Student/School Learning Objectives

An Overview of the WI Educator Effectiveness process for developing Student/School Learning Objectives.

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Connector

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Can you do the following in the context of your specific job as teacher?

1) Identify what students are supposed to know and be able to do intheir time with you as building leader or classroom leader?

2) Assess where they are in their baseline abilities as they relate to those skills?

3) Assess their periodic growth over the time they are with you?

OUTCOMESParticipants will:

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•Understand the relationship of the SLO to thelarger system of Educator Effectiveness

•Understand the key components of a quality SLO

• Practice writing SLOs

If we are truly going to transform our schools into places where each and every student is meeting and exceeding standards, we will first need to shift our thinking to focus on the results that we want.

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Conzemius &ONeill (2006)

The Educator Effectiveness System

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50%

2013-14 Principal Outcome Measures

22.5%

22.5%

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State Assessment Growth

Student Learning Objectives

Schoolwide Reading Growth/Graduation Rates District Choice

Principal Practice

2.5%2.5%6

2013-14 Teacher Outcome Measures

45%50%

Student Learning Objectives

Schoolwide Reading Growth/Graduation RatesDistrict Choice

Teacher Practice

2.5%2.5%7

• All educators must develop 2 SLOs annually for a maximum of 6 SLOs in a rating year.

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SLOS

SLO #1

So that….

Student Outcomes

So that….

Student Outcomes

SLO #2

• PPGs are also required annually.• PPG = Professional Practice Goal

aligned to the SLO.

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SLOS

Instructional Practice

I will….

PPG

Goal AlignmentEducator Evaluation

Plan (EEP)

PDP(Licensure)

Instructional Practice

I will….

PPGSLO

So that….

Student Outcomes

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Turn and Talk

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• Turn to your table mates and talk about what you just learned related to the educator effectiveness system and the SLO process.

• What questions do you have so far?

Definition of SLO

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Student/School Learning Objectives (SLO) aredetailed, measurable goals for student academic growth

to be achieved in a specific period of time (typically an academic year), based on prior student learning data, and

developed collaboratively by educators and their evaluators.*

* The process should also include colleagues, coaches, and peers in the development and review of SLOs, particularly in formative evaluation years.

Dual Meaning of the Term SLO

1. PRINCIPALS - School Learning ObjectivesGoals established by the building principal, but are focused at theschool level

2. TEACHERS- Student Learning ObjectivesAcademic growth or attainment goals for entire classrooms or atargeted population within a classroom/grade level

Established by individual teachers or teams of teachers

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Sample Student /School Learning ObjectiveStudent Learning Objective

(Teacher):

By May 2014, 80% of my students

who scored below proficiency on the district writing assessment administered in the fall

will increase their scores to the proficient level

as measured by the district writing assessment rubric in the spring.

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School Learning Objective (Principal):

By May 2014, 80% of students in Grades 3-5

who scored below proficiency on the district writing assessment administered in the fall

will increase their scores to the proficient level

as measured by the district writing assessment rubric in the spring.

THE SLO Process Step 1:Review Data and Prepare

SLO

Step 2:Review and Approve SLO

Step 3:Collect Evidence and

Conduct Mid-Year Review

Step 4:Review and Score

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Pre-Steps

• What content (knowledge, skills or understandings) do you want to assess as a baseline?

• What assessment process will you use to measure this content?

Step 1:Review Data and Prepare

SLO

Step 2:Review and Approve SLO

Step 3: Collect Evidence and

Conduct Mid-Year Review

Step 4: Review and Score

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Review student baseline data and evidence to identify needs and targetpopulations.

For teachers, student data could include prior year assessments, portfolios of work, pre-tests, etc.

Based on student needs, set student growth targets and select an assessment or evidence source that will be used to measure growth.

Final evidence sources can include nationally-normed assessments, district common assessments, teacher developed assessments, rubrics used to score student work, etc. Final evidence should not include WKCE/Smarter Balanced.

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SLO Step 1

Step 2:Review and Approve SLO

Step 3:Collect Evidence and

Conduct Mid-Year Review

Step 4:Review and Score

Step 1:Review Data and

Prepare SLO

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Educators submit SLOs to theirevaluator.

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Evaluators approve SLOs or recommend revisions.

Evaluators should work with educators to review and revise the SLO if needed (coaching conversations).

SLO Step 2

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Review Data and Prepare SLO

Step 2:Review and Approve SLO

Step 3:Collect Evidence and

Conduct Mid-Year Review

Step 4:Review and Score

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Educators collect evidence of student progress toward meeting SLO goals.

Educators and their evaluator will conduct a mid-year review to assess student progress toward meeting SLO goals.

Adjustments to goal only if evidence warrants adjustment. Use caution. Examples: chronic absence, transient target population.

SLO Step 3

At the end of the SLO cycle, educators submit final assessment results and evidence or other SLO documentation to their evaluator.

Evaluators review SLO results and assign a final score or rating using a rubric.

Evaluators discuss the results with educators during an end of year conference.

Use results to inform goals and professional development for the following school year.

Review Data and Prepare SLO

Step 2:Review and Approve SLO

Step 3: Collect Evidence and

Conduct Mid-Year Review

Step 4:Review and Score

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SLO Step 4

Introduction to Student Learning Objectives

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What are you already doing to set goals

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around student academic growth?

• Which of these practices do you already engage in?

• What might you need to do to ready yourself, your team, and your building for these practices?

SLO Resources• DPI Website:

http://ee.dpi.wi.gov/

• LiveBinder Resources: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=950308&backurl=/shelf/my

• SLO Guidebook: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=950308&backurl=/shelf/my#anchor

• SLO Info Brief: http://ee.dpi.wi.gov/files/ee/pdf/IB3_SLOs.pdf

SLOs are SMART Goals

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• SpecificGoal is focused on specific and key areas of need

• MeasurableAn appropriate evidence source is identified

• AttainableThe goal is within the teacher’s control

• Results-basedProgress toward the goal can be monitored

• Time-boundThere is a clear deadline for the goal

How SMART is this goal?

Teacher A – Second GradeDuring this school year, my students will improve on

word knowledge and decoding, and readingcomprehension.

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Reviewing Teacher A’s SMART Goal

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Aspect of the Goal Statement

Yes or No Recommendations?

Specific No- the goal is very broad

Measurable No- the goal does not state how it will be measured

Attainable No- because there is no specific area identified or measurement tool, it is difficult to say if it is attainable

Results-based No- what will be the indicator of student growth?

Time-bound Yes- identified the current school year as the time interval

Revising Teacher A’s GoalOriginal Goal:During this school year, my students will improve on word knowledge and decoding, and reading comprehension.

Revised Goal:By May, students who are below grade level in reading comprehension will increase their instructional reading level by 1.5 years as demonstrated by their Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment level.

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How SMART is this goal?

Teacher B – Elementary Physical Education

100% of third graders who had not met benchmark by the end of 2nd grade will demonstrate proficiency locomotor skills as described on level 3 of the standards-based observational assessment rubric (rubric attached) (Standard 1).

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Reviewing Teacher B’s SMART Goal

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Aspect of the Goal Statement

Yes or No Recommendations?

Specific Yes-the population of students and the areas of physical fitness are identified

Measurable Yes- although a preassessment would need to establish baseline

Attainable ???- probably not, as proficiency might not be a realisitic goal forall students depending on individual needs.

Results-based Yes- it is focused on student growth aligned to PE standards.

Time-bound No- the interval is not indicated in the goal statement.

Revising Teacher B’s Goal

Original Goal:100% of third graders who had not met benchmark by the end of 2nd grade will demonstrate proficiency locomotor skills as described on level 3 of the standards-based observational assessment rubric (rubric attached) (Standard 1).

Revised Goal:By the end of March 2015, 90% of the 44% of third graders who had not met benchmark by the end of 2nd grade will demonstrate proficiency on 5 out of 7 locomotor skills as described on level 3 of the standards-based observational assessment rubric (rubric attached) (Standard 1).

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SLO Planning Template

Use this template to plan your SLO.

You will enter it in Teachscape eventually.

Fine Arts Samples

• DPI link

• https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/fineartspd/slo-arts

Beginning of Year

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90% of SLO work takes place during the beginning of the year.

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Step 1:Review Data and Prepare

SLO

Step 2:Review and Approve SLO

Step 3:Collect Evidence and

Conduct Mid-Year Review

Step 4:Review and Score

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Pre-Steps• What content (knowledge,

skills or understandings) do you want to assess as a baseline?

• What assessment process will you use to measure this content?

SLO Planning Template

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SMART Goal

Key Characteristics of SLO PlansBaseline Data and RationaleWhy did you choose this objective and what sources of data did you examine?

Learning ContentWhich content standard(s) and/or skills does the objective address? (e.g., Common Core)

PopulationWhich students are included in this objective?

IntervalWhat timeframe is involved? (typically year-long)

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Evidence SourcesHow will you measure the objective?

Targeted Growth/AttainmentWhat is your goal for studentgrowth/attainment?

Strategies/Instructional PracticesWhat methods or interventions will you use to support this SLO? Identify related Domains and Components.

SupportWhat instructional support or professional development is necessary to accomplish this SLO?

Group SLO Practice• Task #1 – SLO SMART Goal• Task #2 – SLO Planning

Template

TASK #1:SLO Activity-Write an SLO SMART Goal

1.Organize with a partner or in a small group.

2. Discuss and select an assessment to be used as a baseline assessment (pre-steps).

3. Determine how you would analyze the data from the assessment.

4. Determine how you would select students for the SLO target.

5. Write a SMART SLO goal statement together using this assessment.

6. Write the sample SLO on chart paper to share.

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TASK #2: Practice completing the SLO Planning Template

• After writing the SLO SMART goal statement

• Try completing the entire planning template – either individually or as a group

Bring Back to Share

• Chart paper with SMART goal

• Your SLO Planning Template

SLO Review Carousel

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Walk around the room and review the SLOs.

Write comments on post-it notes and attach them tothe chart paper. Consider:

• Does the SLO follow SMART goal criteria?

• What feedback might you provide to strengthen the SLO?

Consider how you would Revise the SLO

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SLO Selection/Approval Rubric/Guide

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Rubric Reflection

With a partner, use the rubric to review the SLO template.

How does this approval rubric guide the development of an SLO?

Additional SLO Resources

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Educator Effectiveness Website:http://ee.dpi.wi.gov/

SLO Information Brief:http://ee.dpi.wi.gov/files/ee/pdf/IB3_SLOs.pdf

Live Binder SLO Toolkit:http://bit.ly/170d4sU

SLO Repository:http://bit.ly/1dmJ0us

Fine Arts Exampleshttps://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/fineartspd/slo-arts