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CAMPUS STAR CHART FINDINGS

Texas STaR Chart

Introduction

The TEA has developed the Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart.

The STaR Chart is an online resource tool for self-assessment of our campus’ and district’s efforts to effectively integrate technology across the curriculum

Agenda

Part 1: Teaching and LearningPart 2: Educator Preparation and

DevelopmentPart 3: Leadership, Administration, and

Instructional SupportPart 4: Infrastructure Technology

Teaching and Learning

The Teaching and Learning section refers to how teachers use technology in the classroom.

Teachers have gone through a self evaluation using the following point system.

1 = Early Tech 2 = Developing Tech 3 = Advanced Tech 4 = Target Tech

Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning has scored a 13, or rated as developing.

Educator Preparation and Development

Educator Preparation and Development refers to how much professional development the staff has been involved in and staff understanding of technology.

Teachers have gone through a self evaluation using the following point system.

1 = Early Tech 2 = Developing Tech 3 = Advanced Tech 4 = Target Tech

Educator Preparation and Development

Educator Preparation and Development has scored a 12, or been rated at developing.

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support refers to campus leadership’s vision for technology and the access to technology instructional support.

Teachers have gone through a self evaluation using the following point system.

1 = Early Tech 2 = Developing Tech 3 = Advanced Tech 4 = Target Tech

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support has scored a 17, or been rated advanced.

Infrastructure Technology

Infrastructure Technology refers to faculty and student access to computers, the internet, and various technologies.

Teachers have gone through a self evaluation using the following point system.

1 = Early Tech 2 = Developing Tech 3 = Advanced Tech 4 = Target Tech

Infrastructure Technology

Infrastructure Technology has scored a 17, or been rated advanced.

STaR Chart Scores Over the Past 3 Years

Summary

McMath Middle School has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology.

Although we have improved in most categories, Educator Preparation and Development must be addressed.

For more information

Please visit http://starchart.esc12.net/ .