This document provides an introduction and overview of the Texas STaR Chart for faculty at Horace Mann Junior School. It explains that the STaR Chart collects teacher-reported data annually and is aligned with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. It also summarizes the school's STaR Chart ratings over time, which have increased in two areas and maintained ratings in two others. Key questions are posed about how teachers can improve their individual and school ratings in the future.

1. Texas STaR Chart An Introduction and Review

2. Texas STaR Chart An Introduction and Review for Horace Mann Junior School Faculty

3. Texas STaR Chart An Introduction and Review Agenda-

7. STaR Chart- An Evaluation Tool

12. STaR Chart Origins and Purpose

17. The STaR Chart May Also Be Used to:

22. Long Range Plan for Technology

25. LRPT Rating Scheme

29. Texas STaR Chart Data

32. Data Summary Increased from a Developing Tech rating to Advanced Tech rating 2008-09: 3 2007-08: 3 2006-07: 2 2008-09: 16 2007-08: 17 2006-07: 14 Infrastructure for Technology Increased from a Developing Tech rating to Advanced Tech rating 2008-09: 3 2007-08: 3 2006-07: 2 2008-09: 15 2007-08: 17 2006-07: 13 Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support Maintained a Developing Tech rating 2008-09: 2 2007-08: 2 2006-07: 2 2008-09: 9 2007-08: 12 2006-07: 10 Educator Preparation & Development Maintained a Developing Tech rating 2008-09: 2 2007-08: 2 2006-07: 2 2008-09: 11 2007-08: 13 2006-07: 11 Teaching & Learning Trends Key Area STaR Classification Key Area Totals Summary Area