Deepening Our Understanding of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Meeting Outcomes Participants will be able to: Explain how SLOs are part of the Teacher Evaluation process. Explain the timeline for implementing SLOs. Give a consistent countywide message about SLOs. Access sample SLOs online from the SLO Library. Examine sample SLOs and reflect on possible use. 2

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Maryland’s Vision for Education Reform Revise the PreK-12 Maryland State Curriculum Redesign Teacher & Principal Preparation, Development, Retention, and Evaluation Build a Statewide Technology Infrastructure Implement the Breakthrough Center Approach WORLD CLASS STUDENTS 6

Teacher Evaluation Pilot Schools Elementary Schools Dayton Oaks Jeffers Hill Ilchester Waterloo Middle Schools Dunloggin Lime Kiln Mayfield Woods High Schools Hammond Mount Hebron River Hill

SLO Timeline September 25- Sample SLOs were sent to MSDE. October 3- Pilot School teachers received an overview of SLOs and support in writing them from DOI staff. October 8 and 9- Principal Retreats focused on SLO development- (Coordinators & IFs provided support.) By October 31-(Time extended) Pilot School teachers have met with their principals to have their SLOs approved. By June- All teachers at all schools will develop one SLO. (May be an individual, pair, team, or department SLO.) 8

Teacher Evaluation

Profession al Practice 50% Student Growth 50% MSDE Educator Evaluation Requirements

MSDE Charlotte Danielson Framework Planning and Preparation Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities HCPSS Charlotte Danielson Framework Planning and Preparation Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities

MSDE Student Learning Objectives MSASchool Index HCPSS Domain 5 Student Learning Objectives State- Mandated Assessments

The HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Process

HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Model Charlotte Danielson’s Framework For Teaching and Learning Professional Practice (50%) Domain 1 Planning and Preparation 12.5% Domain 3 Instruction 12.5% Domain 2 Classroom Environment 12.5% Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities 12.5% Literacy Reading Writing Speaking and Listening Differentiation 20%/25% Mathematical Practices Overarching Habits Reasoning and Explaining Modeling and Using Tools Seeing Structure and Generalizing Differentiation 20%/25% Creative Problem Solving in Support of MD STEM Standards of Practice Understanding Challenges Generation of Ideas Preparation for Action Application of Technology Differentiation 20%/25% Content Assessments Performance-Based Tasks Differentiation 20%/25% Qualitative Measures Quantitative Measures Growth on State Assessments (As Mandated by MSDE) 10% Domain 5 Student Growth (50%)

Student Learning Objective. A specific, rigorous, long-term goal for groups of students that represents the most important learning during an interval of instruction. Determined in consultation with evaluator Flexible and job-specific Data-rich process Determined in consultation with evaluator Flexible and job-specific Data-rich process Example: 100% of (first grade) students will advance on their developmental checklist as measured by the end of year Howard County Reading Behaviors Checklists.

A Student Learning Objective (SLO) is… … an instructional goal… for specific students…for a specific time interval Focused on the most valuable learning Based on the most current student data Aligned to current curriculum standards Specific and measurable Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process – Road Map for Districts

Positive Outcomes When SLOs fully support the goal of increasing student achievement for all students…they have the most impact. Informs and drives success of LEA/School priorities and needs Becomes an integral part of successful educators’ practice Provides accountability for student learning and student growth Increases strategic and systemic decision- making Allows for comparable and fair measures of student learning Uses data to target students’ learning needs increasing rigor and performance Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process – Road Map for Districts

Sample SLOs Pilot teachers will create SLOs in two of the following areas: Literacy Mathematical Practices Creative Problem Solving Content Other teachers create one SLO as a team/department by June. 18

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Process Overview Identify Total Student Population (Beginning of year) Implement Data Review and Document Baseline Evidence Participate in Data Discussions Identify Complexity Factors Identify Learning Objective(s) for Student Population(s) Develop Rationale and Growth Target(s) Identify Professional Development Needs Receive Professional Development Implement Instructional Strategies Monitor Progress Adjust Instructional Strategies Mid Interval Progress Check Evaluate Effectiveness Reaching Targets Identify Professional Development Needs Continue Professional Development 19 OCTOBER NOVEMBER - MAY CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS & DISCUSSIONS JUNE/JULY ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

20 SLO- 100% of students will demonstrate growth towards mastery on… Population For whom is the SLO developed? Learning Content Describe the content focus for this SLO. Instructional Interval How long will instruction be focused on this learning content? Evidence of Growth Describe and explain the process used to monitor student growth. Baseline Identify baseline data for current student performance level. Rationale for Student Learning Objective Why this learning content? Why these students? Target To what point will students progress or grow in the content? Criteria for Effectiveness Full Attainment Partial Attainment Insufficient Attainment of Target of Target of Target Strategies What instructional strategies will help students achieve the targeted goal? SLO COMPONENTS

Transition to Common Core Link Below is the link to the Transition to the Common Core wiki where the library of SLOs reside: 21

Table Rotations… Use the guide and Sample SLO to follow along with the content facilitator. What professional development will your staff need to feel comfortable writing their SLOs? 22 Small Group Process Student Learning Objectives

AFTER BREAK Middle and High School Assistant Principals -- Arrange yourselves evenly among the five tables --

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Secondary Table Groups Table 1Table 2Table 3Table 4 ScienceSocial Studies English Mathematics CTEG/TWorld Languages PE/Health Library/Med ia Fine ArtsESOLInstructional Technology

Elementary Table Groups Media

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28 Points to Remember Student Learning Objectives 1.The samples on the Transition to the Common Core wiki are drafts. 2.Teachers need to create two SLOs from different indicators. 3.The due date for creating one SLO has been extended.

“If properly implemented, student learning objectives help teachers bring more science to their art, strengthen instructional support to the classrooms, and improve the quality of the outcome.” William J. Slotnik Founder and Executive Director Community Training and Assistance Center 29

What is a SLO? Student Learning Outcome Student Learning Objective Standard Learning Outcome Standard Learning Objective Student Growth will be part of the new HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Model. What percentage of the Teacher Evaluation Process will be directly related to SLOs? 12.5% 30% 40% 50% When did all pilot teachers have their SLO completed and approved by? Mid September Mid October Mid November Mid December When must teacher teams/departments at ALL schools have an SLO completed and approved by? October 2012 January 2013 June 2013 September 2013 Where will the SLO Library, which has sample SLOs, be located? HCPSS Intranet Transition to the Common Core wiki Core Standards website MSDE Instructional website

Dialogue What questions/concerns/suggestions do you still have?

MSDE Default Model