Student Growth Goals

Student Growth Goals: An Introduction Presented by:Cam Kitchen, AdministratorJodi Lee, TeacherJenna Miller, TeacherKelli Shurtliff, Human ResourcesRobin Troche, Teacher & NCEAErin Whitlock, OEA Student Growth Goals

Introduction to Oregon's Framework Introduction to Student Growth Goals (SGG) Analysis of Baseline data Draft Student Growth Goals Determining Levels of Performance Aligning Practice to Support SGG Agenda for Today Student Growth Goals

Targets I can explain the difference between a growth goal and achievement goal. I can list, model and explain the five steps in the student growth goal setting process. I can summarize the goal parameters/expectations for a variety of teaching assignments. After analyzing a data set, I can write a SMART student growth goal. Student Growth Goals 3

Teacher Evaluation Oregon Framework for Teacher Evaluation and Support Framework Required Elements Measures are ways/tools to gather evidence in our evaluation and professional growth systems Student Growth Goals

Multiple Measures Oregon teacher evaluations must include measures from three categories of evidence: Oregon teacher evaluations must include measures from three categories of evidence: Aligned to the standards of professional practice Aligned to the standards of professional practice Student Growth Goals

(A) Professional Practice Evidence of effectiveness of planning, delivery of instruction, and assessment of student learning Multiple Observations Artifact analysis (B) Professional Responsibilities Evidence of teachers’ progress toward their own professional goals and contribution to school wide goals, including collegial learning Professional Goal Self-Assessment Multiple Measures Student Growth Goals

Multiple Measures • (C) Student Learning and Growth • “Student growth” defined as “the change in student achievement between two or more points in time.” • Teachers, in collaboration with their supervisors/evaluators, will establish Student Growth Goals and select evidence from a variety of valid measures and regularly assess progress • It is just practice this year!  Student Growth Goals

Process Point #1 • Answer this question as a table and have someone record your answers on the Process Worksheet (yellow): • Considering the information we have heard this far, what are our building-level needs? • Record all questions on your table's Questions Sheet (blue) Student Growth Goals

Multiple Measures of Student Learning Measures of student learning and growth includes three types of measures:

Multiple Measures • DEFINITIONS FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR • Teacher: Any individual holding a Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) teaching license and instructing students 50% or more of their contracted day. • Administrator: Any individual holding a TSPC Administrator license who serves as a principal or an assistant principal in a school building for 50% or more of their contracted day. Student Growth Goals

Multiple Measures • (C) Teachers Student Growth Goals (SGGs) • Write two SGGs minimum • Two of the three categories of Student Learning Measures must be used (last slide) • If you are ELA (reading)/Math, Grades 4-8 & 11 • 1 of your 2 goals must use OAKS data • Your other goal must use student learning measures from category 2 or 3 • If you are not ELA (reading)/Math Grades 4-8 & 11 • Your goals must include student learning measures from two of the three categories Student Growth Goals

Multiple Measures • (C) Admin Student Growth Goals • Write two goals minimum • One goal must use OAKS data • Building-level data in reading and math, including all disaggregated groups of students • Should align to Achievement Compact goals where applicable Student Growth Goals

Growth Goals vs. Achievement Goals Start with baseline data Intended to include all students regardless of ability level Students can show various levels of growth- students may have individualized finish lines Does not consider baseline data Student goals are a “one-size-fit-all” All students are expected to cross the same finish line regardless of where they start Student Growth Goals

Example Goals Growth Ex: By June of 2014, all students will grow in one trait of writing by one level as measured by the state level writing rubric for ___ grade. Achievement Ex: By June of 2014, all students will be proficient in one trait of writing as measured by the state level writing rubric for ___ grade. Student Growth Goals

SGG Characteristics • Course-level requirements: • Elementary: year-long • Entire class is covered • Secondary: length of actual class/course • Biggest amount of students possible (common preps) • Targeted SGG • Can only do if the first goal already meets Course-level requirements • Subgroups of students • All goals are for the “intact group” • Have “pre-” and “post-” data for students Student Growth Goals

Process Point #2 • Answer this question as a table and have someone record your answers on the Process Worksheet (yellow): • Considering the information we have heard this far, what are our potential roadblocks? • Record all questions on your table's Questions Sheet (blue) Student Growth Goals

So, what data sources will you use? Student Growth Goals

Data Source Possibilities Common Assessments Interim Assessments Projects DistrictAssessments Products Student Performances Student Portfolios Classroom Assessments Student Growth Goals

Data Source Possibilities Common Assessments Interim Assessments Aligned to Standards Projects DistrictAssessments Products Descriptive Rubrics Student Performances Student Portfolios Classroom Assessments Student Growth Goals

Student Learning Measures Measures of student learning and growth include three types of measures:

What does a SGG look like? • SGGs are detailed, measurable goals for student growth • Specific timeframe • Collaboratively developed • Based on student learning needs ID'd via baseline data • Step-by-step process to follow • Regular review/assessment of progress • The objective in a SGG is a SMART goal Student Growth Goals Student Growth Goals

SMART Goal Process

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Process Point #3 • Answer this question as a table and have someone record your answers on the Process Worksheet (yellow): • Considering the information we have heard this far, what are our potential opportunities? • Record all questions on your table's Questions Sheet (blue) Student Growth Goals

Let’s Take A Brain Break! Student Growth Goals

SGG Evaluation Cycle Student Growth Goals

I – SGG Development • Generally includes the following 5 steps: • Identify core content and standards • Gather and analyze student data • Determine the focus of the SGG (St/course) • Select or develop an assessment(s) • Develop a SMART goal statement and rationale: Student Growth Goals

Let’s Write a Student Growth Goal Student Growth Goals

Step 1: Identify Core Content & Standards Student Growth Goals

Step 1: ID Core Content & Standards • Guiding Questions: • What national or state standards are addressed by the course? • What are the essential skills and content knowledge that students will need in order to be successful next year? • In which of these essential skills and content knowledge are students struggling? • What are the specific academic concepts, skills or behaviors the SGG will target? Student Growth Goals

Step 2: Gather & Analyze Student Data Student Growth Goals

You need to KNOW your students abilities before you develop the goal. Step 2: Gather & Analyze Student Data Student Growth Goals

Step 2: Gather & Analyze Student Data • Other data that is important to consider could include: • Attendance data • Demographics information • Student support needs • IEP • ELL • Any others that you can think of? Student Growth Goals

Baseline Data • On your template: • Complete the baseline data information • Where are my (your) students now? • Based on the data, have a conversation at your table about what needs to happen in your classroom as far as student learning Student Growth Goals

Process Point #4 • Answer this question as a table and have someone record your answers on the Process Worksheet (yellow): • Considering the information we have heard this far, what are our burning questions? • Record all questions on your table's Questions Sheet (blue) Student Growth Goals

Step 3: Determine focus of SGG Student Growth Goals

Step 3: Determine focus of SGG • Remember that: • Elementary: year-long & entire class is covered • Secondary: length of actual class/course & biggest amount of students possible (common preps) • Tiered targets within a course-level SGG • If data analysis shows wide range of skill/ability • Different targets for different groups of students • Can choose to have individual targets as well Student Growth Goals

Examples of Tiered Targets Goal • From Oct to January, all students will meet their target score as measured by the American Government pre-/post-assessment: • From Fall ‘13 to Spring ’14, all students at __ level will improve their reading fluency by 25 wpm, students at __ level improve by 35 wpm, and Sts at __ will improve by 40wpm, as measured by an ORF assessment. Student Growth Goals

OAKS & Growth Goals • It is just practice this year 2013-14 • Not about: • How many kids “meet” or “exceed” OAKS • How much I “grow” the number of kids who meet/exceed • Based on OAKS Growth targets • Oregon Growth Model – DO NOT USE FOR SGG • In 3-years or by 11th grade, these targets aim to get students to “Meets” • Typical Growth Model – • Use this model with trend data to help you write goal • Based on prior year's score, this is what 50%ile typically score in their current year Student Growth Goals

OAKS & Growth Goals Student Growth Goals

Example OAKS Goal – 4th Grade • By June 2014: • 50% of 4th grade students will meet their growth target (see attached data) as measured by OAKS-Reading 4th grade exam; this is using the typical growth (50%ile) model. Additionally, students who do not meet or exceed their growth target will be within at least -7 RIT scores of their target (so all students are expected to show growth). • 100% of students will grow by at least 30% on the pre-/-post comprehension test, with at least half of students growing by 50%. Student Growth Goals

Example OAKS Goal – 11th Grade • By June 2014 • 55% of 11th grade students in my class who have not yet passed OAKS-Math (and will thus be taking it again) will demonstrate growth on the OAKS Math for 11th grade at or above the 50%ile (typical growth). Since statistically only about 50% of students hit this growth target, having over 50% hit it is quite rigorous. I will expect all students who do not hit the target to be within at least -5-7 RIT scores of their typical growth target and still show growth. Student Growth Goals

Step 4: Select or develop an assessment Student Growth Goals

Step 4: Select or develop an assessment • Guiding Questions: • Is this assessment the best way to measure student progress toward the objective? • Does this assessment allow all students to demonstrate developmentally appropriate growth? • Does this assessment follow district and state guidelines? • How will I ensure assessments are graded in a fair and unbiased manner? Student Growth Goals

Step 5: Develop SMART Goal Statement Student Growth Goals

Step 5: Develop SMART Goal Statement • Growth goals developed with specific indicators of growth • Guiding Questions: • How was the baseline data used to inform the growth goal? • Are tiered targets appropriate for the student population included in the SGG? • Are expectations rigorous yet realistic? • Rationale for growth goal was well developed • Guiding Questions: • How will this goal address student needs? • Why is this goal important? • What baseline data informed this goal? • How will attainment of this goal help the student learn necessary content for future grade levels? Student Growth Goals

Process Point #5 • Answer this question as a table and have someone record your answers on the Process Worksheet (yellow): • Considering the information we have heard this far, what are our next steps in-building? • Record all questions on your table's Questions Sheet (blue) Student Growth Goals

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