1. Student Learning Objectives: Setting Goals for Student Growth Countywide Professional Development Day Thursday, April 25, 2013 This presentation contains copyrighted material used under the educational fair use exemption to U.S. Copyright law.

2. V V V V V V Vision of Exemplary Teaching for Student Learning “All Students Learn” Knowing The Learner WHO? Knowing the Curriculum & Content WHAT? Knowing the Curriculum & Content WHAT? Knowing the Pedagogy HOW? Knowing the Pedagogy HOW? Personal Development Cognitive Development Social Development Knowing Myself and My Influence on Learners Knowing Myself and My Influence on Learners

3. Session Outcomes Participants will make connections between SLOs and the HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Process deepen understanding of what SLOs are analyze an example of an SLO brainstorm evidence and artifacts to support SLOs understand the timeline for creating and implementing SLOs for the 2013-2014 school year become aware of resources available to support the writing, implementation, and evaluation of SLOs.

4. Session Outcomes on Bloom’s Taxonomy analyze an example of an SLO make connections between SLOs and the HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Process deepen understanding of what SLOs are understand the timeline for creating and implementing SLOs for the 2013- 2014 school year brainstorm artifacts and evidence to support SLOs

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6. Turn to a partner and share (choose 2) After watching the video, what is… something that is new to you? a question that was answered? something that validated what you know? something you found interesting? something you are wondering about?

7. HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Model Charlotte Danielson’s Framework For Teaching 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 25%/30% Mathematical Practices Overarching Habits Reasoning and Explaining Modeling and Using Tools Seeing Structure and Generalizing Differentiation 25%/30% Creative Problem Solving in Support of MD STEM Standards of Practice Understanding Challenges Generation of Ideas Preparation for Action Application of Technology Differentiation 25%/30% Content Assessments Performance-Based Tasks Differentiation 25%/30% Qualitative Measures Quantitative Measures Growth on State Assessments (As Mandated by MSDE) 20% Domain 5 Student Growth (50%)

8. Literacy 25%/30% Mathematical Practices 25%/30% Creative Problem Solving in Support of MD STEM Standards of Practice 25%/30% Content 25%/30% Growth on State Assessments ( Mandated by MSDE) 20% Student Growth (50%) SLOs

9. Formative Assessment: True or False? Indicate your answer for each of the following statements about SLOs and the new HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Process.

10. True or False?  MSA/HSA scores will be part of all teachers’ evaluation. Only teachers grades 4-8 who are teachers of record for mathematics and/or English Language Arts will have MSA calculated into their overall evaluation score (20%). Teachers of HSA assessed areas must align one of their SLOs to the HSA.

11. True or False? 2. There are working drafts of SLOs created by the curriculum offices. Example SLOs can be found on the HCPSS Transition to Common Core wiki: transitiontocommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org

12. True or False? 3. All teachers must write two SLOs. Most teachers will write two SLOs. Teachers of grades 4-8 who are teachers of record for mathematics and/or English Language Arts assessed by MSA will write one SLO.

13. True or False? 4. SLOs are long term goals for student learning. SLOs are long term goals based on student data, are aligned with current curriculum standards, and are focused on student growth.

14. True or False? 5. Multiple levels of support and training will be available to staff for writing, implementing, and evaluating SLOs. Differentiated school-based and systemwide professional learning opportunities will be made available to staff to support work with SLOs.

15. True or False? 6. Teachers may choose team SLOs or create individual ones. HCPSS values the power of collaborative teams and encourages teams to use data proactively to meet the needs of students.

16. True or False? 7. All teachers will be evaluated every year. Tenured teachers will be observed using the Danielson Domains (Professional Practice) every three years. They will update the Student Growth component yearly. Professional Practice scores will be maintained until new observations are conducted. Nontenured teachers will be evaluated on Danielson Domains and Student Growth every year until tenured.

17. True or False? 8. SLOs are approved in consultation with your principal. All teachers will have a goal setting conference with their primary evaluator to discuss and approve SLOs.

18. True or False? 9. HCPSS has created templates and tools to inform and expedite the SLO writing process. The HCPSS Student Learning Objective Template and Guide are two examples of tools that have been developed to support the SLO writing process.

19. True or False? 10. Teachers will be asked for feedback on enhancements and changes to the SLO writing, implementation, and evaluation process. Teacher professional growth, student learning, and continuous improvement are at the heart of our work in HCPSS. Teacher feedback and data will be invaluable to this process.

20. Timeline By September 30, 2013Set goals in collaboration with evaluator. May be individual or team goals. Fall Semester 2013Demonstrate critical attributes through observation. Collect artifacts and evidence. Follow a continuous improvement process. By January 31, 2014Mid-Year Progress Review Confirm and revise goals, processes, document progress Spring Semester 2014End of Year Conference and Evaluation Present documentation and reflection to evaluator. Evaluator completes evaluation and provides copy to teacher

21. Tools, Resources, and Supports transitiontocommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org

22. Seeking Answers to Your Questions Exit tweet: add to your exit ticket today Email: hcpssslos@gmail.com hcpssslos@gmail.com

23. SLO FAQ Your questions will contribute to a Frequently Asked Questions list on Student Learning Objectives and the Teacher Evaluation Process which is currently under development.

24. Work of the Breakout Groups Analyzing the Structure of SLOs Examining content SLOs Brainstorming artifacts and tasks to support measures of student learning Final reflection

25. Work of the Breakout Groups Analyzing the Structure of SLOs Examining content SLOs Brainstorming artifacts and tasks to support measures of student learning Final reflection

26. Analyzing Sample SLOs Using the SLO Guide Questions and highlighters, analyze the sample SLOs. Reflection What do you notice? What questions do you have? What knowledge, skills, and resources would this teacher need to effectively implement his/her SLO?

27. Connecting My Current Work with the SLO Process Choose one sample SLO among those provided. Regroup based on your choice.

28. What I’m already doing… Using the sample SLO and the SLO Guide, complete the columns on the “Making Connections” 3-column foldable™ with your group. If time allows, combine groups and share your thinking.

29. “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

30. Seeking Answers to Your Questions Exit tweet: add to your exit ticket today Email: hcpssslos@gmail.com hcpssslos@gmail.com

31. Exit Tweet In 140 characters or less, summarize your learning today on an index card. Don’t forget to include your questions on the back! twitter.com

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