Deepening Our Understanding of Student Learning Objectives SLOs

Deepening Our Understanding of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Teacher Evaluation

Professional Practice 50% Student Growth 50% MSDE Educator Evaluation Requirements

Student Learning Objective. A specific, rigorous, long-term goal for groups of students that represents the most important learning during an interval of instruction. üDetermined in consultation with evaluator üFlexible and job-specific ü Data-rich process

A Student Learning Objective (SLO) is… Based on the most current student data Focused on the most valuable learning Aligned to current curriculum standards …an instructional goal… for specific students…for a specific time interval Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process – Road Map for Districts Specific and measurable

Informs and drives success of LEA/School priorities and needs Positive Outcomes Uses data to target students’ learning needs increasing rigor and performance Allows for comparable and fair measures of student learning When SLOs fully support the goal of increasing student achievement for all students…they have the most impact. Increases strategic and systemic decisionmaking Becomes an integral part of successful educators’ practice Provides accountability for student learning and student growth Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process – Road Map for Districts

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Process Overview CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS & DISCUSSIONS JUNE/JULY NOVEMBER - MAY OCTOBER Implement Data Review and Document Baseline Evidence Identify Total Student Population (Beginning of year) Participate in Data Discussions Identify Complexity Factors Identify Learning Objective(s) for Student Population(s) Develop Rationale and Growth Target(s) Identify Professional Development Needs Receive Professional Development Implement Instructional Strategies Monitor Progress Adjust Instructional Strategies Mid Interval Progress Check ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & REFLECTIVE PRACTICE Evaluate Effectiveness Reaching Targets Identify Professional Development Needs Continue Professional Development 7

SLO- 100% of students will demonstrate growth towards mastery on… Population For whom is the SLO developed? Learning Content SLO COMPONENTS Describe the content focus for this SLO. Instructional Interval How long will instruction be focused on this learning content? Evidence of Growth Describe and explain the process used to monitor student growth. Baseline Identify baseline data for current student performance level. Rationale for Student Learning Objective Why this learning content? Why these students? Target To what point will students progress or grow in the content? Criteria for Effectiveness Highly Effective Strategies Effective Ineffective What instructional strategies will help students achieve the targeted goal? 8

“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 Founder and Executive Director Community Training and Assistance Center 9