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Student learning objectives introduction. Edgar School DistrictJanuary 24, 2014. What’s on the agenda…. SLO background What are SMART goals? SLOs – types/scoring Critique an SLO Write an SLO My Learning Plan – OASYS DPI Example SLOs link Other SLO Resources Training Opportunities - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
Edgar School District January 24, 2014
What’s on the agenda….•SLO background•What are SMART goals?•SLOs – types/scoring•Critique an SLO•Write an SLO•My Learning Plan – OASYS•DPI Example SLOs link•Other SLO Resources•Training Opportunities•Questions
2013-14 Teacher Outcome Measures
Student/School Learning Objectives Defined
Student/School Learning Objectives (SLOs) are detailed, measurable goals or student academic outcomes to be achieved in a specific period of time (typically an academic year), informed by analysis of prior data, and developed collaboratively by educators and their evaluator.
Purposes of an SLO
Focus on student results
Explicitly connect teaching and learning
Improve instructional practices and teacher performance
Serve as a tool for school improvement
Things EFFECTIVE teachers do….plus one!
Assess students to determine their instructional levels and clarify their academic goals
Set instructional goals for students
Design strategies and identify resources to address identified needs
Monitor and assess student progress throughout the school year and adjust instruction accordingly
Work cooperatively with colleagues to share professional expertise
Formalize this process so that the teacher’s effectiveness can be documented and acknowledged!
What’s a SMART Goal?
SpecificThe SLO is focused on particular key areas of need and group of learners.
MeasurableAn appropriate instrument/evidence source is selected to assess SLOs (e.g., test, rubric, portfolio).
AttainableThe SLO is within the teacher’s control; is realistic but rigorous.
Results-based
The SLO focuses on relevant outcomes; progress can be monitored.
Time-bound The SLO is contained within a specified time period.
Major Types of SLOs
Whole GroupTieredIndividual – fewer instancesProgram (specialists)School (principal)
Whole Group Example
During the course of this school year, 100% of student will make measurable progress in Spanish I as measured by the district-developed assessment. All students will improve their pre-assessment score by 58 percentage points on the post-assessment.
Tiered Example
During the course of this school year, all students will make measurable progress in US History as measured by the district-developed primary sources comparative analysis rubric for high school. Students will improve their scores as follows:
Students scoring at the Novice and Developing levels on the pre-assessment will improve to the Proficient level on the post-assessment
Student scoring at he Proficient level on the pre-assessment will improve to the Exceeding level on the post-assessment
Students scoring on the Exceeding level on the pre-assessment will have their pre-assessments re-scored using the College and Professional level rubric, and will improve their scores by one level on the post-assessment
Program Example
During the course of the 2014-15 school year, parent participation in middle school parent-teacher conferences will increase by 15% as measured by the number of parents in attendance during conference night or at an alternately arranged time.
Discuss with your neighbor….
Knowing the different types of SLOs, which type do you think you will write most often?
What about your situation frames your thinking?
What if you need to write multiple SLOs?
Scoring SLOs – examples
SLO Scoring RubricExceeded
Met
Partially Met
Minimally Met
Incomplete/Did Not Engage
Structured metric approach80%+ met/exceeded
70-79% met/exceeded
50-69% met/exceeded
Fewer than 50% met/exceeded
SLO CRITIQUEWork in small groups
Review the sample SLOs
Critique and revise each SLO. Consider: How can you rewrite it so that it meets SMART goal criteria? How can you rewrite it so that it is a stronger goal?
Be prepared to share your revised SLOs with the group
Trouble choosing a reporter? How about the person whohas the most pets!
What’s a SMART Goal?
SpecificThe SLO is focused on particular key areas of need and group of learners.
MeasurableAn appropriate instrument/evidence source is selected to assess SLOs (e.g., test, rubric, portfolio).
AttainableThe SLO is within the teacher’s control; is realistic but rigorous.
Results-based
The SLO focuses on relevant outcomes; progress can be monitored.
Time-bound The SLO is contained within a specified time period.
Sample SLO Statement #1: Grade 2 Literacy
During this school year, my students will improve on word knowledge and oral reading fluency
Sample SLO Statement #2: Grade 8 P.E.
During this school year, all 8th grade physical education students will improve performance by 75% on each of the Fitness-Gram (pacer test, curl-ups, trunk lift, push-ups, and the sit-and-reach) subtests.
Sample SLO Statement #3: MS Science
In the current school year, all students will make measurable progress in science basic knowledge and inquiry application using a district-developed multiple choice and performance assessment.
All students will score at least ½ of the score needed to make a 100% on the post-assessment (for example, a student scoring 70% on the pre-assessment should score an 85% on the post-assessment).
Additionally, students scoring an 80% or above on the pre-assessment will complete self-designed independent projects each quarter using the Application and Inquiry rubric from our district middle school.
PRACTICE WRITING AN SLO!
1. Choose one of the sample data sets at your table
2. Write an SLO from that data
3. Be prepared to share with the group Trouble choosing a reporter? How about the person
who graduated HS the furthest from Edgar!
MORE about SLOs….
Must be tied to ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT! What if I don’t teach a content area?
How many SLOs?
By myself??
Approved by principal or designee
MY LEARNING PLAN OASYS
SLO FORM
SLO EXAMPLES AND RESOURCES•Website/QR Codes sheet•LiveBinder
Upcoming SLO Training Events at CESA 9
Half-day sessions: AM or PM options each day
“NON-CORE” music, art, PE, tech ed, IMC, etc. February 3, 2014
PUPIL SERVICES psychologists, nurses, counselors, social workers March 4, 2014
SPECIAL EDUCATION EC – 12 teachers, OTs, PTs, speech therapists Initially held January 16, 2014 Considering a second date in the near future
QUESTIONS?
PRACTICE WRITING AN SLO USING YOUR OWN DATA SOURCES