NCLB Title II, Part D Technology Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Q. My understanding of the new reporting requirement is that teachers complete the Teacher STaR Chart, principals complete the Campus STaR Chart based upon teacher STaR Chart responses and principals have to complete their own STaR Chart. Is this correct?

A. Teachers and librarians should have already completed the Teacher STaR Chart for 2008-2009 school year. We will aggregate that data from the STaR Chart system. The administrators will need to log on to the STaR Chart system and select 'NCLB' to access the administrator assessment instrument. Upon completion, the administrator will submit through the electronic system.

Additional information can be located at: http://starchart.esc12.net/nclb/default.html

Q. The report wants us to give the total number of computers that meet certain specifications; however, I need to know does this include teacher computers?

A. All computers available for student use should be included in the count. Computers may be located in classrooms, labs, and/or other locations. Teacher computers can be counted if they provide students with access.

Q. How and what will be reported at the district level for Section 2?

A. The number of 8th graders that are technology literate in the 2008-2009 school year. It will be reported through the NCLB reporting system that is within the STaR Chart reporting system.

The NCLB Technology Reporting System is used to collect the data for the new reporting requirements. This district level component of the STaR Chart system will open on April 13, 2009 and close on June 30, 2009. All NCLB data must be entered by the time the system closes on June 30th so that data can be aggregated and forwarded to the United States Department of Education.

Q. I am the lead person to complete the NCLB reporting requirements. Is there a listserv that sends out correspondence about NCLB technology reporting requirements.

A. We do not have a listserv for NCLB technology reporting requirements. Our website will have instructions to complete the report but if you have specific questions, send to nclbtech@tea.state.tx.us.

Q. Will the Administrator self assessment be in the same format as the Teacher STaR Chart survey format?

A. The administrator assessment instrument will be in a similar format as the Teacher and Campus STaR Chart. For example:

Inspire a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conductive to the realization of that vision.
___Early Tech (I practice this at a minimal level)
___Developing Tech (I practice at some level)
___Advanced Tech (I practice this most of the time)
___Target Tech (I practice this all of the time)

Q. Will teacher proficiency be reported from the Teacher STaR Charts?

A. Teacher and librarian/media specialist proficiencies will be obtained from the Teacher STaR Charts. They will not have additional reporting through the NCLB reporting site.

Q. Can the 8th grade literacy proficiency be a survey?

A. Yes, the student proficiency can be a survey.
rts. They will not have additional reporting through the NCLB reporting site.

Q. What type of documentation should be kept on all of the student and personnel proficiency assessments?

A. This is a local accountability decision. Your district may already have policy guidelines in place for school documentation.

Q. Will these new reporting requirements become an annual requirement?

A. Yes, this will be an annual requirement.

Q. Is there any information available concerning Section 3 for determining technology user skills? Is there a form that we will use for each teacher?

A. The teacher and librarian/library media specialist data will be aggregated from the Teaching & Learning and Educator Preparation & Development sections of the Teacher STaR Chart. They will not be required to submit additional reporting.

The campus administrator data will be collected through the NCLB Technology Reporting System and will be based upon the 6 overarching standards from the ISTE Technology Standards for School Administrators. Campus administrators may be defined as campus principals, assistant principals, and/or other campus leaders.

These overarching standards include:

1. Leadership and Vision: Educational leaders inspire a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of that vision.

2. Learning and Teaching: Educational leaders ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to maximize learning and teaching

3. Productivity and Professional Practice: Educational leaders apply technology to enhance their professional practice and to increase their own productivity and that of others.

4. Support, Management, and Operations: Educational leaders ensure theintegration of technology to support productive systems for learning and administration.

5. Assessment and Evaluation: Educational leaders use technology to plan and implement comprehensive systems of effective assessment and evaluation.

6. Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues: Educational leaders understand the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology and model responsible decision making related to these issues.

Q. Are library browsers to be counted as unduplicated student use computers?
I also assume that computers that are used for intervention programs, RTI, are also counted as unduplicated student use even though they are used for specific student populations. Is this correct?

A. They can be counted if they are used for student instructional purposes.

Q. Can we use the Teacher StaR Chart to meet the NCLB teacher technology proficiency requirement?

A. Districts do not need to report teachers or school library/media specialists. TEA will acquire that data from the 2007-2008 teacher STaR Chart data.

Q. What is the completion date for current year 8th graders for 2008 - 2009?

A. The completion date for the 2008-2009 8th graders is June 30, 2009.

Q. Where can I find information about the methodology as defined by the state at the end of the 8th grade? What are we to use to evaluate them or do we develop our own tool?

A. . Districts will need to determine how they assess their 8th graders. They can use a commercial assessment instrument, locally developed instrument, or a portfolio assessment that is aligned with Technology Application TEKS. You can measure proficiency in a variety of ways (an exam, grade from a Technology Applications course or courses, grades from multiple courses when integrated into the foundation areas, portfolio assessment, teacher checklist, successful completion of the Technology Applications instructional materials’ activities, etc.). Students included in this report are those who were 8th graders in the 2008-2009 school year.

Q. I read that the campus administrator data will be collected through the NCLB Technology Reporting System and will be based upon the overarching standards from the ISTE Technology Standards for School Administrators. What is the NCLB Technology Reporting System?

A. The NCLB reporting system is a reporting system within the STaR Chart System. Once you log into the system with your STaR Chart login, there will be an ‘NCLB’ selection option that will guide you to the assessment instrument.

Contact the NCLB Technology Mailbox with any questions you may have.