Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Process Overview

Deepening Our Understanding of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

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Student Learning Objective. A specific, rigorous, long-term goal for groups of students that represents the most important learning during an interval of instruction. Determined in consultation with evaluator Flexible and job-specific Data-rich process

A Student Learning Objective (SLO) is Aligned to current curriculum standards Based on the most current student data Focused on the most valuable learning Specific and measurable an instructional goal for specific students for a specific time interval Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process Road Map for Districts

Informs and drives success of LEA/School priorities and needs Uses data to target students learning needs increasing rigor and performance Becomes an integral part of successful educators practice Positive Outcomes When SLOs fully support the goal of increasing student achievement for all students they have the most impact. Provides accountability for student learning and student growth Allows for comparable and fair measures of student learning Increases strategic and systemic decision- making Adapted from New York State District-wide Growth Goal Setting Process Road Map for Districts

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Process Overview CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS & DISCUSSIONS JUNE/JULY NOVEMBER - MAY Receive Professional Development Evaluate Effectiveness Reaching Targets Identify Learning Objective(s) for Student Population(s) OCTOBER Implement Instructional Strategies Implement Data Review and Document Baseline Evidence Develop Rationale and Growth Target(s) Identify Professional Development Needs Monitor Progress Identify Total Student Population Participate in Data Discussions Adjust Instructional Strategies Identify Professional Development Needs Continue Professional Development Identify Complexity Factors (Beginning of year) Mid Interval Progress Check 7 ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

SLO- 100% of students will demonstrate growth towards mastery on Population For whom is the SLO developed? Learning Content Describe the content focus for this SLO. Instructional Interval How long will instruction be focused on this learning content? Evidence of Growth Describe and explain the process used to monitor student growth. Baseline Identify baseline data for current student performance level. Rationale for Student Learning Objective Why this learning content? Why these students? Target To what point will students progress or grow in the content? Criteria for Effectiveness Highly Effective Effective Strategies What instructional strategies will help students achieve the targeted goal? SLO COMPONENTS Ineffective 8

If properly implemented, student learning objectives help teachers bring more science to their art, strengthen instructional support to the classrooms, and improve the quality of the outcome. William J. Slotnik Founder and Executive Director Community Training and Assistance Center 9