1. SMS Group 1: ELA, Math, Special Education DPAS II: Component V The Process: Step 1: MUST use a minimum of two (2) measures MUST use Measure A for all students assessed by DCAS in reading and/or math for grades three (3) through ten (10) MUST use at least one (1) Measure B Measure A and Measure B weighted 50% each EX: Measure A—DCAS Measure B—1 internal measure (MAPS recommended) Step 2: Administer the assessments (DCAS and internal measure) Step 3: Using assessment data, create your goal Use the Student Growth Projections on the Achievement Status and Growth Report in order to inform their goals/targets. Ex: 80% of students will increase their RIT score by X number/points on the RIT Scale on the Spring MAP-R or MAP-M Assessment.   Step 4: Choose your class list or cohort Content teacher: typically all the students assigned to you Special educators: it is recommended to have your case load and add more to your cohort *If you remove or add any students you must justify Step 5: Conference with administrator Step 6: Collect data Step 7: Re-meet with administrator in spring; look at class lists; analyze data

2. 2 • SMS Group 2: Science, Social Studies, Life Skills, Specialists 4 measures: any combination DPAS II: Component V The Process: Step 1: MUST use a minimum of four (4) Measures MUST use at least one (1) Measure B and one (1) Measure C Measure B and Measure C weighted 50% each Step 2: Administer the assessment(s) Step 3: Using assessment data, create your goalUse the Student Growth Projections on the Achievement Status and Growth Report in order to inform their goals/targets. Ex: 80% of students will increase their RIT score by X number/points on the RIT Scale on the Spring MAP-R or MAP-M Assessment.    Step 4: Choose your class list or cohort Typically all the students assigned to you *If you remove or add any students you must justify Step 5: Conference with administrator Step 6: Collect data Step 7: Re-meet with administrator in spring; look at class lists; analyze data

3. 3 • SMS Group 3: All Others—Educators who generally do not report student grades DPAS II: Component V The Process: Step 1: MUST use a minimum of four (4) Measure C’s Measure C weighted 100% Step 2: Administer the assessment(s) Step 3: Using assessment data, create goalUse the Student Growth Projections on the Achievement Status and Growth Report in order to inform their goals/targets. Ex: 80% of students will increase their RIT score by X number/points on the RIT Scale on the Spring MAP-R or MAP-M Assessment.   Step 4: Choose your class list or cohort Typically all the students assigned to you *If you remove or add any students you must justify Step 5: Conference with administrator Step 6: Collect data Step 7: Re-meet with administrator in spring; look at class lists; analyze data