September 2009

Kia ora Everyone

Wow!  It is close to the end of the third term of the year  - where did it go?  Below some information, bits of news and happenings for the rest of the year. 

July 2009 STAR Update

A letter clarifying STAR use and providing good practice examples has been sent to all schools receiving STAR funding. The letter was sent as part of the Ministry's resource funding mail out for 1 July 2009 and was addressed to the Principal. 

If you have any queries regarding STAR you can contact your local School Support Services Advisor.

Other Information on STAR webpage

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/educationSectors/Schools/Initiatives/STAR.aspx

1. The list of domains that are excluded from STAR funding. The STAR Exclusion List (SEL)
2. STAR Update
   
3. An example of a Memorandum of Agreement for schools to use when working with an external provider of STAR courses
4. The STAR handbook- A guide to the Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR)
5. The STAR Funding Report Form. This the current version for school completion on an annual basis
6. This list of Frequently Asked Questions which provides a range of information relating to the use of STAR funding.
7. STAR policy.  A number of templates for schools to use when developing or reviewing their STAR policy and procedures
8. STAR Course Evaluation. A number of templates for course evaluation
9. STAR Coordinator Position Description-a sample
10. STAR in-school funding request form-an example
11. STAR Self Review-a process.

STAR AVIATION E-LEARNING COURSES