EVHS STaR Chart

Texas STaR Chart Campus Findings

an Overview of EVHS

Technology and Readiness

Agenda

• Introduction to the STaR Chart

• Key areas assessed

• EVHS data

• Recommendations for improvement

Introduction to the STaR Chart

• NCLB mandates report on tech progress

• TX Long-Range Plan measures progress

The Texas STaR Chart

• Evaluates LRPT progress

• Required for state technology funding

Measures of Progress

Profile indicators at 4 levels of progress

Early Tech

Developing Tech

Advanced Tech

Target Tech

4 Key Areas are assessed

• Administration & Support

• Educator Preparation

• Teaching & Learning

• Infrastructure

EVHS Data

• Rated Advanced Tech in all areas

• Highest Area - Administration & Support

• Lowest Area - Educator Preparation

2011-2012 EVHS Scores range from 17-19

Key AreaTotals

2011-2012STaR Classification

Teaching & Learning 18 Advanced Tech

Educator Preparation & Development

17 Advanced Tech

Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

19 Advanced Tech

Infrastructure for Technology

19 Advanced Tech

Scoring Ranges• 6-8 points: Early Tech• 9-14 points: Developing Tech• 15-20 points: Advanced Tech• 21-24 points: Target Tech

We need to increase 2-4 points in each area to reach Target Tech

2011-2012 EVHS Scores range from 17-19

Recommendations

Move From:• Only teacher-

facilitated instruction

• Activities separated by subject and grade

Focus On:• Teacher facilitates,

mentors and co-learns

• Activities integrated into all core content areas

Key Area: Teaching & Learning

Recommendations

Move From:

Regular use of online resources

25-29% of tech budget for Prof. Dev.

Focus On:

Regular used of tech supported learner centered projects

30% of tech budget for Prof. Dev.

Key Area: Educator Preparation & Development

Recommendations

Move From:

1 tech support staff for 500 computers

State and federal competitive grants not available

Focus On:

1 tech support staff for 350 computers

State and federal competitive grants are available

Key Area: Leadership, Admin & Instructional Support

Recommendations

Move From:

4 or fewer students per computer

Shared use of resources

Focus On:

On-demand computer access for every student

Fully equipped with appropriate technology

Key Area: Infrastructure for Technology

Recommendations

What you can do as a teacher:

• Attend technology PD sessions

• Integrate our available technology into your current lessons

• Collaborate with another department on a cross-curricular technology lesson

Thank You

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