Student Learning Objectives

Student Learning Objectives

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Phase 3 Regional Training April 2013

Student Learning Objectives

District Professional Development is the Key

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Teacher/Principal Evaluation Requirements

• 2010 Education Reform Act• ESEA Flexibility Waiver• Race to the Top Grant

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State Teacher Evaluation ModelProfessional Practice Student Growth

Planning andPreparation

12.5 %

Instruction

12.5 %

Classroom Environment

12.5 %

Professional Responsibilities

12.5 %

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Two Content Areas

• 10% - Reading MSA (Class)and

• 10% - Math MSA (Class)and

• 10% - School Performance Index

and• 20% - Student Learning Objectives


One Content Area

English/Language Arts Teachers:• 20% - Reading MSA (Class)

and• 10% - School Performance Index


Mathematics Teachers:• 20% - Math MSA (Class)

and• 10% - School Performance Index



Non-Tested Subject



High SchoolTeacher



50 % Qualitative Measures4 Domains Each 12.5%

50% Quantitative MeasuresAs defined below

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Local Teacher Evaluation ModelsProfessional Practice Student Growth

Planning andPreparation Instruction Classroom

EnvironmentProfessional

Responsibilities


Two Content Areas

• 10 % - Reading MSA (Class)and

• 10 % - Math MSA (Class)and

• 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE

Elementary/Middle School Teacher One Content Area

English/Language Arts Teachers:• 20% - Reading MSA (Class)

and• 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE

Mathematics Teachers:•20% - Math MSA (Class)

and• 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE


Non-Tested Subject

LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35%

High SchoolTeacher


50 % Qualitative MeasuresDomain percentages proposed by LEA and approved by MSDE

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Additional Domains Based on Local Priorities

50 % Quantitative MeasuresAs defined below

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State Principal Evaluation ModelProfessional Practice Student Growth

Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (8)• School Vision• School Culture • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment• Observation/Evaluation of Teachers • Integration of Appropriate Assessments • Use of Technology and Data • Professional Development • Stakeholder Engagement

Elementary/Middle School Principals

•10% - Reading MSA (School)and

• 10% - Math MSA (School)and

• 10% - School Performance Indexand

•20% - Student Learning Objectives

High SchoolPrincipals

•15% - School Performance Indexand


Other Principals (e.g., Special Center, PreK-2)

•15% - School Performance Indexand


50% Qualitative Measures12 Domains Each 2-10%

50% Quantitative MeasuresAs defined below

Interstate School Leaders and Licensure Consortium (4)

•School Operations and Budget•Effective Communication•Influencing the School Community•Integrity, Fairness, and Ethics

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Local Principal Evaluation ModelsProfessional Practice Student Growth

Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (8)• School Vision• School Culture • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment• Observation/Evaluation of Teachers • Integration of Appropriate Assessments • Use of Technology and Data • Professional Development • Stakeholder Engagement

Elementary/Middle School Principals

• 10 % - Reading MSA (School)and

• 10 % - Math MSA (School)and

• 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE

High SchoolPrincipals


Other Principals (e.g., Special Center, PreK-2)


Additional Domains Based on Local

Priorities

50 % Qualitative MeasuresDomain percentages proposed by LEA and approved by MSDE

50 % Quantitative MeasuresAs defined below

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Student Learning ObjectivesQuality Control Components

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Monitor and Audit

Provide Professional Development Develop Two-Way Communication Plan

Ensure Accountability

Identify High-Quality, Common Measures & Assessments

Determine and Score Rigorous Targets

Establish Priority of Standard

Provide Guidance, Templates, and Tools

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“Building the skills of teachers and

principals to successfully

implement SLOs is fundamental to success.” (CTAC)

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SLO Professional Development

“The most effective strategy for training teachers and principals to implement a rigorous, reliable, and valid SLO model is to provide hands-on experience writing an SLO.”

“Teachers often find that they do not know the questions to ask until they are actively engaged in the process. The key is providing support, during training and throughout implementation.” (CTAC)

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SLO Training Modules

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SLO Modules

• 7 Training Modules– Module 1 - SLO Context & Purpose – Module 2 - SLO Components – Module 3 - The SLO Process – Module 4 - Quality Assurance: Priority of Standard – Module 5 - Quality Assurance: Rigor of Target – Module 6 - Quality Assurance: Quality of Measure &

Evidence – Module 7 - Quality Assurance: SLO Action Plan

• Companion Handbook

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Module Outcomes

• After completion of the modules, participants will have completed one SLO and should be prepared to craft additional SLOs and judge their quality using the teacher and principal rubrics.

• The modules are NOT designed as Inter-rater Reliability (IRR) Training

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Online Demo

https://msde.blackboard.com/

Guest AccessU: slo.guestP: msdelms

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SLO Workshop Customization

• SLO PD Workshop designed based on State Model

• Copy of Workshop in Blackboard will be provided to each district so that district customization may occur

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Workshop Access

• Once a district has customized the workshop, it may be accessed in two forms:– Guest Access– Registered User Access

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Guest Access

• Generic “guest” login and password• Recommended PD Format: Face to Face or

Hybrid• No online access to interactive components –

these will occur in face to face sessions• District provides facilitator and holds as many

PD sessions as desired

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SLO Workshop for CPD Credit

• Districts must set up Blackboard session with MSDE (Contact: Naku Mayo at [email protected])

• Participants must register through online process• Login and password required• Recommended PD format: virtual or hybrid• Includes online interactive components• District provides facilitator• Participant earns 1 CPD credit

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SLO Modules HandbookContents•Overview•Customization of Content•Facilitation Guide - Guest Access– Hybrid Format– Face to Face Format

•Facilitation Guide – Workshop for CPD Credit– Course Set Up– First Course Meeting – Face to Face– Online Facilitation– Hybrid Option

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Considerations for Use of Modules

• Face-to-face vs. online training• Schedule for training• Expertise of facilitators• Review of final SLO products• Document training• Technical requirements• Other considerations?

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Professional Development Action Plan

LEA Team Activity

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Moving Forward

Engage broad array of stakeholders in developing district SLO plan

Provide models and templates

Establish written guidelines or rules to help teachers and principal set, implement, & measure SLOs

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Moving Forward

Build skills of teachers and administrators by providing hands-on experience writing an SLO

Develop a two-way communication plan

Provide support and ensure principals have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide leadership for quality SLO implementation

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Professional Development Learning Cycle

SLO Professional Development Learning Cycle

DefinitionUnderstand the purpose of SLOs

ValidationUnderstand the importance of SLOs

AssimilationUnderstand the elements and mechanics of the SLO process

IntegrationUnderstand how SLOs are

incorporated into every day instructional practice

TransitionUnderstand the relationship of

SLOs to student achievement

Additional Resources• MSDE Website

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/tpe• SLO Quality Control Toolkit• Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC): Student

Learning Objectives Support Center• Flexibility for Fairness: Crafting Business Rules for Student

Learning Objectives• MSDE Annotated Summary of Teacher/Principal Evaluation

Research: SLO Resources for School Systems

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Blackboard Resources

• Get On Board With Blackboard• Technology Guidelines for MSDE LMS

(Blackboard)

(Found on the SLO page of the MSDE Teacher/Principal Evaluation website)

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Evaluation

Thank you for your participation and efforts to implement quality SLOs in your district.

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Documents

Student Learning Objectives