Download - Introduction to SLO Training - Steps 1 & 2
• History
• SLO Process
• SLO Template
• Collaborate: Find Data
• Sections 1 & 2
• Classroom Context
• Goal Statement
• Standards
• Rational
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Agenda
PDE’s Definition: A process to document a measure of educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards.
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Student Learning Objective
•Meets the requirements of the Elective
Portion of the Educator Effectiveness
mandated under Act 82 of 2012.
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History
•Development of SLO process, template
and training modules were developed by
state practitioners
•PDE Partnership with J.P. Beaudoin of
Research In Action (RIA)
•Development of content specific SLO
examples 5
History
Every teacher designs an
SLO Math Physics
Physical Education
HistoryChemistry
KindergartenSpecial Ed Journalism
The SLO process contains three (3) action
components:
1. Design (ing): thinking, conceptualizing,
organizing, discussing, researching
2. Build (ing): selecting, developing, sharing,
completing
3. Review (ing): refining, checking, updating,
editing, testing, finalizing 8
SLO Process Components
SLO Template Steps:
Teacher
1. Classroom Context
1a. Name 1b. School 1c. 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
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Section 1: Classroom ContextElement Definition
1a. Name Educator’s full name
1b. School Name of school(s) to which the educator is assigned during the current year.
1c. District Name of district to which the educator is assigned during the current year.
1d. Class/Course Title Name of the class/course upon which the SLO is based.
1e. Grade Level Grade level(s) for those students included within class/course identified in Element 1d.
1f. Total # of StudentsAggregate number of students (estimated, across multiple sections) for which data will be
collected and applied to this SLO.
1g. Typical Class SizeThe “average” number of students in a single session of the class/course identified in
Element 1d.
1h. Class FrequencyThe frequency and time frame in which the class/course identified in Element 1d is
delivered.
1i. Typical Class DurationThe average number of minutes allocated to deliver a “session” of the class/course
identified in Element 1d.
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Section 2: SLO Goal
Element Definition
2a. Goal
StatementNarrative articulating the “big idea” upon which the SLO is based.
2b. PA
Standards
References the PA Standards that align with the Goal Statement.
Numeric references to PA Standards are found at:
http://www.pdesas.org/standard/views
References additional professional organization standards that align to the
Goal Statement.
2c. RationaleNarrative providing reasons why the Goal Statement and the aligned
standards address important learning for this class/course.
Goal Statement: Big Idea
• Definition: Narrative articulation of the “big idea” upon which the SLO is based
• Use Data to write goal
• Characteristics:
• Encompasses the “enduring understanding” of the standard
• Central to the content area
• Foundational concepts for later subjects/courses (it is what the students need to know before they can move on)
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Collaborative development of an SLO is
encouraged (e.g., similar content area or
grade level teachers, interdisciplinary
groups of educators)
Working Together to Create an
SLO
Junior/Senior High School Focus by Department
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Let’s Practice - Set your Goal
1. What is a weakness for your students?
• Weakness Must be based on DATA
• Example: Onhand School Data, SAT Data, CDT
Data, 4Sight, Study Island, etc.)
2. Select at least one PA Academic Content Standard that
addresses this weakness and at least one PA CORE
Writing Standard
• We are focusing on a content standard that integrates
writing, as this has been identified as a building
weakness (Math & Science will only focus on Content
for this practice exercise)
Big Idea
In Pennsylvania, there is a location that
we find our “big ideas” for curriculumwww.pdesas.org• Curriculum
Frameworks Tab• At bottom of the page
• Select a subject area
• Select grade level
Tips While Collaborating
• Look on SAS for examples
•Look on OnHand Schools for
Data
•Refer to PA Academic & PA
Core Standards21