009 Key Area Summary: Key Area Key Area Total Key Area STaR Classification Teaching and Learning 14 Developing Tech Educator Preparation and Development 12 Leadership, Admin., Instructional Support 16 Advanced Tech Infrastructure for Technology 15

Trends The majority of statewide campuses fall in the Developing Tech range on the STaR Chart Beasely is now considered Advanced Tech in two key areas: Leadership and Infrastructure Beasley has improved its use of technology in the past three years

How Can We Improve? Keep supporting staff and offering Professional Development that is geared toward technology Show faculty the Long-Range Plan for Technology and the Teacher Standards for Technology Teacher Websites Blogs School Website: http://www.mesquiteisd.org/beasley/

Technology Application Standards for All Teachers Standard I: All teachers use technology-realated terms, concepts, data input stragegies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications. Standard II: All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information.

Standard III: All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations Standard IV: All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences. Standard V: All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integratign the TEKS into the curriculum

Conclusion STaR Chart is used to determine campus’ technology progress Beasley is above the average Texas school Continue to provide staff development and encourage the use of technology Understand Teacher Standards for Technology