S ta r and e-rate.pptx2
- 1. STaR and E-Rate: The BasicsAn overview of two important topics in the world of technology in schools.1
- 2. Meeting agenda: Star chart information E-rate definedTascosa High School: 2008-2009 STaR Chart. http://starchart2.esc12.net/campusSearchlist.aspx?foryear=20082009&district=Amarillo&campus=TascosaSTaR= School Technology and ReadinessLRPT= Long Range Plan for TechnologyE-Rate= Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund2
- 3. STaR: Purpose Texas tool for assessing technology in schoolsAligned with Long Range Plan for Technology –LRPT (2006-2020)StaR chart completed and filed each year in compliance with NCLBCompleted chart required for application for technolgy grant $$3
- 4. STaR-StructureSTaR Report has 4 key areas1.Teaching and Learning2. Educator Preparation3.Administration and Leadership4. Infrastructure for technolgyEach of the 4 key areas focuses on 6 levels of readiness and implementation4
- 5. Area 1: Teaching and LearningFocus Area #1: Patterns of classroom useFocus Area #2: Frequency of instructional design using digital contentFocus Area #3:Content area connectionsFocus Area #4: Technology application of TEKSFocus Area #5: Student mastery of technology(TEKS)Focus Area #6: Online learning5
- 6. Area 2:Educator Preparation and DevelopmentFocus Area #1: Content of professional developmentFocus Area #2: Modelsof professional developmentFocus Area #3: Capabilities of educatorsFocus Area #4: Access to professional developmentFocus Area #5: Understanding and patterns of useFocus Area #6: Professional development for online learning 6
- 7. Area 3: Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Focus area #1: Leadership and visionFocus area #2: PlanningFocus area #3: Instructional supportFocus area #4: Communication and collaborationFocus area #5: Budget $$$Focus area #6: Leadership and support for online learning7
- 8. Area 4: Infrastructure for TechnologyFocus area #1: Students per computerFocus area #2: Internet access(connectivity and speed)Focus area #3: Other classroom technologyFocus area #4: Technical supportFocus area #5: Local /Wide area networkFocus area #6: Distance learning capability8
- 9. E-RateE-rate: short name for Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service FundUnder direction of FCCProvides discounts to U.S. schools and libraries for internet access Funded through $$ charged to companies that provide interstate communication9
- 10. THS STAR CHART 2006-200910
- 11. Summary/conclusionTeachers complete STaR chart each yearGo to http://starchart.esc12.net/Focus on integrating technology into student driven lessonsExpand professional development for technologyGo, Rebels! 11