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Student Learning Objectives for School Administrators Dr. Janeen Outka EDEC

Agenda Welcome and introductions Teacher/Principal Effectiveness Model Lunch: 11:30-12:30 What is an SLO? SLO Process Guide Checklist Wrap-up

Norms for the Day Listen with Engagement Honor Each Other’s Thinking Honor Private Think Time Everyone has a Voice Be Respectful of all Comments Limit Side Conversation Take Care of Your Needs Cell Phones Off/Vibrate

Welcome!! Introduce yourself, your building, your duties in relation to supporting SLO development. – What is the plan for teacher SLO training? – What do you hope to learn about today? – Elect a table leader.

Table Leader Question numberPre-test hands raisedPost-test hands raised

4 CORNERS! Let’s ?

4 Corners 1.I know the definition of an SLO. 2.I know how an SLO connects to teacher evaluation. 3.I know how growth ratings are calculated. 4.I know how to establish baseline data and determine growth. 5.I understand the four steps of the SLO process. 6.I know the components of a SMART goal. 7.I can determine the quality of an SLO based on the Quality Checklist.

Outcomes Today – I know the definition of an SLO. – I know how SLOs connect to teacher evaluation. – I know how growth ratings are calculated. – I know how to establish baseline data and determine growth. – I understand the 4 steps of the SLO process. – I know the components of a SMART goal. – I can determine the quality of an SLO based on the SLO Quality Checklist.

Chunking today – I know the definition of an SLO. – I know how SLOs connect to teacher evaluation. – I understand the 4 steps of the SLO process. – I can determine the quality of an SLO based on the SLO Quality Checklist. – I know the components of a SMART goal. – I know how growth ratings are calculated.

Parking Lot Question “protocol” today Write questions on sticky notes. Place on parking lot poster. Claim question off the board that you can answer. We will answer them at end of day.

A Little Bit of History South Dakota’s work to develop meaningful educator effectiveness systems is united by a common aspiration: To improve instruction and student learning. – The 2010 Teacher Standards Workgroup – Adopted Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching now known as The SD Framework for Teaching – The Teacher Standards Pilot Districts – The 2012 Teacher Evaluation Workgroup – The SD Commission of Teaching and Learning – The Teacher Effectiveness Pilot participants – The Principal Effectiveness Pilot participants – The University of South Dakota

More History… Evaluations prior to 2010 Teacher evaluation and ESEA waiver SD Teacher Effectiveness Model: 2 parts – Professional Practice (SD Framework for Teaching/Danielson Framework) – Student Growth How does it all fit together?

CHUNK 1 SLO PROCESS

Objectives of Teacher Evaluation 1. The purpose of the teacher evaluation is to continually improve instruction and student learning. 2. The evaluation process encourages professional teacher‐administrator relationships as a basis for structuring meaningful, in‐depth dialogue focused on student learning. 3. The evaluation process uses multiple measures of teaching practice and student growth to meaningfully differentiate teacher performance. 4. The evaluation process communicates clearly defined expectations and provides regular, timely and useful feedback that guides professional growth for teachers. 5. The evaluation process is a fair, flexible, and research‐based mechanism to create a culture in which data drives instructional decisions. 6. The evaluation process will be used to inform personnel decisions.

Timeline of SLOs Do SLOs need to be done by April 1 st ? How do we inform personnel decisions if SLOs are not done until the end of the year? The intent of SLOs is not to hire or fire teachers, but rather inform personnel decisions and promote professional growth.

TIMELINE FOR PERSONNEL DECISIONS School YearTime FrameStep 2015/16 Begin Implement Evaluation System Fall 2015 Look at prior years assessments to identify areas of student need in all content areas Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Complete Observations and SLOs Spring 2016 State Assessments May Summer 2016 Teachers receive ratings based on performance including as a significant factor, data on student growth for all students and measures of professional practice 2016/17 May Fall 2016 Improvement Plans developed based on ratings Fall 2016 Look at prior years assessment, including Smarter Balance when appropriate to identify areas of student need in all content areas Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Professional Development based on ratings and identified needs Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Complete Observations and SLOs. April 2017 Personnel Decisions based on Improvement Plans and Observations. If SLOs have been completed by this date, personnel decisions can also be based on SLO results. Spring 2017 State Assessments May Summer 2017 Teachers receive ratings based on performance

Summative Rating Matrix Professional Oversight: Is the rating fair and accurate based on the evidence and data shared by the teacher Determining Teacher Effectiveness Using multiple measures of professional practice and student learning Domain 1Domain 2Domain 3Domain 4 Planning and Preparation Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities Classroom Observations and Evidence of Effective Practice Components from Each of the 4 Domains At Least 8 Components Chosen Based on District or School Priorities South Dakota Framework for Teaching Student Growth SLOs State Assessments (as one measure if available) District Assessments Evaluator-Approved Assessments Professional Practice RatingGrowth Rating Below ExpectationsMeets ExpectationsExceeds Expectations Differentiated Performance Categories

Summative Rating Matrix Professional Oversight: Is the rating fair and accurate based on the evidence and data shared by the teacher Determining Teacher Effectiveness Using multiple measures of professional practice and student learning Domain 1Domain 2Domain 3Domain 4 Planning and Preparation Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities Classroom Observations and Evidence of Effective Practice Components from Each of the 4 Domains At Least 8 Components Chosen Based on District or School Priorities South Dakota Framework for Teaching Professional Practice Rating Below ExpectationsMeets ExpectationsExceeds Expectations Differentiated Performance Categories Student Growth SLOs Growth Rating SLOs State Assessments (as one measure if available) District Assessments Evaluator-Approved Assessments

Summative Scoring Matrix Summative Teacher Effectiveness Rating Categories Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Judgment Rating Subject to Review Judgment Rating Subject to Review ✪

Teacher A Summative Teacher Effectiveness Rating Categories Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Judgment Rating Subject to Review Judgment Rating Subject to Review ✪

Teacher B Summative Teacher Effectiveness Rating Categories Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Judgment Rating Subject to Review Judgment Rating Subject to Review ✪ Judgment Rating Subject to Review Judgment Rating Subject to Review

Teacher C Summative Teacher Effectiveness Rating Categories Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Judgment Rating Subject to Review Judgment Rating Subject to Review ✪ Judgment Rating Subject to Review Judgment Rating Subject to Review

Judgment?

Multiple Measures Domain 1 Domain 2 Domain 3 Domain 4 Professional Practice Student Learning Objectives Assessment Data Student Growth

Principal Effectiveness An Introduction to the Principal Effectiveness Pilot Project 26 DIFFERENTIATED PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES Below ExpectationsMeets ExpectationsAbove Expectations SUMMATIVE RATING MATRIX PROFESSIONAL OVERSIGHT: Is the rating fair and accurate based on the evidence and data shared by the principal? DETERMINING PRINCIPAL EFFECTIVENESS Using multiple measures of professional practice and student growth DOMAIN 1 DOMAIN 2DOMAIN 3DOMAIN 4DOMAIN 5DOMAIN 6 Vision & goals Instructional leadership School operations & resources School, student & staff safety School and community relationships Ethical & cultural leadership School observation and evidence of effective practice Components from each of the 6 domains At least 8 components chosen based on school or district priorities School observation and evidence of effective practice Components from each of the 6 domains At least 8 components chosen based on school or district priorities PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES RATING SOUTH DAKOTA FRAMEWORK FOR EFFECTIVE PRINCIPALS SLOs State Accountability Data (AMO, SPI as one measure where available) District Assessments Percentage of teachers meeting SLOs Evaluator–approved measures State Accountability Data (AMO, SPI as one measure where available) District Assessments Percentage of teachers meeting SLOs Evaluator–approved measures GROWTH RATING STUDENT GROWTH

Student Growth Student growth is defined as a positive change in student achievement between two or more points in time. Using a measure of student growth – as opposed to using student achievement results from a single test delivered at a single point in time – is more reflective of the impact an individual teacher has on student learning. Student Learning Objective A Student Learning Objective is a teacher-­‐driven goal or set of goals that establish expectations for student academic growth over a period of time. The specific, rigorous, realistic and measurable goal(s) must be based on baseline data and represent the most important learning that needs to occur during the instructional period. SLOs are aligned to applicable Common Core, state or national standards. Let’s Define It!

Each teacher is required to write one SLO. (a) Provides instruction to any grade, kindergarten through grade twelve, or ungraded class or who teaches in an environment other than a classroom setting; (b) Maintains daily student records; (c) Has completed an approved teacher education program at an accredited institution or completed an alternative certification program; (d) Has been issued a South Dakota certificate; and (e) Is not serving as a principal, assistant principal, superintendent, or assistant superintendent.

SLO’s: Like Walking Up A Staircase… Daily Learning Outcomes/targets Progress Update SLO COMPLETE

Vocabulary Check Student Learning Objective Student Learning Target/Outcome Baseline Assessment Progress Update Summative Assessment

Sample Growth Goal For the school year, 90% of my students will make the end of the year benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE assessments. This example is the end result of working through the SLO process.

Sample Growth Goal For the school year, 90% of my Spanish I students will pass the Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency assessments. This example is the end result of working through the SLO process.

Chunking today – I know the definition of an SLO. – I know how SLOs connect to teacher evaluation. – I understand the 4 steps of the SLO process. – I can determine the quality of an SLO Quality Checklist. – I know the components of a SMART goal. – I know how growth ratings are calculated.

Select or Develop an Assessment Table Conversation – How do you currently assess/evaluate the student growth that occurs in each certified teacher’s classroom? – What have you done in the past when evidence suggested that growth was not occurring or not occurring at an appropriate rate?

How do you currently evaluate/assess the student growth that occurs in each certified teacher’s classroom? What have you done in the past when evidence suggested that growth was not occurring or not occurring at an appropriate rate?

CHUNK 2 SLO PROCESS

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative SLO Process Guide Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? The SLO Process

Process Timeline SLO Development Aug.-Oct SLO Approval Fall Progress Update End of SLO year/semester meeting with evaluator

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative SLO Process Guide Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Step 1

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative SLO Process Guide Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Step 2

2. SLO Approval Teacher submits a completed SLO process guide to Evaluator. Evaluator schedules meeting with teacher. – At least one face to face meeting – May take place during other evaluation/related meeting Evaluator clearly identifies information needed to determine SLO quality (SLO Checklist) including amount and type of data. – Identify revision window if needed Teacher and Evaluator mutually agree on SLO and it is approved.

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative SLO Process Guide Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Step 3

3. Ongoing Communication Teacher describes student progress toward the growth goal. If necessary, teacher will document changes in strategy. If justified, teacher will describe changes to the SLO.

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative SLO Process Guide Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Step 4

4. Prepare for Summative Make sure adequate time is allotted to determine rating prior to summative meeting. Teachers may consider self-scoring and reflection to guide conversation during summative meeting. Assessment data may be used as evidence/artifacts for SD Framework.

Chunking today – I know the definition of an SLO. – I know how SLOs connect to teacher evaluation. – I understand the 4 steps of the SLO process. – I can determine the quality of an SLO Quality Checklist. – I know the components of a SMART goal. – I know how growth ratings are calculated.

WHAT’S MY ROLE IN THE SLO PROCESS? Chunk # 3

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative SLO Process Guide Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? The SLO Process

SLO Process Guide

UNDERSTANDING THE SLO PROCESS GUIDE

Open Blank Process Guide Take a couple minutes to look at every page of the process guide.

On a Side Note… Each piece of the process guide would be appropriate artifacts for the SD Framework for Teaching. This process guide could be uploaded by teachers into Teachscape Reflect.

Prioritizing Learning Content Students can read, write, listen, and speak in the target language. Communication 1.1, 1.2; Comparisons 4.1; Cultures 2.1, 2.2

Prioritizing learning content Statewide assessment data District or local assessment data Universal screening data ACT data AP data EOC data Semester test data Grades

Prioritizing Learning Content When do your teachers have the opportunity to: – Identify trends of data? – Identify school areas of need? – Identify students’ areas of need? Are the resources/time currently provided adequate?

Prioritizing Learning Content What other local initiatives can be tied to prioritizing learning content of SLOs? – LEAP – NCA or AdvancED – RTI/PBIS/MTSS – School/district level goals

What are the types of data your teachers can use to prioritize learning content? Prioritizing Learning Content How will you help teachers determine the most important learning that needs to occur? How will you ensure that prioritized learning is aligned to content standards?

Identify Student Population All students enrolled in Spanish I will be addressed through the SLO. (20 regular education students, 3 exchange students, 1 SPED)

Identify Student Population Teachers should provide a comprehensive description of their class, group, student population. Note: Teachers are required to write 1 SLO. Guiding Question: Explain how you selected the target population (class, group, grade level) for your SLO. Is there data to support your decision? What other types of learning goals are your teachers already setting…can SLOs align to those goals?

Interval of Instruction How will semester/9 week courses be handled? Will a staggered SLO schedule work for me and my staff?

Interval of Instruction Guiding Questions: Have you provided enough time for your students to master the learning? Is there enough time to complete final assessments and calculate growth before the end of the year?

Analyze Data & Develop Baseline Reading= 15 % pass; writing= 2 % pass; listening = 8% pass; speaking = 0% pass on Spanish Language EOC assessments 3d

Analyze Data & Develop Baseline Guiding Questions: How did you select/develop your baseline assessment? How do your baseline assessment and post-assessment compare? This is the pre-test.

“More Common” = More Widely Used STATE MANDATED ASSESSMENTS This category includes assessments mandated for use statewide and includes assessments required by state and federal law. Examples: Smarter Balanced Assessment, Dakota Step Science Assessment (or the state- required science assessment) COMMON STATE AND DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS This category includes assessments not mandated for state use but are widely used by several districts and schools. Assessments in this category include commercially available assessments, district-developed pre- and post-tests or course-level assessments. Assessments could also take the form of established rubric-scored performance-based assessments. Examples: Assessments available through the South Dakota Assessment Portal, End-of- Course Exams, Write-to-Learn, WIDA-Access Placement Test (English-Language learners), National Career Readiness Certificate, DIBELS, AP Exams, STARS reading/math, MAPS, AIMS Web, CTE Performance Contests/Judging. TEACHER-DEVELOPED ASSESSMENTS This category of assessments includes classroom assessments used by a single course for a particular teacher. More Common Less Common

Select or Develop an Assessment I will use the EOC assessments provided by my curriculum materials.

Guiding Questions: Describe how the goal attainment will be measured. Is your assessment aligned to priority content & standards? Does your assessment measure what it was designed to measure? Does your assessment produce an accurate and consistent picture of what students know & do? Can you administer/score your assessment in a timely fashion? Select or Develop an Assessment

Table Conversation – Give examples of assessments that could be used by the following teachers: PE Music Art Science Social Studies CTE courses (business, FACS, building trades, etc. ) Title SPED

Types of Assessment to Consider Rubrics Performance assessment Checklists Conferencing Student work samples Star Reading/Math Curriculum materials Portfolios State or national assessments End of course exams District assessments Teacher created Semester tests AR Reading/Math Pre ACT AIMS web DIBELS MAPS Any others???

The SMART Process A Format for Developing SLOs S Specific The goal addresses student needs within the content. M Measurable An appropriate instrument or measure is selected to assess the goal. A Appropriate The goal is standards- based, needs- focused (and directly addresses all students) R Realistic & Rigorous The goal is attainable and stretches student learning. T Time-bound The goal is contained to a single school year/course.

(Smart) Specific Does the SLO state exactly what learning content needs to be addressed and the specific standards to which the learning content relates? Is the learning content aligned to Common Core State Standards, state content standards or credible national standards?

(sMart) Measurable Standards-based assessment? Comparable across classrooms? Measures are stated by increases in: – Rate, – Percentage, – Number, – Level of performance, – Rubric standards, – Gain Score or – Other ways…

(smArt) Appropriate Was the SLO developed using baseline data that is comparable between the beginning and end of the instructional period? Is the SLO directly related to a teacher’s subject, grade-level and students? For a Class Mastery Goal, does the goal include all students in the class or course? For a Differentiated Growth Goal, does the goal include a growth goal for all groups of students?

(smaRt) Realistic & Rigorous Does the SLO contain a growth goal that identifies expected student growth that stretches the outer boundary of what is attainable? Is the SLO rigorous when compared to SLOs established by teachers in similar grades/subjects?

(smarT) Time-bound Does the SLO have a time frame for accomplishing the measurable objective? Is there ongoing progress monitoring data for adjusting the learning experience toward the goal? Is the data collected between 2 points in time, as close to beginning and ending of course as possible?

REMEMBER… REMEMBER: The Smart Goal is one Component of the entire SLO. It is the Growth Goal in the Process Guide.

Establishes tiered expectations for student growth for groups of students. The educators define what growth looks like for each group of students. Growth Goals Differentiated Growth Based on quality baseline data and educator- determined definition of mastery. Goal is structured based on percent of students attaining mastery. Class Mastery Teams of teachers agree to work collaboratively and share responsibility for student learning for a content area, grade level or school. Shared Performance

Growth Goal Mastery 90% of Spanish I students will pass the Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking EOC assessments.

Growth Goal Differentiated Differentiated Growth: For the school year, 80% of intensive students will move to strategic or benchmark, 90% strategic students will move to benchmark, and 100% of benchmark students will improve scores within benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE assessments. Middle School Spanish Exploratory students = 95% of students will pass Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking assessments. Non Middle School Spanish Exploratory students = 90% of students will pass Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking assessments.

Growth Goal Shared Performance Shared Performance: Classroom A: By the end of the school year, 85% of second grade students at Anywhere Elementary School will be at benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE Assessments. Classroom B: By the end of the school year, 76% of second grade students at Anywhere Elementary School will be at benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE Assessments. Classroom C: By the end of the school year, 90% of second grade students at Anywhere Elementary School will be at benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE Assessments. Anderson Spanish I = 85%; Jones Spanish I = 90%; Smith Spanish I = 95%

Growth Goal Guiding Questions: Explain how your SLO is both rigorous and realistic? How did you determine what type of growth goal to use? How did you determine the growth measurement method? Have you addressed growth for all students?

Provide Rational Purpose is to communicate in and comprehend target language.

Provide Rational Teachers should describe alignment.

Learning Strategies Group and individual work; conversation clock; reading, writing, listening, and speaking as part of each quiz and test; online curriculum practice items; student and teacher recordings-VoiceThread, iPad, phone; supplemental written materials

Learning Strategies eee Guiding Questions: Do you use a variety of research-based strategies that align to the content, Webb Level, and students needs? Are the strategies congruent with district curriculum methodology (if identified)? 3b Using Questioning and Discussion 3c Engaging Students in Learning

Step 2 Meet with the evaluator. Can meet with groups of teachers to discuss SLOs at one time. Sign and date! Explain your data and growth plan. Revise if necessary

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative Answer 4 questions Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? The SLO Process

Progress Update 95% of students passing practice quizzes and tests.

Strategy Modification Students who struggle with formative assessments have assistance in study hall, after school, and through flipped classroom resources. Students may be recommended for tutoring or ICU. I documented both student meeting and home contacts.

SLO Adjustment It is NOT acceptable to adjust based on poor professional practice.

SLO Development SLO Approval Ongoing Communication Prepare for Summative Answer 4 questions Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Prioritize Learning Content What do I want my students to be able to know and do? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Analyze data and develop baselines Where are my students starting? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Select or develop an assessment What assessments are available? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? Write growth goal What can I expect my students to achieve? The SLO Process

Teacher Student Growth Rating PERFORMANCE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION Low Less than 65% goal attainment Expected 65% to 85% goal attainment High 86% to 100% percent attainment

Scores for 90% Goal Sample SLO: At the end of the term, all students will show measurable progress in HS Chemistry as shown by the American Chemical Society National High School Final Exam. 90% of all students will obtain a score of 26 or better on the exam. (26 is considered average). Low Less than 65% goal attainment (90 X.65 = Less than 59%) Expected 65% to 85% goal attainment (90 X.85 = 59% - 76%) High 86% to 100% percent attainment (90 X.86 = 77% - 90%)

Scores for 90% Goal Sample SLO: At the end of the term, all students will show measurable progress in HS Chemistry as shown by the American Chemical Society National High School Final Exam. 70% of all students will obtain a score of 26 or better on the exam. (26 is considered average). Low Less than 65% goal attainment (70 X.65 = Less than 46%) Expected 65% to 85% goal attainment (70 X.85 = 46% - 59%) High 86% to 100% percent attainment (70 X.86 = 60% - 70%)

Step 4 Calculate scores For example: For 80% growth – use the formula. Low growth is less than 65% High growth is % of your goal Expected growth is 65 – 85% For the school year, I can expect measurable growth for all of my students in fiction/non fiction stories/texts. 80% of my students will be at benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE assessments.

Step 4-Spanish Calculate scores For example: For 80% growth – use the formula. Low growth is less than 65% High growth is % of your goal Expected growth is 65 – 85% For the school year, 90% of my students will pass the Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking EOC assessments.

High Growth This teacher made high growth! Even though she wanted 80% - her average was 79%. Don’t forget to celebrate! The high growth range for 80% is %

High Growth-Spanish These students made high growth! Even though I wanted 90% - the average was 87.5%. Don’t forget to celebrate! The high growth range for 90% is 77.4%-90% At the end of the year, 21 of 24 students passed all 4 subtests. 87.5% of my students passed the assessments. My students achieved high growth since that range is 86%-100% of goal attainment.

Did I meet my differentiated Growth Goal? Differentiated Differentiated Growth: For the school year, 80% of intensive students will move to strategic or benchmark, 90% strategic students will move to benchmark, and 100% of benchmark students will improve scores within benchmark as measured by the DIBELS Next and DAZE assessments. Middle School Spanish Exploratory students = 95% of students will pass Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking assessments. Non Middle School Spanish Exploratory students = 90% of students will pass Spanish Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking assessments. 12/12 MS Exploratory students passed all 4 assessments, so I exceeded my goal of 95% pass rate. I would have needed 11 students to pass all 4 assessments to meet 95% pass rate. This was high growth. 9/12 Non MS Exploratory students passed all 4 assessments. Since 75% of my students passed all 4 assessments, I made expected growth with this group.

Professional Growth Guiding Questions: Were my teachers given enough time and support to be successful? What would I change for next year? Having a combination of group and individual activities was successful, as well as multiple opportunities for students to practice listening and speaking with various resources. Students could work on their own to get additional help even if I was busy or if I was absent from school since none of my subs could speak Spanish. Students were also excited to upload their own content and it motivated them to do their best reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Wonder about grouping kids by prior experience?

Principal Student Growth Rating PERFORMANCE CATEGORYDESCRIPTION Low Less than 80% of teachers earned expected growth Expected80-90% of teachers earned expected growth High91-100% of teachers earned expected growth

Principals: Student Growth Rating Schools will not be measured using AMO or SPI until baseline state data is established. AMO Or SPI SLOs

Accountability District will still need to report at the aggregate level. Teacher/principal effectiveness is not in the SPI index. Districts will be accountable through the state accreditation process.

Chunking today – I know the definition of an SLO. – I know how SLOs connect to teacher evaluation. – I understand the 4 steps of the SLO process. - I can determine the quality of an SLO Quality Checklist. – I know the components of a SMART goal. – I know how growth ratings are calculated.

PEER REVIEW Chunk # 4

Peer Review Take a minute to review the SLO Quality Checklist.

Partner Task Partner A: Open the SLO Sample Folder. Partner B: Open/have Checklist handy. Read your sample closely and use the SLO Checklist to assess the quality. When complete, select a new sample, repeat process.

Large Group Share

Parking Lot Activity Are there any post-its left? Does anyone have a post-it they can answer?

Chunking today – I know the definition of an SLO. – I know how SLOs connect to teacher evaluation. – I understand the 4 steps of the SLO process. - I can determine the quality of an SLO based on the Quality Checklist. – I know the components of a SMART goal. – I know how growth ratings are calculated.

Objectives of Teacher Evaluation 1. The purpose of the teacher evaluation is to continually improve instruction and student learning. 2. The evaluation process encourages professional teacher‐administrator relationships as a basis for structuring meaningful, in‐depth dialogue focused on student learning. 3. The evaluation process uses multiple measures of teaching practice and student growth to meaningfully differentiate teacher performance. 4. The evaluation process communicates clearly defined expectations and provides regular, timely and useful feedback that guides professional growth for teachers. 5. The evaluation process is a fair, flexible, and research‐based mechanism to create a culture in which data drives instructional decisions. 6. The evaluation process will be used to inform personnel decisions.

4 CORNERS! Let’s ?

4 Corners 1.I know the definition of an SLO. 2.I know how an SLO connects to teacher evaluation. 3.I know how growth ratings are calculated. 4.I know how to establish baseline data and determine growth. 5.I understand the four steps of the SLO process. 6.I know the components of a SMART goal. 7.I can determine the quality of an SLO based on the SLO Quality Checklist.

Did we meet our SLO? By the end of the day all participants will show growth, and 80% of our intensive (no tools, no clue) will grow at least one level as measured by 4 Corners.

SLO Next Steps Teachers must register by April 18 for DOE sponsored SLO training to be held in July. – Day 1 SLO Process – Day 2 Assessment Ask teachers to decide which content/grade level they plan to focus on for SLO prior to training. Ask teachers to bring materials, standards, or possible assessments to training. Prior to training, inform teachers of any parameters you will set regarding SLOs. Districts can select in-house SLO training as one of the DOE paid PD options over the next 2 years.

CLOSURE Pat Hubert, Dianna Tyler, Melanie Hurley & Janeen Outka