COVINGTON ISD STaR CHART ANALYSIS Instructional Years Sheri Higgs EDTC6342
Covington Background 300 students PK-12 22 teachers 3 Administrators 1 Counselor 1 MTT/Teacher (MTT 2 periods per day) 1 part time computer technician
Key Areas Area Area I: Teaching and Learning Developing
Key Areas Area Area I: Teaching and Learning Developing Area II: Educator Preparation and Development Developing
Key Areas Area Area I: Teaching and Learning Developing Area II: Educator Preparation and Development Developing Area III: Leadership, Administration and Technical Support DevelopingAdvanced
Key Areas Area Area I: Teaching and Learning Developing Area II: Educator Preparation and Development Developing Area III: Leadership, Administration and Technical Support DevelopingAdvanced Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology Advanced Target
Key Areas Area Area I: Teaching and Learning Developing Area II: Educator Preparation and Development Developing Area III: Leadership, Administration and Technical Support DevelopingAdvanced Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology Advanced Target
Teaching and Learning Area TL1: Patterns of Classroom Use Developing
Teaching and Learning Area TL1: Patterns of Classroom Use Developing TL2: Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Developing
Teaching and Learning Area TL1: Patterns of Classroom Use Developing TL2: Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Developing TL3:Content Area Connections Advanced Developing
Teaching and Learning Area TL1: Patterns of Classroom Use Developing TL2: Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Developing TL3:Content Area Connections Advanced Developing
Teaching and Learning Area TL4: Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation Developing
Teaching and Learning Area TL4: Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation Developing TL5: Student Mastery of Technology Applications Developing Advanced
Teaching and Learning Area TL4: Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation Developing TL5: Student Mastery of Technology Applications Developing Advanced TL6: Online LearningDeveloping Early
Teaching and Learning Area TL4: Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation Developing TL5: Student Mastery of Technology Applications Developing Advanced TL6: Online LearningDeveloping Early
Teaching and Learning
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP1: Professional Development Experiences Developing
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP1: Professional Development Experiences Developing EP2: Models of Professional Development Developing
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP1: Professional Development Experiences Developing EP2: Models of Professional Development Developing EP3: Capabilities of Educators Developing
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP1: Professional Development Experiences Developing EP2: Models of Professional Development Developing EP3: Capabilities of Educators Developing
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP4: Access to Professional Development Developing Early
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP4: Access to Professional Development Developing Early EP5: Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Developing
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP4: Access to Professional Development Developing Early EP5: Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Developing EP6: Professional Development for Online Learning Developing Early
Educator Preparation and Development Area EP4: Access to Professional Development Developing Early EP5: Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Developing EP6: Professional Development for Online Learning Developing Early
Educator Preparation and Development
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L1: Leadership and Vision Developing Advanced
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L1: Leadership and Vision Developing Advanced L2: PlanningDeveloping
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L1: Leadership and Vision Developing Advanced L2: PlanningDeveloping L3: Instructional Support Developing
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L1: Leadership and Vision Developing Advanced L2: PlanningDeveloping L3: Instructional Support Developing
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L4: Communication and Collaboration Advanced
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L4: Communication and Collaboration Advanced L5: BudgetDevelopingAdvanced
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L4: Communication and Collaboration Advanced L5: BudgetDevelopingAdvanced L6: Leadership and Support for Online Learning Advanced Developing
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Area L4: Communication and Collaboration Advanced L5: BudgetDevelopingAdvanced L6: Leadership and Support for Online Learning Advanced Developing
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Infrastructure for Technology Area INF1: Students per Computer Advanced
Infrastructure for Technology Area INF1: Students per Computer Advanced INF2: Internet Access Connectivity and Speed TargetAdvancedTarget
Infrastructure for Technology Area INF1: Students per Computer Advanced INF2: Internet Access Connectivity and Speed TargetAdvancedTarget INF3: Other Classroom Technology Developing
Infrastructure for Technology Area INF1: Students per Computer Advanced INF2: Internet Access Connectivity and Speed TargetAdvancedTarget INF3: Other Classroom Technology Developing
Infrastructure for Technology
General Findings Affecting All Areas Average 32% teacher turnover each of the three years analyzed Teachers do not fully understand the response selections on the survey Technology funding from grant sources increased 2007 and 2008 instructional years Technology funding will decrease by 31% in instructional year
General Findings Affecting All Areas Computers are not capable of efficiently running newest technology (TI-Navigator, Response Clickers, notepads, etc.) Bandwidth requirements outpacing capabilities Reduced funding for aides and substitutes limiting ability to participate in professional development opportunities
Recommendations Add additional T1 line Upgrade to newest versions of software Continue replacing computers utilizing REAP funds Survey teachers to determine any additional hardware and/or software needs Train teachers on use of current hardware and software
Recommendations Train teachers on response selections on survey Increase number of computers and LAN/WAN connections in each classroom Investigate available online professional development and provide access to teachers Increase amount of time allotted to MTT for instructional support
References All STaR Chart information retrieved from: Texas Education Agency. (n.d.). Star chart. Retrieved September 12, 2009, from Innis, D. (2009, November 11). Superintendent, Covington ISD. (S. Higgs, Interviewer) Lanham, S. (2009, November 10). Master Technology Teacher, Covington ISD. (S. Higgs, Interviewer)