1. Overview for Teachers

2. Session Objectives I.Review Teacher Effectiveness System II.Define SLO process III.Exploring SLO Templates -Assessment Literacy- IV.Online Resources

4. (B) FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYES AND TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYES WHO SERVE AS CLASSROOM TEACHERS, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY: (1) BEGINNING IN THE 2013-201 4 SCHOOL YEAR, THE EVALUATIO N OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYES AND TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYES SERVING AS CLASSROOM TEACHERS SHALL GIVE DUE CONSIDERATION TO THE FOLLOWING: (I) CLASSROOM OBSERVATION AND PRACTICE MODELS THAT ARE RELATED TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (A) PLANNING AND PREPARATION. (B) CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. (C) INSTRUCTION. (D) PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES. (II) STUDENT PERFORMANCE, WHICH SHALL COMPRISE FIFTY PER CENTUM (50%) OF THE OVERALL RATING OF THE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYE OR TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYE SERVING AS A CLASSROOM TEACHER AND SHALL BE BASED UPON MULTIPLE MEASURES OF House Bill 1901 Race to the Top Act 82

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7. Observation/Evidence (50%) 4 Domains, 22 Components Principal/Evaluator Observes

8. Multiple Measures of Student Achievement Multiple Measures of Student Achievement 1.Building Level Data (School Performance Profile) Academic Achievement, Graduation/Promotion Rate, Attendance, AP-IB Courses offered, PSAT, Building Level PSSA and Keystone Assessment Data 2.Correlation Data Based on Teacher Level Measures PSSA, Keystone Data 3. Elective Data (SLOs)

10. SLO Process A process to document a measure of educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards.

11. SLO Concepts Student achievement can be measured in ways that reflect authentic learning of content standards. Educator effectiveness can be measured through use of student achievement measures.

12. The SLO in PA is written to a specific teacher and a specific class/course/content area for which that teacher provides instruction in the area they are certified to teach.

13. Many factors can influence the size of an SLO, but the process remains the same……….. Time Frame Course Content Important Learning Needs

14. SLO Process Design Indicators Performance Measures Goal- Standards SLO Goal Assessment #1a Indicator #1 Indicator #2 Assessment #1b Assessment #2

15. SLOs should: 1.Represent the diversity of students and courses/content areas taught. 2.Align to a set of approved indicators/targets related to selected academic content standards. 3.Be based upon two time-bound events/data collection periods and/or performance defined levels of “mastery”. 4.Be supported by verifiable data that can be collected and scored in a standardized manner. 5.Include a set of independent performance measures. SLO Process Criteria

16. SLO Process Steps: Teacher 1.Identify subject and students 2.Select the “big idea” from the content standards 3.Establish a goal 4.Select and/or create performance measures for each indicator 5.Identify indicators associated with the goal 6.Create performance expectations across all indicators

18. SLO Template A process tool used to identify goals, indicators, and performance measures for use in the Teacher Effectiveness System Handouts: SLO Template, Help Desk, & Performance Task Framework

19. SLO Template Design Context Goal Measures Indicators Expectations

20. 1.Goals are based upon the “big ideas” within the content standards. 2.Performance indicators are specific, measureable, attainable, and realistic. 3.Performance measures should be valid, reliable, and rigorous assessments. 4.Data should be collected, organized, and reported in a consistent manner. 5.Teacher expectations of student achievement should be demanding. SLO Template Criteria

21. SLO Template Steps: Teacher 1.Classroom Context 1a. Name1b. School1c. District 1d. Class/ Course Title 1e. Grade Level 1f. Total # of Students 1g. Typical Class Size 1h. Class Frequency 1i. Typical Class Duration 2. SLO Goal 2a. Goal Statement 2b. PA Standards 2c. Rationale

22. Spanish 1 Students will be able demonstrate effective communication in the target language by speaking and listening, writing, and reading. 8 th Grade Art Students will demonstrate the ability to manipulate visual art materials and tools to create works based on the ideas of other artists and to evaluate the processes and products of themselves and other artists. Grade 5 Library Students will demonstrate the ability to use online D.P.S. databases and search engines, Britannica Elementary, Culture Grams, and Nettrekker toward support real world experiences and determining which is the best source for specific information.

23. Targeted content standards used in developing the SLO. Arts and Humanities: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 http://pdesas.org/

24. Explains why the SLO is important and how students will demonstrate learning of the standards through this objective. Grade 8 Art: Developing the ability to manipulate visual art materials and tools are important to the artistic creation process, as is the ability to evaluate the process and product created by oneself and others. Child Development (FCS) Understanding how children grow and develop will prepare individuals and families to meet challenges associated with raising children.

25. SLO Template Steps: Teacher 3. Performance Measures (PM) 3a. Name  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5 3b. Type ____District-designed Measures and Examinations ____Nationally Recognized Standardized Tests ____Industry Certification Examinations ____Student Projects ____Student Portfolios ____ Other:______________________________ 3c. Purpose  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5 3d. Metric Growth (change in student performance across two or more points in time) Mastery (attainment of a defined level of achievement) Growth and Mastery 3e. Administration Frequency  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5 3f. Adaptations/ Accommodations IEP ELL Gifted IEP Other 3g. Resources/ Equipment  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5 3h. Scoring Tools  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5 3i. Administration & Scoring Personnel  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5 3j. Performance Reporting  PM #1  PM #2  PM #3  PM #4  PM #5

26. Many things must be considered when choosing or building quality assessments.

27. Choosing or Building Performance Measures and Tasks Some things to think about… What must a Student know and do to complete a performance measure? What does a Teacher do to administer a performance measure? How does a Teacher score a performance measure?

28. SLO Template Steps: Teacher 4. Performance Indicators (PI) 4a. PI Targets: All Student Group  PI Target #1  PI Target #2  PI Target #3  PI Target #4  PI Target #5 4b. PI Targets: Subset Student Group (optional)  PI Target #1  PI Target #2  PI Target #3  PI Target #4  PI Target #5 4c. PI Linked (optional) 4d. PI Weighting (optional)

29. Describes individual student performance expectation 4a. What performance measure(s) – tests, assessments– will be used to measure student achievement of the standards, and what’s the expected student achievement level based on the scoring system for those measures? 4b. What’s the expected achievement level for unique populations? (IEP, students who did not do well on a pre-test, etc.)

30. Performance Indicator Statement HS Choral Individual Vocal Assessment Task Students will achieve proficient or advanced levels in 6 out of 8 criteria of the second scoring rubric. 5 th Grade ELA DRA text gradient chart Students will demonstrate one year of reading growth

31. SLO Template Steps: Teacher 5. Elective Rating 5a. Level Failing 0% to ___ % of students will meet the PI targets. Needs Improvement ___% to ___% of students will meet the PI targets. Proficient ___% to ___% of students will meet the PI targets. Distinguished ___% to 100% of students will meet the PI targets. 5b. Elective Rating Distinguished (3) Proficient (2) Needs Improvement (1) Failing (0) Notes/Explanation. Teacher Signature _________________________Date______ Evaluator Signature _____________________Date______. Teacher Signature _________________________Date______ Evaluator Signature _____________________Date______

32. Describes the number of students expected to meet the performance indicator criteria. 5a: Proficient 85% to 94% of students meet the performance indicator.

33. SLO Online Resources pdesas.org Available Templates and Rubrics Homeroom IU8 Wiggio (Online support group)

34. Your Questions?