1. SAM HOUSTON STaR Chart Data A Representation of Data and Process for Improvement

2. Purpose and Intent The Texas Campus STaR Chart is an assessment tool designed in response to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. As apart of the act, all eighth grade students will be proficient and technologically literate. The STaR Chart is used to rate the resourcefulness of campuses and districts and is also a source of information for technology funding.

3. Purpose and Intent The Texas Campus STaR Chart rates campuses on the following progress indicators: Key Area I: Teaching and Learning Key Area II: Educator Preparation and Development Key Area III: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Key Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology

4. Purpose and Intent Each campus is rated on 4 Levels of Progress: Early Tech: Beginning stages of technology implementation. Resources not adequate for technology integration. Training is minimal and there is not campus technology plan. Developing Tech: Technology use is primarily carried out by the teacher. Resources are adequate but can be improved. Approximately 40% of educators meet standards. Advanced Tech: Teacher as facilitator; Technology integration is visible and there is a full-time technology resource on campus. Target Tech: All rooms are connected and the school is fully equipped. Teacher is a facilitator, mentor and co-learner. Technology in lessons is a common occurrence and there is a campus plan directed at student success.

5. Purpose and Intent In this presentation, I will present the summary for Sam Houston High School for four years, evaluate the classification areas and assess how we can improve.

6. Key Area Summary School Year 2007 – 2008 Key Area I: 17 – Advanced Tech Key Area II: 14 – Developing Tech Key Area III: 16 – Advanced Tech Key Area IV: 14 – Developing Tech School Year 2008 – 2009 Key Area I: 13 – Developing Tech Key Area II: 12 – Developing Tech Key Area III: 16 – Advanced Tech Key Area IV: 17 Developing Tech

7. Key Area Summary School Year 2009 – 2010 Key Area I: 12 – Developing Tech Key Area II: 12 – Developing Tech Key Area III: 12 – Developing Tech Key Area IV: 13 – Developing Tech School Year 2010 – 2011 Key Area I: 13 – Developing Tech Key Area II: 12 – Developing Tech Key Area III: 16 – Advanced Tech Key Area IV: 13 – Developing Tech

8. What the Data Shows In all areas, beginning in the school year 2008 – 2009, there has been a decline in all areas. In order to understand the significance, it is important to understand the differences within each key area and how the designation impacts our campus report. Lets look at each Key Area.

9. Key Area I: Teaching and Learning Rated on 6 focus areas: Patterns of Classroom Use Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content Content Areas Connections Technology Application (TA) TEKS Implementation Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Online Learning

10. Key Area I: Teaching and Learning Declines were seen in all areas. This key area has remained low. This area focuses on the use of technology in the classroom by both teacher and student. Teachers are expected to model technology and provide lessons that actively use technology.

11. Key Area II: Educating Preparation and Development Rated on 6 focus areas: Content of Professional Development Models of Professional Development Capabilities of Educators Access to Professional Development Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use Professional Develo9pment for Online Learning

12. Key Area II: Educating Preparation and Development Consistently low over the past 3 years. Addresses the district need to provide adequate training to teachers. Professional development is a requirement; frequency and quality of training is tied to the success in this key area.

13. Key Area III: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Rated on 6 focus areas: Leadership and Vision Planning Instructional Support Communication and Collaboration Budget Leadership and Support for Online Learning

14. Key Area III: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support A slight drop in this area in the 2009 – 2010 school year (16 to 12). Increased to the Advanced Tech rating for the 2010 – 2011 school year. Campus leadership articulates the technology goals and vision for the campus. New Tech Network will be introduced as a school within a school in the 2011 – 2012 school year.

15. Key Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology Rated on 6 focus areas: Students per computers Internet Access Connectivity Speed Other Classroom Technology Technical Support Local Area Network/Wide Area Network Distance Learning Capacity

16. Key Area IV: Infrastructure for Technology This area has declined from its Advanced Tech rating in the 2008-2009 school year to Developing Tech for the past two years. Resources continue to be a problem on campus with the library and Go Center being the only viable resources for computer labs. This need will be addressed in the 2011 – 2012 school year with all core teachers receiving laptops in their classroom.

17. Solutions for Improvement Money from the TIPS Grant will be used to order laptops for our campus. A technology specialist has been hired to service our campus technology needs. Campus has been rewired with technology upgrades. Administration has continued to share the vision of the campus. Provide adequate onsite professional development opportunities to assist teachers in integrating technology into the classroom. Ensure that teachers and students are aware of the Technology Application (TA) TEKS and how to master them.

18. Resources For more information on the Texas STaR Chart, please visit http://starchart.esc12.net For more information on Texas’ Long Range Technology Plan, follow the link below: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665