Student Learning Objectives 1 Phase 3 Regional Training April 2013

Student Learning Objectives District Professional Development is the Key 2

Teacher/Principal Evaluation Requirements 2010 Education Reform Act ESEA Flexibility Waiver Race to the Top Grant 3

State Teacher Evaluation Model Professional PracticeStudent Growth Planning and Preparation 12.5 % Instruction 12.5 % Classroom Environment 12.5 % Professional Responsibilities 12.5 % Elementary/Middle School Teacher Two Content Areas 10% - Reading MSA (Class) and 10% - Math MSA (Class) and 10% - School Performance Index and 20% - Student Learning Objectives Elementary/Middle School Teacher One Content Area English/Language Arts Teachers: 20% - Reading MSA (Class) and 10% - School Performance Index and 20% - Student Learning Objectives Mathematics Teachers: 20% - Math MSA (Class) and 10% - School Performance Index and 20% - Student Learning Objectives Elementary/Middle School Teacher Non-Tested Subject 15% - School Performance Index and 35% - Student Learning Objectives High School Teacher 15% - School Performance Index and 35% - Student Learning Objectives 50 % Qualitative Measures 4 Domains Each 12.5% 50% Quantitative Measures As defined below or 9/27/12 or

Local Teacher Evaluation Models Professional PracticeStudent Growth Planning and Preparation Instruction Classroom Environment Professional Responsibilities Elementary/Middle School Teacher Two Content Areas 10 % - Reading MSA (Class) and 10 % - Math MSA (Class) and 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE Elementary/Middle School Teacher One Content Area English/Language Arts Teachers: 20% - Reading MSA (Class) and 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE Mathematics Teachers: 20% - Math MSA (Class) and 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE Elementary/Middle School Teacher Non-Tested Subject LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% High School Teacher LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% 50 % Qualitative Measures Domain percentages proposed by LEA and approved by MSDE or Additional Domains Based on Local Priorities 50 % Quantitative Measures As defined below 9/27/12 or

State Principal Evaluation Model Professional PracticeStudent Growth Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (8) School Vision School Culture Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Observation/Evaluation of Teachers Integration of Appropriate Assessments Use of Technology and Data Professional Development Stakeholder Engagement Elementary/Middle School Principals 10% - Reading MSA (School) and 10% - Math MSA (School) and 10% - School Performance Index and 20% - Student Learning Objectives High School Principals 15% - School Performance Index and 35% - Student Learning Objectives Other Principals (e.g., Special Center, PreK-2) 15% - School Performance Index and 35% - Student Learning Objectives 50% Qualitative Measures 12 Domains Each 2-10% 50% Quantitative Measures As defined below Interstate School Leaders and Licensure Consortium (4) School Operations and Budget Effective Communication Influencing the School Community Integrity, Fairness, and Ethics or 9/27/12 or

Local Principal Evaluation Models Professional PracticeStudent Growth Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (8) School Vision School Culture Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Observation/Evaluation of Teachers Integration of Appropriate Assessments Use of Technology and Data Professional Development Stakeholder Engagement Elementary/Middle School Principals 10 % - Reading MSA (School) and 10 % - Math MSA (School) and 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE High School Principals LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% Other Principals (e.g., Special Center, PreK-2) LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% Additional Domains Based on Local Priorities 50 % Qualitative Measures Domain percentages proposed by LEA and approved by MSDE 50 % Quantitative Measures As defined below or 9/27/12 or

Student Learning Objectives Quality Control Components 8 Monitor and Audit Provide Professional Development Develop Two-Way Communication Plan Ensure Accountability Identify High- Quality, Common Measures & Assessments Determine and Score Rigorous Targets Establish Priority of Standard Provide Guidance, Templates, and Tools 8

“Building the skills of teachers and principals to successfully implement SLOs is fundamental to success.” (CTAC) 9

SLO Professional Development “The most effective strategy for training teachers and principals to implement a rigorous, reliable, and valid SLO model is to provide hands-on experience writing an SLO.” “Teachers often find that they do not know the questions to ask until they are actively engaged in the process. The key is providing support, during training and throughout implementation.” (CTAC) 10

SLO Training Modules Add graphic 11

SLO Modules 7 Training Modules – Module 1 - SLO Context & Purpose – Module 2 - SLO Components – Module 3 - The SLO Process – Module 4 - Quality Assurance: Priority of Standard – Module 5 - Quality Assurance: Rigor of Target – Module 6 - Quality Assurance: Quality of Measure & Evidence – Module 7 - Quality Assurance: SLO Action Plan Companion Handbook 12

Module Outcomes After completion of the modules, participants will have completed one SLO and should be prepared to craft additional SLOs and judge their quality using the teacher and principal rubrics. The modules are NOT designed as Inter-rater Reliability (IRR) Training 13

Online Demo com/ Guest Access U: slo.guest P: msdelms 14

SLO Workshop Customization SLO Workshop – State Model District- Customized SLO Workshop SLO PD Workshop designed based on State Model Copy of Workshop in Blackboard will be provided to each district so that district customization may occur 15

Workshop Access District Customized SLO Workshop Guest Access Registered User Once a district has customized the workshop, it may be accessed in two forms: – Guest Access – Registered User Access 16

Guest Access Generic “guest” login and password Recommended PD Format: Face to Face or Hybrid No online access to interactive components – these will occur in face to face sessions District provides facilitator and holds as many PD sessions as desired 17

SLO Workshop for CPD Credit Districts must set up Blackboard session with MSDE (Contact: Naku Mayo at Participants must register through online process Login and password required Recommended PD format: virtual or hybrid Includes online interactive components District provides facilitator Participant earns 1 CPD credit 18

SLO Modules Handbook Contents Overview Customization of Content Facilitation Guide - Guest Access – Hybrid Format – Face to Face Format Facilitation Guide – Workshop for CPD Credit – Course Set Up – First Course Meeting – Face to Face – Online Facilitation – Hybrid Option 19

Considerations for Use of Modules Face-to-face vs. online training Schedule for training Expertise of facilitators Review of final SLO products Document training Technical requirements Other considerations? 20

Professional Development Action Plan LEA Team Activity 21

Moving Forward  Engage broad array of stakeholders in developing district SLO plan  Provide models and templates  Establish written guidelines or rules to help teachers and principal set, implement, & measure SLOs 22

Moving Forward  Build skills of teachers and administrators by providing hands-on experience writing an SLO  Develop a two-way communication plan  Provide support and ensure principals have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide leadership for quality SLO implementation 23

Professional Development Learning Cycle Definition Validation Assimilation Integration Transition

SLO Professional Development Learning Cycle  Definition Understand the purpose of SLOs  Validation Understand the importance of SLOs  Assimilation Understand the elements and mechanics of the SLO process  Integration Understand how SLOs are incorporated into every day instructional practice  Transition Understand the relationship of SLOs to student achievement

Additional Resources MSDE Website MSDE Website SLO Quality Control Toolkit Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC): Student Learning Objectives Support Center Flexibility for Fairness: Crafting Business Rules for Student Learning Objectives MSDE Annotated Summary of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Research: SLO Resources for School Systems 26

Blackboard Resources Get On Board With Blackboard Technology Guidelines for MSDE LMS (Blackboard) (Found on the SLO page of the MSDE Teacher/Principal Evaluation website) 27

Evaluation Thank you for your participation and efforts to implement quality SLOs in your district. 28