Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Measuring Teacher Effectiveness Through the Use of Student Data SLO Process – Step 4 Monitoring Progress and Refining Instructional Strategies May 14,

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) 2 Effective Teachers and Leaders Unit

Acknowledgements 3

Objective: To gain knowledge about monitoring student progress and refining instruction within the Student Learning Objective (SLO) Process 4

ESEA Waiver Federal Requirements At least 20% of a teacher’s total summative evaluation must include Student Academic Growth At least 33% of a teacher’s total summative evaluation must include Student Academic Progress The 33% includes both the growth and achievement requirements 5 AZ Framework for Measuring Educator Effectiveness

6 13% Student Growth (Federal) Measure Student Progress Over Time Arizona Department of Education Educator Evaluation Model With Student Academic Progress Surveys Student Survey Parent Survey Peer Review Self-Reflection Teaching Performance: Planning and Preparation The Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities Teaching Performance: Planning and Preparation The Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities

SLO Process-ADE Model 1. Determining Students’ Preparedness 2. Choosing Quality Assessments 3. Setting SLO Goals 4. Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction 5. Establishing Summative Score 7 What do we expect students to learn? How will we know if students have learned it? What will we do if they don’t learn it? What will we do if they already know it?

SLO Process-ADE Model 1. Determining Students’ Preparedness 2. Choosing Quality Assessments 3. Setting SLO Goals 4. Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction 5. Establishing Summative Score 8

9

What are you currently doing for the students who aren’t learning and what will you do when they are ready to move on? 10

11

Current Year Data Baseline Universal Screener Quarterly Benchmarks Mid Year Assessment Semester Exams Chapter Tests Other Formative Assessment Report Cards Attendance Discipline 12

13

14

Achievement SLO Worksheet – ELL teacher – AZELLA Student NotesGrade Proficiency level (August) Proficiency level (February) Met SLO Up 1 level High Level GenesisAttendance1I PabloTardy1I YannetteTardy1I IvanBehavior1I Vivian1I Adacelli4I Met SLO GerardoMedical1B 0 Luis1B Manuel1B Did not meet SLO Yaretzi1B 26 Adequate Level Dayana4B Violeta 4 yrs – referred to SPED4B Javier4B Percent Met SLO MiaKPre # DIV/0 ! FranciscoKPre JadeKPre = 4 POINTS DamianKPre 40-49= 3 POINTS DazahevKPre 30-39= 2 POINTS KarimeKPre < 30 = 1 POINT GaelKPre Low Level ChristianTransient1Pre POINTS EARNED Jesus2Pre Erick2Pre Jesus2Pre ThomasNew to US3Pre Maritza1 yr in US3Pre 15

Self Reflection  Do my assessments really reflect learning, or merely task completion or memorization skills?  What evidence do I have my students are learning?  What new strategies have I tried lately that might benefit a student I am struggling with?  In what ways am I challenging students who are clearly being successful in my classroom?  What do I do when students aren’t learning in my classroom? 16

17

Refining/Adjusting Instruction Review Curriculum Review Standards Presentation Methods Time/Schedule Materials Grouping Differentiated Instruction Motivators Learning Activities Lesson Design Classroom Arrangement 18 vs.

19 Collaboration Principal/Teacher Content Area/Course Teams Grade Level Teams Peer Coaching or Mentoring Staff

20

21 Step 4: Arizona Student Learning Objectives Mid-Point Check-In (Completed by Teacher, Approved by Evaluator) SLO Achievement Statement: SLO Growth Statement: Status QuestionsStatus of StudentsEvidence Collected and Cut Scores Used 1) How are your Students’ progressing toward their Student Learning Objectives? How do you know? Provide evidence. 2) Which students are struggling and which are exceeding expectations? What instructional strategies are you using to support them? Provide evidence 3) What additional resources do you need to support you as you work to achieve the Student Learning Objectives? Teacher(s): ___________________________________________________________ Grade Level/Subject:___________________________________________________ Evaluator Name: ______________________________________ Date: ___________ Teacher has appropriately assessed students ’ progress. Signature of evaluator: ________________________________ Date: _____________ Signature of teacher(s): _______________________________ Date: _____________ (Adapted from the Indiana Dept. of Education, 2013) Are you on track to meet the SLO Achievement Statement? ___Yes ____No Are you on track to meet the SLO Growth Statement? ___Yes ____No If not, what steps are needed? _______________________________________________

22 Total Number of Students in your SLO Process: Overall SLO Statement: Achievement Goal: Growth Goal: Name of your Baseline Assessment: Date given: Name of your Mid-Point Assessment: Date given: Name of your End-of-Course Assessment: What is the projected date you will be giving your End-of Course Assessment? How many class periods of instruction are remaining until you administer your End-of Course Assessment? _______ Excerpt from Mid-Year Reflection Profile

23 Number of Students in the H/A/L Level Preparedness Group _________ Cut Score Range________ (Calculated using SLO Growth Formula) Average Baseline Points ________ Average Mid-Point Points _______ Are you on track to meet your growth goal for your H/A/L Level of Preparedness students? List students in the H/A/L Level of Preparedness that are doing well: List students in the H/A/L Level of Preparedness that are struggling: What instruction strategies did you use specifically for your H/A/L Level of Preparedness students? Were your instructional strategies effective? What evidence do you have to support your conclusion? What instructional strategies will you use to support your H/A/L Level of Preparedness students this Spring? High, Adequate, Low Level of Preparedness Information

24 Last semester, what strand/standard was your strength? Why do you think it went well? Last semester, what strand/standard was your struggle area? Why do you think it did not go well? What will you do differently next time? What is a new instructional strategy that you tried in your classroom last semester and how did it go? Overall how is your year going? How can we support you in implementing the SLO process? What support, needs, training do you have that would help you improve your instruction? What else would you like to share? Additional Questions for Discussion

25 Review Goals Review Baseline and Mid Year Scores Review any other data pieces Discuss End-of-Year Assessment formalities Discuss student progression in each Level of Preparedness Identify individual students Discuss instructional strategies Finishing out the year Professional Learning Discussion Topics

Refining/Adjusting Instruction To ensure that all students will meet their SLO goals… What changes do you need to make in your instruction? How will you address the needs of the students not on track? What steps will you take to further your professional knowledge and skills? What is your instructional plan from now until the end of the school year? 26 vs.

Challenges In your experience, what are some challenges that teachers have in refining and adjusting instruction? 27

SLO Process-ADE Model 1. Determining Students’ Preparedness 2. Choosing Quality Assessments 3. Setting SLO Goals 4. Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction 5. Establishing Summative Score 28 What do we expect students to learn? How will we know if students have learned it? What will we do if they don’t learn it? What will we do if they already know it?

SLOs Across the Nation Arizona Dept. of Education Student Learning Objectives link on right side of screen Center on Great Teachers & Leaders Community Training and Assistance Center Reform Support Network 29

Upcoming SLO Webinars SLOs Step 5: Establishing the Teacher’s Summative Score May 21, 1:00 MST SLO Challenges and Solutions June 9, 10:00 MST Using SLOs to Measure Student Growth and Achievement June 3, 2015 from 9:00 am ADE Jefferson Bldg. Leading Change – Unleash the Potential of SLOs June 23, 2015 from 10:30 am – 12:00 in Tucson (dates and times subject to change) 30 Upcoming SLO Professional Learning

Follow Through  What are two ideas you will take back to share with a colleague at your site?  Are you interested in joining our SLO Consortium?  Technical Assistance in SLO Implementation  Networking Support 31

Questions? Feedback Virginia Stodola Effective Teachers and Leaders Arizona Department of Education David Gauch Effective Teachers and Leaders Arizona Department of Education