Student Learning Objectives

1. Student Learning Objectives Phase 3 Regional Training April 2013

2. Student Learning Objectives District Professional Development is the Key

3. Teacher/Principal Evaluation Requirements • 2010 Education Reform Act • ESEA Flexibility Waiver • Race to the Top Grant

4. State Teacher Evaluation Model Professional Practice Student Growth 50 % Qualitative Measures 4 Domains Each 12.5% 50% Quantitative Measures As defined below Planning and Preparation 12.5 % Instruction 12.5 % Classroom Environment 12.5 % Professional Responsibilities 12.5 % • Elementary/Middle School Teacher • Two Content Areas • 10% - Reading MSA (Class) • and • 10% - Math MSA (Class) • and • 10% - School Performance • Index • and • 20% - Student Learning • Objectives • Elementary/Middle School Teacher • One Content Area • English/Language Arts Teachers: • 20% - Reading MSA (Class) • and • 10% - School Performance Index • and • 20% - Student Learning Objectives • Mathematics Teachers: • 20% - Math MSA (Class) • and • 10% - School Performance Index • and • 20% - Student Learning Objectives • Elementary/Middle School Teacher • Non-Tested Subject • 15% - School Performance • Index • and • 35% - Student Learning • Objectives • High School • Teacher • 15% - School Performance • Index • and • 35% - Student Learning • Objectives or or or 9/27/12

5. LocalTeacher Evaluation Models Professional Practice Student Growth 50 % Qualitative Measures Domain percentages proposed by LEA and approved by MSDE 50 % Quantitative Measures As defined below Planning and Preparation Instruction Classroom Environment Professional Responsibilities Additional Domains Based on Local Priorities • Elementary/Middle School Teacher • Two Content Areas • 10 % - Reading MSA (Class) • and • 10 % - Math MSA (Class) • and • 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE • Elementary/Middle School Teacher • One Content Area • English/Language Arts Teachers: • 20% - Reading MSA (Class) • and • 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE • Mathematics Teachers: • 20% - Math MSA (Class) • and • 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE Elementary/Middle School Teacher Non-Tested Subject LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% High School Teacher LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% or or or 9/27/12

6. State Principal Evaluation Model Professional Practice Student Growth 50% Qualitative Measures 12 Domains Each 2-10% 50% Quantitative Measures As defined below • Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (8) • School Vision • School Culture • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment • Observation/Evaluation of Teachers • Integration of Appropriate Assessments • Use of Technology and Data • Professional Development • Stakeholder Engagement • Interstate School Leaders and Licensure Consortium (4) • School Operations and Budget • Effective Communication • Influencing the School Community • Integrity, Fairness, and Ethics • Elementary/Middle School Principals • 10% - Reading MSA (School) • and • 10% - Math MSA (School) • and • 10% - School Performance Index • and • 20% - Student Learning Objectives • High School • Principals • 15% - School Performance Index • and • 35% - Student Learning Objectives • Other Principals (e.g., Special Center, PreK-2) • 15% - School Performance Index • and • 35% - Student Learning Objectives or or 9/27/12

7. LocalPrincipal Evaluation Models Professional Practice Student Growth 50 % Qualitative Measures Domain percentages proposed by LEA and approved by MSDE 50 % Quantitative Measures As defined below • Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (8) • School Vision • School Culture • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment • Observation/Evaluation of Teachers • Integration of Appropriate Assessments • Use of Technology and Data • Professional Development • Stakeholder Engagement Additional Domains Based on Local Priorities • Elementary/Middle School Principals • 10 % - Reading MSA (School) • and • 10 % - Math MSA (School) • and • 30% - LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE High School Principals LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% Other Principals (e.g., Special Center, PreK-2) LEA proposed objective measures of student growth and learning linked to state and/or local goals and approved by MSDE; no single measure to exceed 35% or or 9/27/12

8. Student Learning ObjectivesQuality Control Components Ensure Accountability Provide Guidance, Templates, and Tools Establish Priority of Standard Determine and Score Rigorous Targets Identify High-Quality, Common Measures & Assessments Monitor and Audit Provide Professional Development Develop Two-Way Communication Plan 8

9. “Building the skills of teachers and principals to successfully implement SLOs is fundamental to success.” (CTAC)

10. SLO Professional Development “The most effective strategy for training teachers and principals to implement a rigorous, reliable, and valid SLO model is to provide hands-on experience writing an SLO.” “Teachers often find that they do not know the questions to ask until they are actively engaged in the process. The key is providing support, during training and throughout implementation.” (CTAC)

11. SLO Training Modules Add graphic

12. SLO Modules • 7 Training Modules • Module 1 - SLO Context & Purpose • Module 2 - SLO Components • Module 3 - The SLO Process • Module 4 - Quality Assurance: Priority of Standard • Module 5 - Quality Assurance: Rigor of Target • Module 6 - Quality Assurance: Quality of Measure & Evidence • Module 7 - Quality Assurance: SLO Action Plan • Companion Handbook

13. Module Outcomes • After completion of the modules, participants will have completed one SLO and should be prepared to craft additional SLOs and judge their quality using the teacher and principal rubrics. • The modules are NOT designed as Inter-rater Reliability (IRR) Training

14. Online Demo https://msde.blackboard. com/ Guest Access U: slo.guest P: msdelms

15. SLO Workshop Customization • SLO PD Workshop designed based on State Model • Copy of Workshop in Blackboard will be provided to each district so that district customization may occur

16. Workshop Access • Once a district has customized the workshop, it may be accessed in two forms: • Guest Access • Registered User Access

17. Guest Access • Generic “guest” login and password • Recommended PD Format: Face to Face or Hybrid • No online access to interactive components – these will occur in face to face sessions • District provides facilitator and holds as many PD sessions as desired

18. SLO Workshop for CPD Credit • Districts must set up Blackboard session with MSDE (Contact: Naku Mayo at nmayo@msde.state.md.us) • Participants must register through online process • Login and password required • Recommended PD format: virtual or hybrid • Includes online interactive components • District provides facilitator • Participant earns 1 CPD credit

19. SLO Modules Handbook Contents • Overview • Customization of Content • Facilitation Guide - Guest Access • Hybrid Format • Face to Face Format • Facilitation Guide – Workshop for CPD Credit • Course Set Up • First Course Meeting – Face to Face • Online Facilitation • Hybrid Option

20. Considerations for Use of Modules • Face-to-face vs. online training • Schedule for training • Expertise of facilitators • Review of final SLO products • Document training • Technical requirements • Other considerations?

21. Professional Development Action Plan LEA Team Activity

22. Moving Forward • Engage broad array of stakeholders in developing district SLO plan • Provide models and templates • Establish written guidelines or rules to help teachers and principal set, implement, & measure SLOs

23. Moving Forward • Build skills of teachers and administrators by providing hands-on experience writing an SLO • Develop a two-way communication plan • Provide support and ensure principals have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide leadership for quality SLO implementation

24. Professional Development Learning Cycle

25. Integration Understand how SLOs are incorporated into every day instructional practice Transition Understand the relationship of SLOs to student achievement SLO Professional Development Learning Cycle • Definition Understand the purpose of SLOs • Validation Understand the importance of SLOs • Assimilation Understand the elements and mechanics of the SLO process

26. Additional Resources • MSDE Website http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/tpe • SLO Quality Control Toolkit • Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC): Student Learning Objectives Support Center • Flexibility for Fairness: Crafting Business Rules for Student Learning Objectives • MSDE Annotated Summary of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Research: SLO Resources for School Systems

27. Blackboard Resources • Get On Board With Blackboard • Technology Guidelines for MSDE LMS (Blackboard) (Found on the SLO page of the MSDE Teacher/Principal Evaluation website)

28. Evaluation Thank you for your participation and efforts to implement quality SLOs in your district.