DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT GROWTH OBJECTIVES SAC Donna D

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT GROWTH OBJECTIVES- SAC Donna D. Mc. Inerney, Ed. D.

GOALS 1. Understand Student Growth Objective (SGO) requirements. 2. Understand apply the SMART-based SGO development process. 3. Collaboratively develop and share preliminary SGO statements for SACs.

SGO BASICS 3

What is a Student Growth Objective? According to the NJDOE (2013): “Student Growth Objectives (SGOs) are academic goals for groups of students that are aligned to state standards and can be tracked using objective measures. ” 4

A Student Growth Objective must be: • • • Annual, specific and measureable Based on growth and achievement Aligned to NJ/CC curriculum standards Based on available prior student learning data A measure of what a student has learned between two points in time • Ambitious and achievable • A collaborative process between teacher and supervisor • Approved by the principal http: //www. state. nj. us/education/Achieve. NJ/teacher/SGOGuidebook. pdf 5 5

Opportunity to. . . ü Focus on practice ü Reflect ü Collaborate ü Advocate ü Question 6

Collaboration & Process 7

Introduction to SMART SGO 8

SMART SGOs are… S … M… A … R … T … Specific Measurable Appropriate Realistic & Rigorous Timed

Specific The SGO should be clearly defined and focused (e. g. , by specific content area and/or learner’s needs). SMART SGOs are…

Specific The SGO should be clearly defined and focused (e. g. , by specific content area and/or learner’s needs). Measurable The SGO should be measurable and provide tangible evidence that the objective has been met. SMART SGOs are…

Specific The SGO should be clearly defined and focused (e. g. , by specific content area and/or learner’s needs). Measurable The SGO should be measurable and provide tangible evidence that the objective has been met. Appropriate The SGO should be directly connected to the role and responsibilities of the educator. SMART SGOs are…

Specific The SGO should be clearly defined and focused (e. g. , by specific content area and/or learner’s needs). Measurable The SGO should be measurable and provide tangible evidence that the objective has been met. Appropriate The SGO should be directly connected to the role and responsibilities of the educator. Realistic & Rigorous The SGO should be attainable yet reasonably challenging; growth should be based on knowledge of the students. SMART SGOs are…

Specific The SGO should be clearly defined and focused (e. g. , by specific content area and/or learner’s needs). Measurable The SGO should be measurable and provide tangible evidence that the objective has been met. Appropriate The SGO should be directly connected to the role and responsibilities of the educator. Realistic & Rigorous The SGO should be attainable yet reasonably challenging; growth should be based on knowledge of the students. Timed The SGO should be organized around an appropriate instructional timeframe. SMART SGOs are…

IS THIS SGO. . S M A R T During the 2013 -14, absenteeism in the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School will be reduced. During the 2013 -14 school year, 80% of our first through fifth grade students will have 92% or higher attendance rate as measured by the district electronic attendance reporting system. 15

TYPES OF STUDENT GROWTH OBJECTIVES 16

Growth vs. Achievement Goals GROWTH ACHIEVEMENT Post-assessment scores will be ___% greater than the preassessment. On the postassessment, ___% of students will achieve a score of ___ or higher. SGOs can be growth and/or achievement goals.

Activity #1 What does it mean to be… S M A R T 18

TYPES OF STUDENT GROWTH OBJECTIVES 19

Type of SGO General Definition Focused on the teacher’s entire student population for a given course. Includes a large proportion of curriculum standards

Type of SGO Definition General Focused on the teacher’s entire student population for a given course. Includes a large proportion of curriculum standards General – Tiered Same as above, but with student goals tiered by student preparation levels.

Type of SGO Definition General Focused on the teacher’s entire student population for a given course. Includes a large proportion of curriculum standards General – Tiered Same as above, but with student goals tiered by student preparation levels. Specific – Student Group Focused on a subgroup of students that needs specific support.

Type of SGO Definition General Focused on the teacher’s entire student population for a given course. Includes a large proportion of curriculum standards General – Tiered Same as above, but with student goals tiered by student preparation levels. Specific – Student Group Focused on a subgroup of students that needs specific support. Specific– Content/Skill Focused on specific skills or content that students must master.

General SGO 80% of middle school students will Statement: score at the proficient level on the Signs of Suicide Prevention Assessment. For an educator to earn a rating of… Measuring Progress 4 Exceptional *90 % or more students met the goal. 3 Full 2 Partial *80% or more *70% or students met more the goal. students met the goal. 1 Insufficient *Less than 70% of students met the goal. *These numbers will be determined by teacher and principal based on knowledge of students to create a rigorous and attainable goal.

Specific Student Group SGO 90% of first grade students will have Statement: close vision, cover-uncover, and convergence vision screening. Measuring Progress For an educator to earn a rating of… 4 Exceptional More than 94% of students met goal. 3 Full 80%-94% of students met goal. 2 Partial 1 Insufficient 65%-79% of students met goal. Less than 65% of students met goal.

Specific/Targeted Content/Skill SGO Statement: 6 out of 8 students identified by teachers as having frequent anger outbursts will display fewer than 3 anger outbursts per week as measured by the Anger Management Observation Checklist. For an educator to earn a rating of… Measuring Progress 4 Exceptional 7 -8 students met their goal. 3 Full 2 Partial 1 Insufficient 5 -6 students 3 -4 students 0 -2 students met their goal. *These numbers will be determined by teacher and principal based on knowledge of students to create a

Tiered SGO 75% of the primary grade students will Statement: meet their designated target scores on the district’s conflict resolution assessment. Preparedness Group No. of Students in Group Target Score on PA (%) Low 36/65 70 Medium 21/65 80 High 8/65 90 Measuring Progress Low Medium High For a teacher to earn a rating of… 4 Exceptional 85% or more students in each tier met goal. 3 Full 75% or more students in each tier met goal. 2 Partial 65% or more students in each tier met goal. 1 Insufficient Less than 65% of students in one or more tiers met goal.

Tiered SGO Scoring Plan and Weighted Score Results of SGO Preparednes s groups Number of Students in Group Weight (Number of students in group/total students) Number of Students Reaching Target Scores Objective attainment Level Weighted score Low 36/65 0. 56 27 3 0. 56 x 3 = 2. 24 Medium 21/65 0. 32 20 4 0. 32 x 4 = 0. 96 High 8/65 0. 12 22 2 0. 12 x 2 = 0. 24 Total SGO Score 3. 25

Teacher attainment of SGOs NJDOE SGO Performance Bands Source: http: //www. state. nj. us/education/Achieve. NJ/teacher/SGOGuidebook. pdf

SGO DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 30

The SGO Development Process 1 -Prepare

The SGO Development Process 1 -Prepare 2 -Develop

The SGO Development Process 1 -Prepare 2 -Develop 3 -Submit for Approval

The SGO Development Process 1 -Prepare 2 -Develop 3 -Submit for Approval 4 -Implement & Monitor

The SGO Development Process 1 -Prepare 2 -Develop 3 -Submit for Approval 4 -Implement & Monitor 5 - Mid-point Review

The SGO Development Process 1 -Prepare 2 -Develop 3 -Submit for Approval 4 -Implement & Monitor 5 - Mid-point Review 6 -Review Results & Score

SGO PROCESS TIMELINE 37

ASSESSMENT & DATA 38

ASSESSMENT The “Heart” of the SGO 39

The Role of Assessment Identify strengths and weaknesses of clients/program Monitor clients/program progress via appropriate assessment measures Plan and implement additional strategies and means of support to increase clients/program progress 40 Provides the MEANS to GATHER EVIDENCE That client/programs are meeting measurable outcomes

WHERE ASSESSMENT COUNTS! 41

Activity #2 BRAINSTORMING ASSESSMENTS

Data-Driven SGOs Activity #3: Building an SGO 43

Rosita P. 96 Elaine P. 56 Mary A. 84 Anita B. 56 Eileen L. 84 Maria Y. 52 Trevor W. 84 Pat W. 52 Laura C. 80 Stacy B. 52 Jason M. 80 Robb R. 48 Jamie W. 80 Katie S. 48 Shawn R. 76 John S. 32 GROUP SIZE AVERAGE RANGE 44

SGO TEMPLATE 45

Breakout sessions 46

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