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Student Learning Objectives NYS District-Wide Growth Goal Setting Process December 1, 2011 EVOLVING

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What are SLOs? A SLO is an academic goal for students set at the start of the course Represents the most important learning of the year (course). Based on available prior student learning data. Specific and measurable. Aligned to CCLS and NYS Learning Standards

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SLO: Two Applications REQUIRED: Growth when there is no state growth score All teachers other than 4-8 ELA and mathematics OPTIONAL: Locally selected measures of student achievement (encouraged)

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SLOs ARE NOT: The same as district goals The same as data- driven instruction Not an opportunity for free choice amongst a teachers favorite unit tests Easy BUT Are informed by district goals and priorities Reinforce DDI Require the use of evidence robust enough to match the scope of the content If set with rigor can contribute to higher student achievement

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Coverage If less than 50% growth State-provided Growth Measure (including none) If any course has a NYS growth measure, at least 1 SLO must use it SLOs must cover the courses taught with the most students, combining until at least a majority of students covered If any of the largest courses have a State (non- growth) assessments, it must be used

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Components Student population Learning Content Time Interval Evidence/Student Work Baseline Target HEDI point determination Rationale for choosing this target

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Student Learning Objectives Decision Process

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State Determines SLO process Identifies required elements Requires use of State test Provides training to NTs prior to 2012- 13. Provides guidance, webinars & videos SLOs

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State Determines SLO process Identifies required elements Requires use of State test Provides training to NTs prior to 2012- 13. Provides guidance, webinars & videos SLOs District District goals & priorities Match requirements to teachers Define processes for before & after Identify expectations

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State Determines SLO process Identifies required elements Requires use of State test Provides training to NTs prior to 2012- 13. Provides guidance, webinars & videos SLOs District District goals & priorities Match requirements to teachers Define processes for before & after Identify expectations School LE & teacher collaborate LE approval Ensure security LE monitor and evaluation

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State Determines SLO process Identifies required elements Requires use of State test Provides training to NTs prior to 2012- 13. Provides guidance, webinars & videos SLOs District District goals & priorities Match requirements to teachers Define processes for before & after Identify expectations School LE & teacher collaborate LE approval Ensure security LE monitor and evaluation Teacher Works with colleagues & LE

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Student Learning Objectives Grade by Grade

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K-2 Teachers Might someday have a State-provided growth measure In the meantime SLO for ELA (literacy and writing) SLO for math Unless teacher focuses on a single subject area

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Grade 3 Teachers Might someday have a State-provided growth measure In the meantime SLO for ELA (literacy and writing) SLO for math Must use state assessment Unless teacher focuses on a single subject area

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4-8 ELA & Math Teachers Has a State-provided growth measure In the meantime SLOs not applicable

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4-8 Science & SS Teachers Will likely have a State- provided growth measure in the future In the meantime SLO for each subject/assessment SLO must cover classes with the largest numbers of students until majority covered 4 & 8 science use State assessment Others must choose 3 rd Party test from list

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To clarify: Must use a State- approved 3 rd party assessment 6-7 science 6-8 social studies 9-12 ELA, math, science & SS w/o Regents Must use State assessment 4 & 8 science Course w/ Regents NOT CLEAR

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4-8 Other Subject Teachers Will not have a State growth measure Therefore, SLO for each subject/assessment SLO must cover classes with the largest numbers of students until majority covered

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9-12 Regents Teachers Some will have a State-provided growth measure in the future as available In the meantime SLO for each subject/assessment SLO must cover classes with the largest numbers of students until majority covered Use Regents exam

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9-12 Other Core Teachers Some will have a State-provided growth measure in the future as available In the meantime SLO for each subject/assessment SLO must cover classes with the largest numbers of students until majority covered

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9-12 Other Teachers Will not have a State growth measure Therefore, SLO for each subject/assessment SLO must cover classes with the largest numbers of students until majority covered

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Self-Contained Teachers Will use State-provided growth if more than 50% of students are covered by growth measure If