For: AP Solis Middle School Donna ISD, Texas By: Kari Knisely Star Chart For: AP Solis Middle School Donna ISD, Texas By: Kari Knisely

Texas STaR Chart School Technology and Readiness

What is the STaR Chart? Online survey For Texas teachers To collect data for reporting To determine needs for funding, training, etc Data is reported to state and federal policymakers.

Why does it exist? To determine the need for Professional development Funding Grants or other resources Vision of technology

Who does it benefit? All Stakeholders Campus Administration District Administration Teachers Students Parents

Key Area I – Teaching & Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning STaR Chart

Key Area I – Teaching & Technology

Key Area I – Teaching & Technology Increase here Increase here

Key Area I – Teaching & Technology Discrepancies Increases caused due to increase of technology hardware and trainings. All classrooms have baseline equipment of SmartBoard, projector, computer, etc. 4 student work stations in each classroom Recommendations Continued staff development and incentives to implement technology into lessons daily

STaR Chart Key Area I – Teaching & Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning Key Area III – Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Leadership & Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication & Collaboration Budget Leadership & Support for Online Learning STaR Chart

Key Area II – Educator Preparation & Development

Key Area II – Educator Preparation & Development Increase here Increase here Increase here followed by decrease

Key Area II – Educator Preparation & Development Discrepancies Increases then decreases were due to change in staff and attitudes as well as normal fluctuations found in a survey. Perhaps a small increase of staff development then a slight increase the following year. Recommendations Increased support and incentives for teachers to attend technology staff development. Teachers required to meet 6 credits of technology staff development per semester.

STaR Chart Key Area I – Teaching & Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning Key Area III – Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Leadership & Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication & Collaboration Budget Leadership & Support for Online Learning STaR Chart Key Area II – Educator Preparation & Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning

Key Area III – Leadership, Administration & Infrastructural Support

Key Area III – Leadership, Administration & Infrastructural Support Decrease here followed by an increase Increase here Decrease here

Key Area III – Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Discrepancies Decreases due to staff moral and attitudes shifting with administration implementation of technology push, etc. Increases due to more support of technology hardware and trainings Recommendations Continue and increase incentives by district for administration to keep staff moral up and positive of reasons to use technology integration

STaR Chart Key Area I – Teaching & Learning Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Content Area Connections Technology Applications Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications Online Learning Key Area III – Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Leadership & Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication & Collaboration Budget Leadership & Support for Online Learning STaR Chart Key Area II – Educator Preparation & Development Professional Development Experiences Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Development for Online Learning Key Area IV – Infrastructure for Technology Students per Computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network Wide Area Network Distance Learning

Key Area IV – Infrastructure for Technology

Key Area IV – Infrastructure for Technology Increase here followed by a decrease Increase here Decreases here followed by increases

Key Area Iv – Infrastructure for Technology Discrepancies Decreases so minimal due to survey and timing teachers take to complete. Decreases could be due to moral of teachers and attitude at the time. Recommendations Persistent increase of student to computer ratio. Increase teachers knowledge of how to effectively use the technology hardware and software available in classroom lessons to engage students most.

4 Key areas over 3 years Summary

Overall Summary Stage 2 Developing Technology No major changes in the last 3 years Small Variances noticed as expected Improvement Needed

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