Transcript Document

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This video is the first in a series of five videos created to support the
understanding of SLOs. The Overview video will outline the
following:
• An overview of the changes to educator evaluations as mandated
by Act 82 of 2012
• Where SLOs fit into the new evaluation process for various groups
of educators
• A definition of Student Learning Objectives
• A preview of the SLO template that is to be used
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Act 82 went into effect on July 1, 2013 for teachers, and will go
into effect on July 1, 2014 for non-teaching professionals and
principals.
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Mandates the use of multiple measures as part of the
evaluation process - the first time that student achievement in
being linked to teachers' evaluations
Teachers without Eligible PVAAS Data
Observation/Evidence
Building Level Data
Danielson Framework Domains
1. Planning and Preparation
2. Classroom Environment
3. Instruction
4. Professional Responsibilities
Indicators of Academic Achievement
Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap, All Students
Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap, Subgroups
Academic Growth PVAAS
Other Academic Indicators
Credit for Advanced Achievement
Effective 2013-2014
Effective 2013-2014 SY
Building Level
Data, 15%
Elective Data/
Observation/
Evidence,
50%
Teacher Observation
Observation
Teacher
SLO
Piloting 2013-2014 SY
Effective 2014-2015 SY
Elective Data,
35%
Student Achievement
District Designed Measures and Examinations
Nationally Recognized Standardized Tests
Industry Certification Examinations
Student Projects Pursuant to Local Requirements
Student Portfolios Pursuant to Local Requirements
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A process to document a measure of educator effectiveness
based on student achievement of content standards.
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The SLO in PA is written to a specific teacher and a specific
class/course/ content are for which that teacher provides
instruction
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All teachers in all content areas create an SLO.
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If you need more information regarding SLOs, please contact your
IU representative listed below.
IU 1:
IU 3:
IU 4:
IU 5:
IU 7:
IU 27:
IU 28:
JoBeth McKee
Paul Cindric
Cathleen Cubelic, Anthony Conti
Kirk Shimshock, Linda Lorei, and Jim Gallagher
Natalie Smith
Lori Ceremuga, Marsha Hughes and Cristine Wagner-Deitch
Lynne Snyder