CCSS/APPR/SLO/LMA CCSS/APPR/SLO/LMA A Summary
Jan 15, 2016
CCSS/APPR/SLO/LMA CCSS/APPR/SLO/LMA A Summary
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
~Winston Churchill
APPRAPPR
Teacher Evaluation60 points (observation*/goal setting)
20 points (State Growth Measure/Student Learning Objective [SLO] or goal setting process)
20 points (local assessment)
*Observations based on New York State Teaching Standards and rubric selected by district.
**Will provide the Comparable Growth Measure Will provide the Comparable Growth Measure (CGM) for any teacher who will not receive a CGM (CGM) for any teacher who will not receive a CGM from the state.from the state.*Can be used for local assessment.*Can be used for local assessment.*Reflect the most important learning of a course.*Reflect the most important learning of a course.*Should be comparable for all teachers teaching the *Should be comparable for all teachers teaching the same course.same course.*Is specific and measurable.*Is specific and measurable.*Based on prior student learning data.*Based on prior student learning data.*Aligned to standards.*Aligned to standards.
SLOsSLOs
For those classes that do not have a state assessment For those classes that do not have a state assessment and are not “associated with a state assessment or a and are not “associated with a state assessment or a Regents,” develop/identify a district-wide assessment Regents,” develop/identify a district-wide assessment and set an SLO for that assessment. Ex. HS and set an SLO for that assessment. Ex. HS Calculus, MS Band, World Languages.Calculus, MS Band, World Languages.
In many cases one SLO will be sufficient. However, In many cases one SLO will be sufficient. However, it may be necessary to have more than one SLO. The it may be necessary to have more than one SLO. The SLO must address 50 % of a teacher’s total SLO must address 50 % of a teacher’s total enrollment. For example, if a teacher has 150 enrollment. For example, if a teacher has 150 students (50 students in French 1, 50 students in students (50 students in French 1, 50 students in French 2, 50 students in French 3), she will 2 SLOs.French 2, 50 students in French 3), she will 2 SLOs.
Who will need an SLO?Who will need an SLO?
1~Identify student population served.1~Identify student population served.2~Identify learning content, based on standards.2~Identify learning content, based on standards.3~Interval of time: half-year/year.3~Interval of time: half-year/year.4~Evidence: assessments or products.4~Evidence: assessments or products.5~Baseline: starting point for students.5~Baseline: starting point for students.6~Target: Expected outcomes by end of instructional 6~Target: Expected outcomes by end of instructional period.period.7~HEDI Criteria: ranges of student performance and 7~HEDI Criteria: ranges of student performance and range of points related to ratings.range of points related to ratings.8~Rationale: Why is this learning important?8~Rationale: Why is this learning important?
What comprises an SLO?
APPR/Local AssessmentsAPPR/Local Assessments
20% Locally Developed Measure of Achievement20% Locally Developed Measure of Achievement
We can use the SLO as the local measure of We can use the SLO as the local measure of achievement, but it must be used in a different way achievement, but it must be used in a different way (i.e. CSE students, ESL, etc.).(i.e. CSE students, ESL, etc.).
APPR/Local AssessmentsAPPR/Local Assessments
What should our students know/be able to do for each grade What should our students know/be able to do for each grade level/course we teach?level/course we teach?
Should we use a performance-based task or a traditional Should we use a performance-based task or a traditional assessment?assessment?
Assessments and scoring bands for the Local Measure of Assessments and scoring bands for the Local Measure of Assessment are negotiated with teachers.Assessment are negotiated with teachers.
SLO and Local MeasureSLO and Local MeasureKey concepts:
SLO: Must be approved by District
Local: Negotiated with teachers
Comparable
Rigorous
Aligned with (national/state) standards
Options:Options:Regional Exams
AP Exams
Final Exams
Part of Exam for SLO/Part for LMA
Portfolios
Performance task
Goal Setting/Skill Getting
What could the summative assessments What could the summative assessments
look like for the SLOs and LMAOlook like for the SLOs and LMAO??
SLO Local Measure
Regional Exam Regional Exam (CSE/ESL)
Regional Exam: Writing/Speaking/Reading/ Listening
Regional Exam: Reading/Listening/Writing/ Speaking
Final Exam Performance Task
Regional/Final Exam Growth Analysis (Skill)
Growth Analysis (Skill) Performance Task
What do we need to do to What do we need to do to continue our work from continue our work from
here?here?
We can start thinking about options that address the We can start thinking about options that address the requirements for APPR, the standards, requirements for APPR, the standards, and the goals we have for our coursesand the goals we have for our courses..
Resources for Resources for APPR/SLOs/Local MeasureAPPR/SLOs/Local Measure
NYS Evaluation Plans Guidance Memo
NYSUT TED Handbook
NYSUT APPR PowerPoint