STaR Chart Presentation

Understanding The Texas STaR Chart: 

Understanding The Texas STaR Chart Interpreting Petrolia Elementary Findings for 2011-12 Addressing the Texas Long Range Plan f or Computer Literacy

Texas STaR Chart Presentation Agenda: 

Texas STaR Chart Presentation Agenda Introduction Texas STaR Chart: What I s It? Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology Texas STaR Chart: Assessing Results Texas STaR Chart: Petrolia Elementary Results Texas STaR Chart: 3-Year Comparison Texas STaR Chart: Elementary Trends Texas STaR Chart: Greatest Areas of Need Conclusion

Texas STaR Chart Introduction: 

Texas STaR Chart Introduction STaR stands for School Technology and Readiness Conducted annually Teachers assess their technology progress Results can be reported to school boards, community groups, and tech planning committees Aligned with state and local goals

Texas STaR Chart What is it?: 

Texas STaR Chart What is it? The Texas STaR Chart was developed by the State of Texas around the Long-Range Plan for Technology. T he four key areas of the Long-Range Technology Plan that are assessed include: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology: 

Texas Long Range Plan for Technology Technology excellence is mandated by federal and state law. States must report student and teacher progress yearly in order to meet the terms of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. All students must achieve technology proficiency by 8 th grade.

Texas STaR Chart Accessing Results: 

Texas STaR Chart Accessing Results Results can be viewed at http://starchart.esc12.net / Click on Texas Campus STaR chart Then choose Campus Data Search Next, choose the appropriate year and campus Results can be printed out

Texas STaR Chart Petrolia Elementary Results: 

Texas STaR Chart Petrolia Elementary Results 2011-2012 Results Key Area I Teaching and Learning 17/24 Advanced Key Area II Educator Prep./Dev. 16/24 Advanced Key Area III Leadership Support 19/24 Advanced Key Area IV Infrastructure 21/24 Target

Texas STaR Chart 3-year Comparison: 

Texas STaR Chart 3-year Comparison

Texas STaR Chart Elementary Trends Since 2009-10: 

Texas STaR Chart Elementary Trends Since 2009-10 Teaching and Learning 11 to 17 pts. 25% improvement Educator Prep./Dev. 10 to 16 pts. 25% improvement Leadership Support 13 to 19 pts. 25% improvement Infrastructure 13 to 21 pts. 33% improvement

Texas STaR Chart Elementary Greatest Areas of Need: 

Texas STaR Chart Elementary Greatest Areas of Need Teaching and Learning 17/24 points We must continue to strive for integration and real-life learning experiences in order to reach Target classification. Educator Preparation 16/24 points We must continue to provide meaningful professional development experiences as well as collaboration opportunities for teachers in order to reach Target classification.

Texas STaR Chart Conclusion: 

Texas STaR Chart Conclusion We have made substantial gains over the past three years Levels I-III Advanced, Level IV Target There is still room for improvement W e must commit ourselves to constant improvement in the area of technology, not only as instructors, but also as learners. As an educational institution, we must encourage the advancement of technology proficiency As a campus and district, we must not stifle student progress with our policies and practices

Texas STaR Chart Petrolia Elementary Motto: 

Texas STaR Chart Petrolia Elementary Motto S – Seizing T - TARGET A - Achievement R – Rapidly And we will succeed!