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= The Texas Teacher STaR Chart =

[|Texas Teacher STaR Chart]

The Texas Teacher STaR Chart has been developed around the four key areas of the //Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020//: The Texas Teacher STaR Chart is designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine their progress toward meeting the goals of the //Long-Range Plan for Technology//, as well as meeting the goals of their district. It can assist in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in //No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D.// It also can identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals.
 * //Teaching and Learning//
 * //Educator Preparation and Development//
 * //Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support//
 * //Infrastructure for Technology//.

Texas teachers must complete the survey online and use the profile annually to gauge their progress in integrating technology into teaching and learning. Campus and district summary data can be reported to school boards, community groups, and technology planning committees as it is aligned with state and local goals. Statewide summary data is reported to state and federal policymakers.

Technology Instruction is now mandated by:
 * NCLB – all students must be technology literate by the end of 8th grade
 * NCLB – all teachers must be technology literate
 * NCLB – technology must be fully integrated across all curriculum areas by Dec 31, 2005
 * Texas SBOE has mandated that all enrichment TEKS will be taught (K-8 Technology TEKS are enrichment TEKS)
 * Texas TEKS for secondary courses all have technology expectations
 * SBEC now requires technology competencies of all beginning teachers
 * Technology applications textbooks are available for adoption

Additional Resources [|http://starchart.esc12.net]