1. Texas STaR Chart
Beasley Elementary

2. Agenda Introduce STaR Chart Beasley Elementary STaR Charts Trends
Improvement
Standards

3. 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,
Used for technology planning, budgeting resources and evaluation of progress in local technology
To view Texas Long Range Plan for Technology click here:

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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

10. 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

13. 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

14. 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:

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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