1. Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Measuring Teacher Effectiveness Through the Use of Student Data The SLO Process – Part 3 Setting the SLO Achievement and Growth Goals May 7, 2015 1

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

3. Acknowledgements 3

4. Objective: To gain knowledge about establishing the SLO Achievement and Growth Goals for Group A and B teachers 4 https://www.engageny.org/resource/slo-field-samples-year-2-implementation-2013-14

5. Federal Highly Qualified Requirements Transition from “Highly Qualified” to “Highly Effective” Federal Initiatives -Race to the Top -SFSF -ESEA Waiver State Legislation: Laws 2013, ARS § 15-203 -SB1040 -HB2823 -HB2500 Full Implementation of Educator Evaluation Systems in SY 13-14 How Did We Get Here? 5

6. 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 6 AZ Framework for Measuring Educator Effectiveness http://under30ceo.com/whats-a-lawyer-good-for-a-legal-guide-for-startups/

7. Student Academic Progress 7 AZ State Framework-2010 At least 33% based on Student Academic Progress Must use the AZ State Assessments if Available Federal Waiver- 2014 20% Student Academic Progress based on GROWTH! 33%

8. 8 AzCCRS Assessments Measuring Teacher Effectiveness Student Academic Progress

9. Arizona Framework For Measuring Educator Effectiveness – April 2011 Group A Teachers: 9 Elementary Teachers Grades 2-6 Special Education Teachers Math & English Grades 9-10 Science Teachers Grades 4, 8, & 10 Reading and Math Interventionists

10. Arizona Framework For Measuring Educator Effectiveness – April 2011 Group B Teachers: 10  CTE  Performing Arts  Computers  P.E.  Gr. K-1 Elementary  Gr. 7-10 Social Studies  Gr. 7 & 9 Science  Gr. 11-12 All Subjects

11. 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 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? 11

12. 1. Determining Students’ Preparedness 2. Choosing Quality Assessments 3. Setting SLO Achievement & Growth Goals 4. Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction 5. Establishing Summative Score 12

13. SLO Goals ACHIEVEMENT GROWTH 13

14. SLO Achievement Goal 14

15. Full Knowledge of Standard SLO Achievement Goal 15 75% Our expectation is that all students should at least reach this threshold 100% STANDARDS The reality is that some will surpass and some will fall short so the rubric will compensate for adjustment.

16. 16 SLO Summative Rubric Achievement and Growth Score 4321 100% - 90% of the students met the SLO 89% - 80% of the students met the SLO 79% - 60% of the students met the SLO Less than 60% of students met the SLO

17. 80% of 8 th grade students will score at least an 75% on the end-of- course 8 th Grade Social Studies final by May 2016. 90% of the students in music will reach the proficiency level of (3) on the LEA-developed music performance rubric 17

18. Achievement Goal “Why is it important to focus on “mastery” or “proficiency” of the content for both Group A and Group B Teachers? 18

19. SLO Growth Goal A measure of student growth between two points in time in order to master the standards in the content area and to close the achievement gap. 19

20. Student Growth Target 20

21. Potential Growth Formula 21

22. Option #1: Levels of Preparedness Growth Approach 22

23. Growth Formula Averaged baseline score + (Total possible points – Baseline score) multiplied by.50 = Cut score Let’s say the Low Level of Preparedness students averaged 40 points on the U.S. History Baseline Assessment. 40 + ( [100 – 40] x.50 ) = Cut Score 40 + ( 60 x.50 ) = Cut Score 40 + 30 = 70 70 points is the cut score (-5%) 65 – 100 points is the growth range The students in the Low Level of Preparedness Group will need to score a minimum of 65 points on the Post- Test Exam to reach the growth score. 23

24. Your turn In the Adequate Level of Preparedness Group the average on the baseline assessments was 75%. Using the potential formula what would the SLO Growth Cut Score be for this group? 75 + (100-75) x.50 = 88 points. (-5%) range 83 - 100 Cut Score Range In the High Level of Preparedness Group the average was 85%. What would the SLO Growth Cut Score be for this group? 93 points (-5%) range 88 – 100 Cut Score Range 24

25. SLO Growth Goals All students in the Low Level of Preparedness Group will score at least a 65% on the U.S. History End-of-Course Final by April 2016. 25 PreparednessBaseline Assessment SLO Growth Cut Score Range Low Level40%65-100% Adequate Level75%83-100% High Level85%88-100%

26. PERFORMANCE RUBRICS 26

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28. Measuring Growth in Performance Rubrics A student moving over at least one category on a 4 point rubric is considered to have made sufficient growth and met the SLO Growth Cut Score. Inter-rater reliability is crucial when scoring performances/projects/portfolios/products with a rubric. The rubric must be at the appropriate level of rigor and alignment of the content standards. 28

29. SLO Growth Goal Music 15 out of the 15 students who scored a 1 in the beginning range on the LEA-developed music performance assessment rubric measuring intonation, reading music, and fingering skills will move from a 1 to a 2 on the end of year performance assessment. 29

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31. Differentiates the amount of growth for each individual student based on a prescribed formula and/or rubric Option #2: Individualized Growth Goals 31

32. DIBELS SLO GROWTH GOAL EXAMPLE Letter Naming Fluency Status Beginning of Year Month 1-3 Status End of Year Month 7-10 Comments Did the student reach the minimum growth goal? Barney Intensive at risk Benchmark low risk Increased two levels YES Betty Intensive at risk Intensive at risk Did not increase one level NO Wilma Strategic some risk Benchmark low risk Increased one level YES Fred Strategic some risk Intensive at risk Decreased one level NO 32

33. SPED SLO Individualized Growth Statements Each of the targeted students will move over at least one category on the Brigance Assessment by May 2016. 33

34. 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 34

35. SLOs Across the Nation Arizona Dept. of Education http://www.azed.gov/teacherprincipal-evaluation/ Student Learning Objectives link on right side of screen Center on Great Teachers & Leaders www.air.org Community Training and Assistance Center www.ctacusa.com/education/student-learning-objectives-slos/ Reform Support Network https://rtt.grads360.org 35

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37. Questions? Feedback Virginia Stodola Effective Teachers and Leaders Arizona Department of Education Virginia.stodola@azed.gov 602-364-3552 David Gauch Effective Teachers and Leaders Arizona Department of Education David.gauch@azed.gov 602-542-5343 37