UnderstandingStudent Learning Objectives

(S.L.O.s)

Student Learning Objectives (S.L.O.s)Agenda Outcomes

• Recognize how S.L.O.s align with the goals for Maryland’s Race To The Top Initiative

• Develop a shared understanding of the purpose for using S.L.O.s

• Become familiar with the S.L.O. vocabulary, development and implementation process

• Plan for key considerations in pilot implementation of S.L.O.s

• Create a grade level S.L.O.

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State Teacher Evaluation ModelCharlotte Danielson’s Framework For Teaching and Learning

Professional Practice

Student Growth

Planning Preparation

12.5 %

Instruction12.5 %

Classroom Environment

12.5 %

Professional Responsibilities

12.5 %

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Two Content Areas

• 10 % - Reading MSA (Class)

• 10 % - Math MSA (Class)

• 20 % - Student Learning Objectives (S.L.O.s)

•10 % - School Performance Index (SPI)

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

One Content Area

ELA• 20% - Reading MSA (Class)• 20% - Student Learning Objectives (S.L.O.s)• 10% - School Index (SI)

orMATH• 20% - Math MSA (Class)• 20% - Student Learning Objectives (S.L.O.s)•10% - School Performance Index (SPI)

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Non-Tested Subject

• 35% - Student Learning Objectives (S.L.O.s)

• 15% - School Performance Index (SPI)

High SchoolTeacher

• 35% - Student Learning Objectives (S.L.O.s)

• 15% - School Performance Index (SPI)

50 % Qualitative Measures

50 % Quantitative Measures

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Rev.5-15-12

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SPI = Achievement Growth Gap Reduction College and Career Readiness

A Student Learning Objective (S.L.O.) is…

Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process – Road Map for Districts

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Data Review & Baseline EvidenceWhat data sources and where is the instructional starting point for students?Student PopulationFor whom is the SLO developed?Learning Content What is the appropriate content for the targeted student population?Instructional IntervalHow long will instruction be focused on this learning content?TargetHow well are students expected to do on the measurement of growth?Measurement of GrowthWhat is the assessment used to measure growth?RationaleWhy this learning content? Why these students? Why not others?StrategiesHow will selected instructional strategies help students achieve the targeted

goal?Teacher Professional Development and SupportWhat resources/assistance will help increase instructional effectiveness?

SLO COMPONENTS

• STEP 1 - Professional Development• STEP 2 - Data Review• STEP 3 – SLO Development• STEP 4 - Review and Approval Conference• STEP 5 - Mid-Interval Conference• STEP 6 - Final SLO Review• STEP 7 – Integration of SLO Results• STEP 8 – Next Steps

SLO Process

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Positive Outcomes

Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process – Road Map for Districts

Whole GroupPractice

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STEP 1: Read The District Level SLO and the Guiding Questions for Teachers to Write SLO

STEP 2: TEAM –UP

Work in pairs to review both documents

STEP 3: Record feedback and thoughts to share with the team

•“Ah-ha” moments

•Challenges

•Opportunities

DIRECTIONS

Total Group Activity

Student Learning Objectives

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Share Feedback

Next Session: DataCome prepared with your

updated reading and math data from MAP, including Lexile, RIT,

and F and P.

• Review data

• Reflect on areas for growth for both a school level SOL and a grade level SOL.

• Review the sample SLOs

Session 2CFIP Group

Process

Student Learning Objectives

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Creating grade level SOLs

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Session 3

Creating grade level SOLs

Student Learning Objectives

Session 3Student Learning Objectives

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1. Review the rubric2. Review the samples3. Create grade level SOL using your data and the template