Northbrook Middle School STaR Chart summaries and plan.

1. Northbrook Middle School Houston, TX Home of the Knights

2. Agenda STaR chart categories and classifications Review previous STaRcharts Library2Play Recently acquired technology tools Action Plan Summary

3. STaR Chart (School Technology and Readiness) Categories Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration and Technical Support Infrastructure for Technology

4. Teaching and Learning Teacher as facilitator, mentor and co-learner On-demand access to technologies Technology integrated into all core content Students technology literate by 8th grade

5. Educator Preparation and Development Regular technology-supported learner-centered projects Vertical alignment of Tech Apps TEKS Anytime, anywhere use of online resources All educators meet SBEC Tech standards 30% tech budget for Professional Development

6. Leadership, Administration and Technical Support Campus plan focused on student success One technical support/350 computers Competitive grants and funding available Campus instructional support staff

7. Infrastructure for Technology On-demand access for every student Direct connectivity in all rooms Web based resources in multiple rooms All rooms connected to WAN Rooms fully equipped with appropriate technology

8. STaR Chart Classifications Beginning Tech Developing Tech Advanced Tech Target Tech

9. NMS Performance 2007-2009

10. Library2Play Easy things to do on the web (and include in your class) Learn at home at your convenience 18 hours of non-contract professional development credit Blogs, wikis, podcasts, photos, newsreaders

11. New Arrivals

12. Action Plan Personally try one new tech tool Review personal STaR chart classifications Develop one lesson targeting productive use of technology in class Assist peers with technology use Target two STaR Chart areas for personal growth

13. Summary Texas STaR Charts track campus technology growth. NMS scores have fallen off. Library2Play introduces tech tools. New equipment makes access easier. NMS can reach Target Tech status. Yes, WE Can!