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Student Learning Objectives Overview for New Districts Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Division 2013 ‐ 2014 Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Welcome to the SLO Overview for New Districts • Introductions • Restrooms • Parking Lot • Please silence electronic devices. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent March 21, 2011 1

AEIOU Norms A: Appreciate E: Engage fully I: Invest in the one another’s in this learning learning expertise experience O: Open your U: Unite in mind to new purpose ways of thinking Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Today’s Agenda Defining SLOs Exploring SLO Implementation Process and Assessment Resources Using Data to Set SLO Growth Targets Writing SLOs and Using the Platform for SLO Work Closing Activity Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent March 21, 2011 2

Defining SLOs Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Teacher Keys Effectiveness System Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (Generates a Teacher Effectiveness Measure) Teacher Assessment on Surveys of Instructional Performance Standards Support and Documentation Practice (Observations and Documentation) (Grades 3 ‐ 5, Grades 6 ‐ 8, Grades 9 ‐ 12) Student Growth and Academic Achievement Teachers of Tested Subjects Teachers of Non ‐ Tested Subjects ‐ Student Growth Percentile ‐ DOE ‐ approved, district ‐ developed ‐ Achievement Gap Reduction Student Learning Objectives Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent March 21, 2011 3

Leader Keys Effectiveness System Leader Keys Effectiveness System (Generates a Leader Effectiveness Measure) Governance and Leader Assessment on Leadership Performance Standards Support and Documentation -Climate Survey -Performance Goal Setting -Student Attendance -Documentation of Practice -Retention of Effective Teachers Student Growth and Academic Achievement - Student Growth Percentile Measures - Achievement Gap Reduction ‐ DOE ‐ Approved Student Learning Objectives Utilizing District ‐ Identified Growth Measures Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Theory of Action If educators have a clear understanding of growth needed for students to become proficient in a year’s time, and If educators are provided trustworthy data with respect to the academic growth of students, then Educators will have a deeper understanding of the real extent of student learning in classrooms, schools, districts, and the state. Also, then, students and their parents will have a clearer understanding of growth needed to reach proficiency and beyond, and Student learning and achievement will increase in Georgia. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org 8 Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent March 21, 2011 4

SLOs are… District ‐ wide measurable, long ‐ term academic SMART goals set to determine student growth. A Generated by Aligned to the demonstration student course’s of the teacher’s performance required impact on between two curriculum. student points in time. learning. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org SLOs are SMART Goals  Specific: Focused on content standards  Measurable: An appropriate instrument or measure is selected to assess SLO  Appropriate: Is within teachers’ control to effect change; is a worthwhile focus for instructional period  Realistic: SLO is feasible for teacher  Time Bound: SLO designates the instructional period Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent March 21, 2011 5

SLO Statement with Growth Target Formula From August 2013 to May 2014 , 100% of American Government and Civics students will improve their knowledge of the principles of democracy, the Constitution, and rules of law as measured by the Mountain School System American Government and Civics SLO Assessments. Students will increase from their pre-assessment scores to these post-assessment scores as follows: The minimum expectation for individual student growth is based on the formula which requires each student to grow by increasing his/her score by 50% of his/her potential growth. Pre ‐ Assessment Score + [(100 – Pre ‐ Assessment Score) * Potential Growth] = Target. Students scoring at least 10 points higher than their target would be considered exceeding their target. Example using 40 on a Pre ‐ Assessment: 40 + [(100 ‐ 40) *.50] 40 + [(60) * .50] 40 + [30] = 70 A score of 70 is the growth target for the post ‐ assessment (“Meets”) A score of 80 denotes exceeding the growth target (“Exceeds”) Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org SLO Statement Sample with Growth Target Formula From August 2013 to May 2014, 100% of American Government and Civics students will improve their knowledge of the principles of democracy, the Constitution, and rules of law as measured by the Mountain School System American Government and Civics SLO Assessments. Students will increase from their pre-assessment scores to these post-assessment scores as follows: The minimum expectation for individual student growth is based on the formula which requires each student to grow by increasing his/her score by 50% of his/her potential growth. Pre ‐ Assessment Score + [(100 – Pre ‐ Assessment Score) * Potential Growth] = Target. Students scoring at least 10 points higher than their target would be considered exceeding their target. Example using 40 on a Pre ‐ Assessment: 40 + [(100 ‐ 40) *.50] 40 + [(60) * .50] 40 + [30] = 70 A score of 70 is the growth target for the post ‐ assessment (“Meets”) A score of 80 denotes exceeding the growth target (“Exceeds”) Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org www.gadoe.org Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent March 21, 2011 6