Student Learning Objectives -SLOs Student Growth Measures and OTES

1. Student Learning Objectives -SLOsStudent Growth Measures and OTES

2. The time to do this is NOW!(Implementation Year will be here before we know it!)

3. What is our task? • To develop SLOs for each grade and course that do NOT have Value Added data or data from an assessment on the ODE Approved Vendor List – and for some of those, too!!

4. Why are we doing this? • ODE requirements related to new teacher evaluation - OTES • To improve and track student achievement • To be a part of the process – to have input into what we teach and how we know what students have learned “SLOs are our FRIENDS!” R.R.

5. How are we doing this? • Working together in teams using the ODE’s template and tools • Following the ODE’s directives; using the checklist • Piloting; discussing; revising

6. What else do we know about SLOs? • Must reflect BIG ideas; most important grade level or course learning (Power Standards?) • Must reflect 21st century learning • Must be standards-based • Must use ODE’s template and checklist • SLOs will be different for most teachers – will be tailored to fit the students and the situation

7. What are the specifics about the assessments? • May include multiple measures Written, performance, portfolio • Authentic assessment – objective attainment of learning included in the SLO • Pre/post (Growth model)

8. What is included in an SLO? The template is found on the ODE website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us Click on “Educator Evaluation” And then “Student Growth Measures” The TEMPLATE and the SLO Checklist MUST BE USED TOGETHER

9. SLO COMPONENTS • Baseline and Trend Data • Student Population • Interval of Instruction • Standards and Content • Assessment(s) • Growth Target(s) • Rationale for Growth Targets

10. ASSESSMENTS • Best if teachers do not create their own assessment, but this might have to occur in some cases. • Assessments can be state tests that do NOT have Value Added data. • Assessments should measure higher level thinking skills. • Assessments should be representative of total content. • ODE has a NEW checklist for selecting assessments.

11. Let’s look at some examples!

12. Are there rules or non-negotiables? • The Ohio Department of Education suggests 2 to 4 SLOs per teacher. SLOs must be representative of teacher’s overall teaching assignment. • SLOs must be based on ODE’s Student Growth Model – demonstrating objective measurement of student achievement of the SLO. • SLOs must be broad enough to encompass the most essential learning for each grade and course, including the content standards related to that learning. • SLOs must also be specific enough to measure student growth and provide data to demonstrate that growth.

13. Districts may study the SLOs recommended by the SCESC pilot and other pilots and then make adjustments as needed to meet district’s needs. • Each district must approve SLOs for each grade or course not covered completely by Value-Added measures or the ODE Approved Vendor List. SLOs must be finalized by November, 2013. • It is recommended that each department and/or grade level follow the same pacing chart or timeline.

14. Timeline 2012-2013 Writing Yearand PILOT YEAR (Implementation Year for RttT Districts that fully implement OTES!) 2013-2014 Implementation Year for ALL OTHER DISTRICTS (as part of the OTES) – unless contract dates overlap.

15. What’s NEW? • Teachers will use a “Scoring Calculator” to report data from SLOs • Teachers enter SLO data into a spreadsheet. • This Scoring Calculator is found in Appendix A of the SLO Guidance Document on the ODE SLO site • SLO data must be reported by May of reporting years.

16. IMPORTANT TOOLS on ODE Site • Steps for Designing a Local Student Growth Plan • SLO Template • SLO Checklist • Guide to Using Student Learning Objectives • Educator Evaluator Updates on ODE website

17. Additional Resources • Sample SLOs for MUSIC and ART in SCESC website • Sample SLOs from other pilot districts • SLO shared by districts in the Stark County region (may be posted on the SCESC website)

18. Teachers Need……. • Time to develop SLOs. Every teacher should create at least one. • Time to work together across the district to create and/or edit sample SLOs • Time to pilot the SLOs – particularly if new assessments have been created or obtained. • Regularly scheduled time to discuss the SLOs and the students’ progress throughout the year.

19. FIRST STEPS for District Administrators • Read/study the documents on the ODE web site. • Formulate a district plan – for each teacher – which SGMs and how many. • Create a system for building/district approval of SLOs. • Refer to ODE’s Educator Evaluation website regularly for updates and Teacher Tools.

20. First Steps (continued) • Strive to enable every teacher to have someone in their area with whom to collaborate to develop/finalize SLOs. • Strive for consistency across the district whenever possible. • Remind teachers that SLOs are NOT TESTS for which students cram or study. Pre-assessments should not be GRADED. • Remind teachers that we have SLOs so that teachers will use the best possible instruction and so that students will all learn and demonstrate growth.

21. eTPES – Ohio Teacher and Principal Evaluation System • Electronic reporting system • Value Added data will be populated by ODE • All other SGM data will be entered by LEA. Specific guidance coming in OCTOBER

22. Final Words of Advice • Stay calm. • Educate EVERYONE. Involve EVERYONE. Encourage EVERYONE. Support EVERYONE. • Say the word “Rigor” as often as possible. • Be flexible. Be patient. • Check the ODE website regularly for updates • PRAY HARD. • Lead with courage and be positive. • Smile and laugh as often as possible. • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. No one can do all of this alone. 