Reaching for the STaR Chart

Reaching for the STaR Chart

E- Rate andE- Rate and

Brookside IntermediateBrookside Intermediate

Agenda• Astrology – E-Rate

• Flight Plan – Clear Vision

• Constellation –STaR Chart

• Sky Map – STaR Chart Survey

• Reading the STaRs – Meaning

• Reaching for the STaRs

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Astrology

E-Rate and why we need it• Administered by the USAC under the

direction of the FCC• Provides affordable Internet access

and telecommunications to US schools and libraries

Astrology

• E-Rate is granted through an application process annually

• Funding determined by poverty rate and urban/rural status

• The funding range is from 20-90%

Astrology

• Districts are required to provide:– End-user equipment– Software– Professional Development– And other necessary elements

needed to utilize connectivity

Flight Plan

CCISD Long Range Plan for Technology– Expand and market e4 – Increase unified communications – Computer network that can supporting outside

devices – A safe 24/7 network for improved

collaboration

Constellation

STaR Chart – What is it?Survey of the 4 key areas on the LRPT– Teaching and Learning– Educator Preparation and Development– Leadership, Admin and Instructional Support– Infrastructure for Technology

STaR Chart

• Why do we do the STaR Chart?Gather data and improve Tech Ed– Students express their opinion– Teachers recognize expectations and plan

accordingly– Gage success or failure in meeting NCLB

Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning

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TL1 TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6

TL1 Patterns of Classroom Use.............. 2 TL2 Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting 3 TL3 Content Area Connections .............. 3 TL4 TA TEKS Implementation................ 2 TL5 Student Mastery of Technology Applications 3 TL6 Online Learning 2

Advanced Technology

Educator Preparation and Development

3 EP1 - Professional Development Experiences

3 EP2 - Models of Professional Development

3 EP3 - Capabilities of Educators3 EP4 - Technology Professional

Development Participation

3 EP5 - Levels of Understanding /Patterns of Use

2 EP6 - Capabilities of Educators with Online Learning

Educator Preparation and Development

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EP1

EP2

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EP5

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Target Tech

Leadership, Administration and

Instructional Support

Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support

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3 L1 – Leadership and Vision

3 L2 - Planning

4 L3 – Instructional Support

4 L4 – Communication and Collaboration

3 L5 - Budget

4 L6 – Leadership and Support for Online Learning

Target Tech

Infrastructure for Technology

Infrastructure for Technology

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INF2

INF3

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Advanced Tech

2 INF1 – Students per Computer3 INF2 – Internet Access Connectivity Speed2 INF3 – Other Classroom Technology3 INF4 – Technical Support4 INF5 - LAN/WAN3 INF6 – Distance Learning Capacity

Reading the STaR

• Adv. or Target Tech in the 4 key areas

• Areas of improvement include:– Patterns of classroom use– TA TEKS implementation– Online Learning– Other Classroom Technology

Bulldogs - Keep Reaching for the STaRs

T&L

L, A, IS

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EP & D

Resources

• Clear Creek ISD, . (n.d.). Clear creek isd long-range plan for technology 2010-2013. Retrieved from http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Technology/Technology_LongRangePlan.sflb.ashx

• Texas Education Agency. Star chart. Retrieved from http://starchart.esc12.net/resources.html

• Universal Service Administration Company, . (2010, September 08). Helping keep americans connected. Retrieved from http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx