The document outlines Garland High School's technology ratings in four key areas according to the STaR Chart assessment tool. It shows ratings of 13-14 in areas of teaching and learning, educator preparation, and leadership/instructional support, indicating a "Developing Tech" level. Infrastructure/technology received a 15, or "Advanced Tech." Goals include raising the overall rating to Advanced Tech by increasing computer labs and providing targeted professional development to help teachers integrate technology into instruction.

2. Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world at
Garland High School!

3. Key Area I: Teaching and Learning
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 13
(Developing Tech)

4. Key Area II: Educator Preparation
and Development
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 13
(Developing Tech)

5. Key Area III: Leadership, Administration
and Instructional Support
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 14
(Developing Tech)

6. Key Area IV: Infrastructure and
Technology
1 - Early Tech 2 - Developing Tech 3 – Advanced Tech 4 – Target Tech
GHS STaR Chart Rating – 15
(Advanced Tech)

7. Garland High School
STaR Chart Data
2008-2009
15
14.5
Early Tech
14
Developing
13.5 Tech
Advanced Tech
13
Target Tech
12.5
12
Key I Key II Key III Key IV

8. GOALS
• Improve STaR Rating from Developing Tech to
Advanced Tech.
• Increase the number of available computers
labs on campus.
• Provide professional development to aid in
teacher instruction in the classroom

9. Summary
• Bring in a technology instructor to coach
campus teachers monthly.
• Offer professional development targeted at
teaching technology new methods in specific
content areas.

10. Links
StarChart – http://starchart.esc12.net
Texas Education Agency - www.tea.state.tx.us
Garland ISD – www.garlandisd.net