STaR

Evaluation Chart

Web Conference on Saturday February 04, 2012 at 9 AM

This was my second web conference. It was very informative. Everyone introduced themselves and talked about their assignment in the school they work at. Dr. Attaway and Dr. Abernathy gave answers to everybody's questions. They also emphasized watching the review videos for LCE as they were outstanding and would help us score high. Someone also posted the link to it so that was helpful. A website named e-pals was mentioned, where students could e-mail and communicate with other students around the world. I also got information on applying for grants from "Donors Choose." We were also advised to choose a field supervisor and mostly everyone was surprised as we were not aware of it. So overall, these web conferences are a way to find answers to all your queries. The two professors are very kind and helpful.

Technology Action Plan

According to the STaR chart, the Infrastructure for Technology is our biggest strength. Educator Preparation & Development is one of our weak areas. Only 40% of our educators meet SBEC standards. Although our administrators expect teachers to use technology, some veteran teachers are hesitant and still not comfortable using the smart board, document readers etc.

Teaching & Learning is another weak area. Instruction is teacher directed and students regularly use technology on an individual basis to access electronic information and develop communication and presentation projects. But this takes place mostly in upper grades. In lower grades computer use is limited to skill and drill software.

The level of technology knowledge base of our teachers is varied; therefore it is important to address everyone’s needs and the answer is to create differentiated staff development training. Based on the STaR chart data and some needs that have been identified in the Campus Improvement Plan, I have come up with a staff development plan to help meet technology needs at our campus.

Professional Development Activities/Strategies	Person(s) Responsible	Technology/ Resources/Data	Timeline
Improve achievement in Elementary math by integrating new technology into the Curriculum	Curriculum Coaches, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists	Fact Fluency Technology, ST Math	Feb 2012-May 2013
Training to utilize supplemental resources as Interactive technology to help gain student mastery	Teachers	Quizdom Gizmo Pebble Go	May 2012-May 2013
Create interactive lessons for Qwizdom and Smartboard to enrich classroom experience	Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists	Smartboard and Qwizdom software	May 2012-May 2013
Create a presentation to familiarize parents with science expectations	All Science teachers	Powerpoint	May 2012-May 2013
KidBiz Training to increase usage and proficiency of use	Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists, District Support Team	Achieve 3000 software and Training	May 2012-May 2013
Train to implement reading intervention for students with special needs	Special Education Teachers District Support Team	System 44 materials	May 2012-May 2013
Train teachers on i-Station, a computer program for struggling readers in Grades K-2	Classroom Teachers Special Education Teachers District Support Team	I-Station Software	May 2012-May 2013
Workshop to train teachers on the use of READ 180 for 5th SEI, struggling learners and appropriate Spec. Ed students	Classroom Teachers Special Education Teachers District Support Team	READ 180	May 2012-May 2013
Utilize Distance Learning opportunities	Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists, District Support Team	TV Computer Smart board	May 2012-May 2013
Use i-explore training for grades and lesson plans	Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists, District Support Team	computer	May 2012-May 2013
Create and use web-based, TEKS-based lessons, digital portfolios and wikis in the classroom.	Classroom Teachers, Instructional Specialists, District Support Team	computer	May 2012-May 2013