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2 Advancing Professional Excellence Guide Table of Contents APEX Values and Beliefs History and Development of APEX Purpose of APEX Components of APEX The APEX Process APEX Process Timeline Training/Orientation Professional Practice Self-Assessment (power in self-reflection) Professional Growth Plan (PGP) Goal Setting Classroom Visits (Observations), School Visits and Ongoing Feedback Mid-Year Conversations End of Year Conversation Measures of Student Learning Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Handbook Professional Practice Ratings and MSL Ratings Determining an Overall Rating Appendix A - Resources & Tools Appendix B RANDA Navigation Support Appendix C - Additional Details About APEX Revised 8/12/15 2

3 Advancing Professional Excellence Adams 12 Five Star Schools Advancing Professional Excellence (APEX) is the professional growth and performance system for educators in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. APEX encompasses the components of Colorado s Educator Effectiveness bill and represents the district s core values and beliefs of professional growth. APEX Values and Beliefs We believe high-quality reflective educators create high performing schools. We believe in a growth mind set for all educators. We believe professional relationships built on mutual respect and transparency enhance everyone s practice and elevate our profession. We believe reflective practice and professional collaboration make educators more effective. We believe in continuous improvement, rather than perfection. History and Development of APEX Since 2011, the Five Star Schools Educator Effectiveness Advisory Committee, comprised of teachers, principals, district leaders, and District Twelve Educators Association leaders has been proactively studying the Colorado Educator Effectiveness Model and planning for its implementation in our district. This committee was formed in response to Colorado Senate Bill , Ensuring Quality Instruction through Educator Effectiveness (or simply: Educator Effectiveness), which was passed in May of In 2011 and 2012, the committee focused on developing a deep understanding of the purpose and intent of Educator Effectiveness and the professional practices referenced in the Colorado State Evaluation Rubrics. From 2012 to 2014, the committee focused on planning for how the Professional Practices (evaluation rubrics) portion of Educator Effectiveness would be utilized in the Five Star District as a tool for supporting educators growth. During the school year, the district started using RANDA, the online support tool for educator effectiveness, and the committee tackled specific questions around Measures of Student Learning (MSL) and has helped guide a cohort of more than 200 educators who are learning about the use of MSL data, including setting Student Learning Objectives (SLOs). The committee fosters a strong collaborative relationship among its members and has identified the values and beliefs that support our collective goal of ensuring we have a cadre of reflective, growth minded school leaders, teachers, and specialized service professionals throughout our district. Revised 8/12/15 3

4 Purpose of APEX We know that high quality instruction creates high performing schools that have a positive impact on student achievement and prepare students with the 21st century skills needed for college and career. APEX is designed to support the professional growth of building leaders, teachers and specialized service professionals through reflective practice and purposeful feedback. The purpose of APEX is to enhance professional learning and growth so that every child in Adams 12 Five Star District is educated by high quality classroom teachers and service professionals who are effectively supported by building leaders. Benefits to Students Research shows that when educators have opportunities to reflect on their practice in order to strengthen their instruction, student achievement increases. In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, we have established high expectations for our students based on the Colorado Academic Standards. These standards can support us in providing all students with the academic knowledge, language, and skills necessary to be successful beyond our system in college and careers. While the academic standards provide the foundation for the content we teach, APEX provides educators with the supports they need to ensure all students can achieve. Benefits to Educators APEX provides building leaders, teachers, and specialized service professionals with opportunities to become reflective practitioners and receive meaningful feedback about how their practice impacts student achievement. The system includes training, goal setting, instructional observations, and reflective collaborative conversations that can support all educations in refining their practice in order to continually meet the needs of all students. This Guide is intended for all educators within APEX, including principals, assistant principals, teachers and special service professionals. Revised 8/12/15 4

5 Components of APEX APEX can be thought of as having two main halves. Details about each half, and how they work together are addressed later in this guide. This summary of each half, and the following pie graphs, provide context for the details addressed later. Professional Practice Standards (50%) One half of APEX is based on Professional Practice Standards. These outline performance indicators that align with best practice for instruction that will help all students succeed. After multiple opportunities for feedback, reflection and growth, educators will receive a rating on the Quality Standards that measure professional practice. Teacher & Special Service Professional Quality Standards I. Content Knowledge II. Establish Classroom Environment III. Facilitate Learning IV. Reflect on Practice V. Demonstrate Leadership Principal & Assistant Principal Quality Standards I. Strategic Leadership II. Instructional Leadership III. School Culture & Equity Leadership IV. Human Resource Leadership V. Managerial Leadership VI. Development Leadership Measures of Student Learning (50%) The other half of APEX addresses Measures of Student Learning (MSL) which are based on multiple measures including Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) not a single assessment. The MSL half applies to all educators beginning in the school year. Revised 8/12/15 5

6 APEX Educator Weighting Models The following models illustrate the approved weighting of the professional practice standards and measures of student learning as determined by the Five Star District Educator Effectiveness Advisory Committee. Revised 8/12/15 6

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9 APEX Process Timeline The APEX process puts our values and beliefs of reflection, feedback and growth into action. Through regular reflection and collaboration, educators and their supervisors continue to build relationships and hone practices. These set the foundation for strong educational environments for our students. Item Timeframe / Deadline Action / Purpose APEX Training for Evaluators August Ensure reliability and validity, and give all evaluators the same foundational knowledge Describe APEX and expectations for its implementation Train evaluators on how to utilize RANDA Educator Effectiveness Management System Training will be provided for new evaluators. Orientation Mid September Complete by end of September Orientation for using the RANDA system is available on CDE s site. We will also offer help sessions for those who are interested. Self assessment & Professional Growth Plan (PGP) Goals Link to Sample PGP Goals Link to RANDA Login Complete by end of October Educators will complete a self assessment within RANDA, to reflect on professional performance within the professional practice standards and determine areas of focus for a professional growth plan (PGP). Educators draft a PGP goal and submit these goals in the RANDA system. Educators are encouraged to complete the self assessment and draft their PGP with a colleague or team of colleagues in order to have open/honest collaborative conversations about areas of strength with instructional practice and areas where they may want to grow. A collegial approach allows educators to consider how to support each other. The self assessment and PGP can also be completed individually, if an educator is more comfortable with that format. Revised 8/12/15 9

10 Measures of Student Learning (MSL) Link to Teacher Categories Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) (as part of the Measures of Student Learning) Link to SLO Handbook Link to sample SLOs Supervisor Approval of PGP Goals & SLOs Mid Year Conversation Complete by End of October Complete by End of October Complete by Mid November December January Complete by End of January * NOTE: For the school year, only SLOs will be used by all certified staff for the MSL half of APEX. * Administrator and teacher agree upon the Measures of Student Learning portion of the system which, depending on teacher category, will include data from two or more of the following measures: Colorado Growth Model (CGM) State Summative Assessment (CMAS, ACT, ACCESS, etc.) School Performance Framework (SPF) Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Please follow the link to the teacher categories section of this document for more information about each measure. Because SLOs are new, much more information about them can be found in the row below, and later in this document in the SLO Handbook section. Educators work in teams to determine student learning objectives (SLOs) that will be part of their overall Measures of Student Learning. Educators draft two SLOs and submit them to their evaluator for review and approval. SLOs are entered into the RANDA system. Schools will determine the best approach for teams to have time to draft SLOs. Many support documents, tools and some centralized support sessions will be offered. Educators are highly encouraged to complete the SLO with a team (e.g. grade level or department team) of colleagues in order to think about common assessments and the importance of certain standards for their students. Throughout the fall, administrators host individual and team meetings as needed for clarification, suggestions, etc. in regard to PGP Goals and SLOs. Administrators approve PGP Goals and SLOs within the RANDA System by 11/15. Reflective conversation between educator and supervisor to discuss the following: o Progress toward PGP Goals o Progress toward SLOs o Review of student performance data o Summary of ongoing conversations o Potential ratings on Quality Standards within the professional practices rubric Use RANDA to support conversation and track progress Most educators will have a reflective conversation at mid year. However, for educators with any known performance concerns, those concerns should be discussed in this meeting, including supports provided and next steps addressed administrators should document these conversations. Revised 8/12/15 10

11 End of Year Conversation April May Complete by Mid May Reflective conversation between educator and supervisor to discuss the following: o Success with PGP Goals o Success with SLOs o Review of student performance data o Summary of ongoing conversations o Final ratings on Professional Practice Quality Standards o Initial conversation about potential PGP Goals for next school year, based on reflection from current year o Review of process for determining overall effectiveness rating so educators understand how the professional practices ratings will combine with the MSL ratings in the fall of 2016 Use RANDA to support conversation, finalize professional practice ratings, and finalize MSL worksheet. Training/Orientation All educators will receive training on the components of APEX. An orientation to the system will occur at the beginning of the school year with additional trainings provided throughout the year as needed to share updates to APEX or updates from CDE. Trainings may also include directions for how to navigate and utilize RANDA. This training will primarily occur at the building level for teachers and SSPs, and will also occur for principals at the start of their school year. Prior to inputting information into the RANDA system, educators will need to acknowledge completion of the training/orientation. A sample screenshot of the training acknowledgement page can be found in Appendix B RANDA Navigation Support. Revised 8/12/15 11

12 Professional Practice As the district implements more rigorous academic standards for our students, we want to ensure that our educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to help all students be successful in meeting these standards. The Professional Practice Standards in APEX are an outline of the performance indicators that align with best practice for instruction that will help all students succeed. APEX creates a system of high expectations for our teams of educators including school leaders, teachers, specialized service professionals, and all central school support employees that is based on research based professional practices, proven to have a positive impact on student achievement. This section of the APEX Guide will go into detail about the Professional Practice half of APEX in the following order: Self Assessment (power in self reflection) Professional Growth Plan Goal Setting (power in identification of professional growth goals) Classroom Visits (Observation), School Visits and Ongoing Feedback Mid Year Conversations End of Year Conversations Self-Assessment (power in self-reflection) Purpose of the self-assessment: The self assessment process provides educators an opportunity to reflect on their practice. Using the professional practices on the Colorado Evaluation Rubrics, educators assess their performance by assigning ratings and identifying areas of strength and areas for refinement. The rubric used for a self assessment reference the same professional practices that appear on the evaluator s end of year rubric. Process for the self-assessment: All educators will complete the self assessment and are encouraged to draft their PGP with a colleague or team of colleagues in order to have open/honest conversations about areas of strength with instructional practice and areas where they may want to grow. A collegial approach allows educators to consider how to support one another. The self assessment can also be completed individually, if an educator is more comfortable with that format. Note: Even though educators who are new to the profession and/or APEX may not have historical data to draw from, they will also fill out the self assessment. The process will familiarize them with the professional practice standards and allow them to think about their areas of strength and areas for growth in the role they serve. Sharing the self-assessment: The practice of educators sharing their self assessments is encouraged. Sharing one s self assessment allows opportunity for collaborative, reflective conversations that lead to shared understanding of an educator's strengths and areas for professional growth. It is more likely that supports, leadership opportunities, collaborative learning opportunities and other individualized possibilities for learning will surface if the self assessment is shared and discussed with one s supervisor. Revised 8/12/15 12

13 Professional Growth Plan (PGP) Goal Setting Power in identifying professional goals Purpose and makeup of the PGP: Educator goal setting is an important component of reflection and feedback that leads to growth and refinement in an educator s practice. Goal setting is designed to focus educators on developing and mastering skills that will impact their overall performance, and in turn, student achievement. The establishment of PGPs promotes collaboration and reflection among educators. Experience and research show that the goal setting process has the greatest impact on student learning when educators use it to reflect on professional practices which are having the greatest impact on student learning. The PGP includes two goals: One goal is based on the educator s area of growth that emerged from the self assessment. One goal is based on a school wide focus from the school Unified Improvement Plan. The PGP is not a plan that includes focus on student achievement goals. Measures of Student Learning see corresponding section below take into account the importance of goals aligned to student achievement. In contrast, the PGP allows educators to think critically about their practice. We know that the practice of school leadership, teaching, and the many specialized supports for students, are all complex practices. The opportunity to set professional goals through the PGP allows educators to focus on their practice and elevate their craft. Process for PGP Development: Educators are encouraged to complete the self assessment and draft their PGP with a colleague, or team of colleagues, in order to have open/honest conversations about areas of strength in instructional practice and areas where they may want to grow. A collegial approach allows educators to consider how to support each other. The self assessment and PGP can also be completed individually, if an educator is more comfortable with that format. Approval of PGPs: Teachers, specialized service professionals, and assistant principals will collaborate with their school leader (supervisor) to finalize their PGP. Principals will collaborate with their district leader to finalize their PGP. All supervisors will need to approve PGPs in the online RANDA system (please see the APEX Process Dates for timelines). Please see Appendix A for a Professional Growth Plan Goal Setting Protocol. Please see Appendix B for guidance on navigating the PGP in the RANDA system. Revised 8/12/15 13

14 Sample PGP Goals Example 1: Classroom Management (potentially a new teacher PGP goal) Professional Learning Goal: Name and Description Goal Name : Classroom Management Goal Description: I will maximize student learning by creating and sustaining a focused classroom, (set clear directions, emphasize positive student behavior, support students in self-management of their behavior). How will we will measure progress toward this goal? Overall growth over time on Quality Standard 2 Element A and F of the Educator Effectiveness Rubric. Consistently implement School-wide Discipline System, High Behavioral Expectations, Clear Expectations, Positive Framing, and 100%) Implement Kagan structures Informal Observation Feedback ( During informal and formal observations) Observation Data on Student Actions after Teacher Directions What Action Steps will work on to improve my practice and meet this goal? Modeling from coach and strong teachers, then practicing the skill. Reflection from classroom visits and feedback from the Instructional Coach and building leader Co-planning with grade level and mentor Attend district Kagan workshops Example 2: (potentially a more seasoned teacher PGP goal; or potentially a school-wide goal) Professional Learning Goal: Name and Description Goal Name : Instructional practice with text-based questioning in my classroom Goal Description: I will maximize student learning by working on my practice with questioning in my classroom, trying to include more text-based questions when facilitating classroom discussion and more text-based questions in the assignments I provide students. How will we will measure progress toward this goal? Overall growth over time on Quality Standard 3 Element C, E, and G of the Educator Effectiveness Rubric. Share with my students that this is what I m working on and that they are going to get good at answering questions from text this year ask them to help me track my progress Implement 2 LDC modules this year with emphasis on text-based questions embedded into the overall task and the skills lessons along the way Informal Observation Feedback ( During informal and formal observations) ask my principal to look at this when he/she is in my classroom and share with me the questions he/she hears me ask students Observation Data on Student Actions after Teacher Directions What Action Steps will work on to improve my practice and meet this goal? Reflection on observation and feedback from the Instructional Coach and building leader have them come observe me and give me feedback on this practice when they are in my room. Co-planning with grade level let them know I m working on this and collaborate to have them help me think of these questions. Attend LDC Learn sessions to support my understanding of the shift for text-based questioning and build it into an LDC Module. Revised 8/12/15 14

15 Example 3: (Specialized Support Professional - Social Worker) Professional Learning Goal: Name and Description Goal Name : Screening and preventive support for social-emotional needs of students Goal Description: I will utilize a universal social emotional screening tool to identify and support students who are at risk, including their families. How will we will measure progress toward this goal? Quality Standard 1 Element A of the educator effectiveness rubric for social workers. Implement universal screener with all 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students Use data from screener to identify students at risk and group them according to need Run regular social emotional groups with students Meet 3-6 times with families of the students for update and supportive strategies at home Observation from assistant principal of both groups and family meetings including feedback on if the instruction matches student need identified by screener What Action Steps will work on to improve my practice and meet this goal? Regular electronic and face to face communication with families Regular electronic and face to face communication with students teachers Attend training on universal screener Attend district social worker early release wednesday PLC meetings to collaborate with other mental health professionals Example 4: (Principal or Assistant Principal) Professional Learning Goal: How will we measure progress toward this goal? Name and Description Goal Name : Principals demonstrate instructional leadership. Goal Description: Promote school-wide efforts to establish, implement and refine appropriate expectations for curriculum, instructional practices, assessment and use of data from student work. Overall growth over time on Quality Standard 2 Element A, C, D, and E of the Educator Effectiveness Rubric. Share with teachers that this is what I m working on and that they will receive feedback through formal and informal observations. Create an Early Release schedule focused on time for teachers to continue to learn about and plan for the three instructional shifts in the Common Core Standards, district writing focus, and TLC Planning on Purpose Sessions focused on the Common Core ELA Standards and District Units of study. Teachers will complete surveys and/or reflections after each Early Release session that connect learning to their instructional practices. Utilize the MSL Cohort Leadership Team and Elementary Writing teacher leaders to help facilitate planning sessions with teachers to increase assessment literacy aligned to writing. Teachers will design SLOs and lesson plans that highlight the CCSS including instructional shifts and formative and summative assessments. Facilitate data day sessions with grade level teams focused on grade level data, specifically looking at student work to help identify student needs and refine instructional practices. Use the data to support feedback conversations about school-wide instructional practices with Executive Director during observational walkthroughs. What Action Steps will I work on to improve my practice and meet this goal? Reflection on observation and feedback from Executive Director. Co-planning with assistant principal, building instructional coach and teacher leaders to develop an aligned predictable yearlong professional development schedule for Early Release Days, Data Days, and Grade Level Planning. Attend principal Just in Time Trainings. Attend principal cohort visits with colleagues to norm expectations for instructional practice Track progress by engaging in instructional walkthroughs with executive director during each visit Revised 8/12/15 15

16 Classroom Visits (Observations), School Visits and Ongoing Feedback As part of APEX, principals, teachers and specialized service professionals should anticipate that their district and school leaders will provide them with feedback, so that they have the opportunity to engage in self reflection to help them refine their craft. Here is a sample list of professional interaction opportunities for supervisors to observe and provide feedback to practitioners, with associated tools to support reflective, collaborative relationships: School or classroom visits with reflective feedback conversations (See Appendix A for a Classroom Visit Tool and Reflective Conversation Protocol ) Participation in Professional Learning Communities Engaging in data study Planning sessions that include unpacking standards Participation in district/department/team/grade level meetings Engaging in walk throughs Participating in staff meetings/principal meetings *At least one of these professional interactions needs to be documented in the RANDA system for non probationary staff and two for probationary staff. (See Appendix B for guidance on navigating the Observation section in the RANDA system). *Principals should be in classrooms and with teachers or assistant principals often enough to identify strengths and needs of teachers and assistant principals. Executive Directors should be in schools and with principals enough to identify strengths and needs of principals. A Note about Classroom Visits (Observations): Some classroom and school visits may be scheduled and more formal in nature, while others may be part of drop in visits and informal in nature. Regardless of whether school and classroom visits are scheduled or not, teachers, principals, assistant principals and executive directors of schools are always encouraged to engage in providing feedback and engaging in reflection about their practice. Feedback Conversations: Feedback conversations are a critical component to APEX in that through these conversations, educators have the opportunity to reflect and grow. The Five Star District is continually working with executive directors, principals and assistant principals to support a shared understanding of instructional practice and a shared process for providing feedback that is helpful for educators. Please see Appendix A Resources & Tools for a reflective conversation protocol. Revised 8/12/15 16

17 Mid-Year Conversations (December - January) Mid year conversations are an opportunity for educators to meet with their evaluator and reflect on their professional growth. These conversations should occur between December and the end of January, and are in addition to the feedback conversations occurring throughout the school year. During a mid year conversation, educators and their evaluator collaboratively review evidence of their practice, along with student data, in order to identify strengths and areas for growth. The use of educator and student data allows educators to reflect on the impact their practices are having on student achievement and develop strategies/next steps based on this impact. This data should also be used to reflect on the educator s progress toward meeting his or her professional goal and, if needed, make revisions to the PGP. Mid year conversations provide an opportunity to review available student assessment information and student progress toward Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) see more about SLOs in the Measures of Student Learning and Student Learning Objectives sections of this guide. Please see Appendix A for Mid Year Conversation Guidance for Evaluators. Documentation to review during a Mid-Year Conversations may include: Draft ratings and anecdotal data for the educator s practice Progress toward PGP Goals Progress toward SLOs and potential revisions to SLOs (if necessary) Review of student performance data (formative and/or summative) aligned to the SLO and/or other student data Summary of ongoing conversations Potential ratings on Quality Standards within the professional practices rubric. Student assessment information (formative and/or summative) aligned to the SLO and/or other student data Most educators will have a reflective conversation at mid year. However, for educators with any known performance concerns, those concerns should be discussed specifically in this meeting, including supports provided and next steps addressed. Please see Appendix A for a mid year reflective conversation protocol for an individual educator or small group of educators. There is also a protocol to help guide a more candid conversation. Possible Outcomes of the Mid-Year Conversation: Identification of areas of professional strength Identification of areas for professional growth, with potential revision to the PGP Goals Strategies/steps the educator will implement Supports/opportunities the educator will benefit from Potential Revision to an educator s SLOs Identification of support the educator may receive to promote their professional growth Revised 8/12/15 17

18 To prepare for mid-year conversations, educators may reflect on the following questions: What would you identify as strengths within your practice? What evidence do you have of those strengths? What would you identify as an area (s) of growth in your practice? Why would you identify this area? What strategies/steps do you need to utilize to support your professional growth? How have you made progress toward meeting your professional goal? What is your evidence of this progress? How has this progress impacted student learning? What is your evidence of this impact? What support do you need in order to continue your professional growth? Outcomes from the mid year conversations will be documented in the RANDA system by completing the mid year portion in the system or through a document upload. See Appendix B for guidance on navigating the mid year conversation section in the RANDA system. Revised 8/12/15 18

19 End of Year Conversation (Mid-May) At the end of the school year, (April 1 through mid May) principals, assistant principals, teachers, specialized service professionals, and evaluators will have a reflective conversation about their overall professional practice. These conversations will provide an opportunity for educators to reflect on their implementation of the professional practices on the Colorado Evaluation Rubric and the impact these practices had on student achievement. Educators may also begin the process of thinking about next year s Professional Growth Plan (PGP) Goals. During end of year conversations, educators also have an opportunity to review students progress in meeting the Student Learning Objectives (SLOs). Documentation reviewed during an End- of-year Conversations may include: Final ratings and anecdotal data for the educator s professional practice Progress toward PGP Goals Progress toward SLOs Review of student performance data (formative and/or summative) aligned to the SLO and/or other student data Summary of ongoing conversations Potential ratings on Quality Standards within the professional practices rubric Student assessment information Possible Outcomes from End-of-Year Conversations: Identification of areas of professional strength Identification of areas for professional growth Student performance data Final professional practices ratings Begin PGP goal setting for the following school year To prepare for the end-of-year conversations, educators may reflect on the following questions: What would you identify as strengths within your practice? What evidence do you have of these strengths? What would you identify as an area (s) of growth in your practice? Why would you identify this area? What strategies/steps do you need to utilize to support your professional growth? How have you made progress toward meeting your professional goal? What is your evidence of this progress? How has this progress impacted student learning? What is your evidence of this impact? What support do you need in order to continue your professional growth? Please see Appendix A for guidance on a reflective end of year conversation. Outcomes from the end of year conversation must be documented in the RANDA. See Appendix B for guidance on navigating the End of Year Conversation in the RANDA system. Revised 8/12/15 19

20 Measures of Student Learning (NOTE: This section addresses aspects of APEX beyond the school year. It is provided in anticipation of full implementation as data become available.) In the Measures of Student Learning (MSL) portion of APEX, each teacher and specialized service professional is classified into one of three categories based on the summative data available. That data is usually tied closely to the content areas and grade level(s) taught. Principals and Assistant Principals are in a separate category. The teacher and special service professional categories in APEX are as follows: * NOTE: For the school year, all certified staff will only use SLOs for the MSL half of APEX. * Category 1: Teachers who instruct students in grade levels and content areas with Colorado Growth Model (CGM) data available. Category 2: Teachers who instruct students in content areas measured by State Summative Assessments but where CGM data are unavailable for the students instructed. Category 3: Teachers who instruct students in content areas where there are no State Summative Assessments. For help determining the correct category please see the Teacher Type Category flowchart in Appendix A. Teachers in each category will have different assessment results factored into the Measures of Student Learning portion of the system based on the content area(s) and grade level(s) taught. The total weight of the measures incorporated into the Measures of Student Learning portion for each teacher will be 50%. The three types of measures incorporated are: Summative assessment results or Colorado Growth Model (CGM) Data School Performance Framework (SPF) Indicators tied directly to the School s UIP Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) * With the latest revisions to state law the APEX Committee may revise the following two tables. * Teacher or Specialized Service Professional Category Summative/CGM Measure Weight SPF/UIP Measure Weight SLO Measure(s) Weight Category I 10% 10% 30% Category II 10% 10% 30% Category III 0% 20% 30% Measures of Student Learning for Principals and Assistant Principals Measure Weight Literacy Median Growth Percentile (MGP) 10% Math Median Growth Percentile (MGP) 10% Student Learning Objectives Measures 30% Revised 8/12/15 20

21 Framework for Measures of Student Learning for Educator Effectiveness Every teacher s or special services provider s evaluation is determined by equally weighting professional practice and measures of student learning/outcomes. The professional practices score and rating is determined by the completed professional practices rubric. There is no single best way to score and evaluate a teacher based on measures of student learning/outcomes; however, there are some requirements based on the rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. The full set of State Board of Education rules for professional growth can be found in Appendix C. Fundamental Requirements for Student Growth Measures for Teachers a) A measure of individually-attributed Student Academic Growth, meaning that outcomes on that measure are attributed to an individual licensed person; b) A measure of collectively-attributed Student Academic Growth, whether on a school-wide basis or across grades or subjects, meaning that outcomes on that measure are attributed to at least two licensed personnel (e.g., measures included in the school performance framework, required pursuant to section , C.R.S.); c) When available, Statewide Summative Assessment results; and d) For subjects with annual Statewide Summative Assessment results available in two consecutive grades, results from the Colorado Growth Model. Because of these rules, creating a single system applicable for all teachers and special services providers will become difficult. Some teachers teach at grade levels and in subject areas where Colorado Growth Model (CGM) data are available (e.g., 6 th grade Math and 9 th grade Reading and Writing), but many teachers do not. Some teachers teach in subject areas and grade levels where CMAS/TCAP proficiency data are available (e.g., 3 rd grade and 8 th grade Science), but most teachers do not. Then, there are teachers who do not teach in a grade level or content area measured by CMAS/TCAP or other state assessments. Finally, there are special services providers who may or may not provide instruction to students related to any content standards. As a result of these differences, a method for determining measures of student learning must be devised based on the type(s) of assessment data or outcome data available for a specific teacher or special services provider. At this time, there appear to be three categories into which teachers or special services providers could be classified. Category I teachers who instruct students in content areas where Colorado Growth Model data are available from state summative assessments (e.g. 4th or 5th grade teacher or a Language Arts or Math teacher at the secondary level) Category II Teachers who instruct students in content areas with state summative assessments, but with no Colorado Growth Model data (e.g. K- 3 classroom teacher or secondary Science/Social Studies teachers) Category III Teachers who instruct students in areas without state summative assessments (e.g. elementary specials teacher or elective teacher) or special services providers may or may not provide instruction to students tied to content standards at all (e.g. counselors, nurses, or psychologists). On the following pages, a proposed framework for each category of teacher will be outlined and explained. The framework for each category of teacher will use multiple measures to divide and weight the portion of the evaluation based on student growth. The method for each category of teacher entails using both required measures and choice measures to ensure a level of consistency as well as flexibility given the unique needs and improvement focus of each school and for each teacher. The measures used will fall into two or three of the following categories based on the data available. 1) CGM or State Summative data 2) School Performance Framework (SPF) measure(s) 3) Other Student Learning Objective (SLO) measure(s) Revised 8/12/15 21

22 CATEGORY I TEACHERS Teachers in Category I have data directly attributable to them from the CGM for CMAS/TCAP Reading, Writing, and Math, and/or ACCESS; teach students in one or more content areas that are assessed on State summative assessments, and also have data attributable to them from district and/or classroom assessments. CGM data is individually attributable for a Category I teacher because the CGM measures change in performance of students the year the teacher is directly instructing those students. The following table and explanation outlines a proposed method to use multiple measures to divide and weight the portion of the evaluation based on student growth for the teacher. The method entails using both required measures and choice measures to ensure a level of consistency as well as flexibility given the unique needs and improvement focus of each school. Measures Used for Student Growth Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM MGP Individual MGP(s) most applicable area(s) 10% School Focus SPF Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion Collective Individual or Collective TBD by Teacher/Evaluator at the grade, department, or school level 10% TBD by Teacher/Evaluator 30% Explanation of Growth Measures* 1) CGM MGP The most technically-sound growth measure currently available is from the CGM. As a result, a required measure for Category I teachers will be the inclusion of the MGP of his/her students in the most applicable content area(s) as an individual attribution measure. For example, a Math teacher s results would include the Math MGP of his/her students. The weight of this measure is 10%. 2) School Focus SPF Measures(s) Tied to UIP A principal, in consultation with his/her teachers, is required to choose one or more measures from the SPF to include in the identified educator s growth calculation (e.g., Math Achievement (%P&A), ACCESS Growth (MGP), Growth of IEP students in Reading (MGP), or Composite ACT score) as a collective attribution measure. In some schools, this may be the same measure for all educators. In other schools, the principal may differentiate this measure based on the various roles that educators play in that building. For example, it may make sense for an entire elementary school to include writing growth from the SPF in everyone s evaluation. However, at a comprehensive high school, this may not be the case. The weight for this measure is 10%. So, two other measures from the SPF, the combined total of those measures weights must be 10%. As an example, a teacher could choose both Math Achievement with a weight or 5% and ACCESS Growth MGP with a weight of 5%. 3) Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion A teacher, in consultation with his/her evaluator, must choose two or more other measures as part of his or her growth calculation as either individual or collective attribution measures. These measures should align with the school s goal of increasing student achievement/growth and be comprised of well-constructed, sound assessments. The weight for these measures must total 30%. For example, a teacher could choose to use Fall-Winter MAP Math growth with a weight of 10%, a District Writing Assessment at 15%, and a science inquiry assessment at 5%, which overall would total 30%. *The total combined weight of all the measures from #1-3 above must total 50%. Revised 8/12/15 22

23 The following examples are merely illustrations for a variety of teacher types. Not every measure would be the same for every individual teacher belonging to that type. Example 1: Category I Middle School Math Teacher Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM MGP Individual Teacher s TCAP Math MGP 10% School Focus SPF Collective Math Achievement for Grade 7 students 10% Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Individual Semester Grade 7 Math Test - % of students w rubric score 15% Teacher Discretion 3+ Individual NWEA Math MAP Growth - % of students meeting growth projection 15% Example 2: Category I 4 th Grade Teacher Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM MGP Individual Teacher s TCAP Reading MGP 10% School Focus SPF Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion Collective School s ACCESS MGP 5% Individual Teacher s TCAP Math MGP 5% Individual Collective Individual Teacher s Language Use MAP growth % meeting growth target School s % of students scoring 12+ on district writing assessment School-developed 4 th grade summative reading proficiency assessment Example 3: Category I ESL teacher Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM MGP Individual Teacher s ACCESS MGP 10% School Focus SPF Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion Collective School s TCAP Reading MGP 5% Collective School s Writing TCAP MGP for ELLs 5% Collective Percentage of students exiting ELL as FEP 15% Individual English Literacy Development portfolio growth measure 15% 10% 10% 10% Revised 8/12/15 23

24 CATEGORY II TEACHERS Teachers in Category II have data indirectly (collectively) attributable to them from CMAS/TCAP Reading, Writing, Math, Science, or other state summative assessments and also have data directly attributable to them from district and/or classroom assessments. The data from the CGM and State summative assessments are not directly attributable to the Category II teachers because the assessments measure the contribution of multiple teachers to the performance of students over time. For example, for an 8 th grade Science teacher, the data on the 8 th grade Science CMAS/TCAP would be collectively attributable, as that teacher instructed those students the year of the test, but not the prior two years upon which the test is also based. For a 6 th grade Science teacher at the same school, the data would be collectively attributable because, while the teacher did not instruct those students the year of the test, he or she contributed in the past and/or during the current year through collaborative work within the Science department. The following table and explanation outlines a proposed method to use multiple measures to divide and weight the portion of the evaluation based on student growth for the teacher. The method entails using both required measures and choice measures to ensure a level of consistency as well as flexibility given the unique needs and improvement focus of each school. Measures Used for Student Growth Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM or Summative Collective TCAP MGP, %P&A (TCAP), and/or avg scale score (ACT) 10% Assessment School Focus SPF Collective TBD by Teacher/Evaluator at the grade, department, or 10% Measure(s) Tied to UIP school level Other SLO(s) Individual or TBD by Teacher/Evaluator 30% Teacher Discretion Collective Explanation of Growth Measures* 1) CGM or Summative Assessment TCAP and other State summative assessment are valid measures of student achievement, and Category II teachers teach in content areas where these tests are used as part of school accountability. As a result, a required measure for Category II teachers will be the inclusion of CGM or State summative assessment data for students in the most applicable content area(s) as a collective attribution measure. For example, a 2 nd grade teacher s results could include the School s Reading MGP or the %P&A on Reading TCAP. The weight of this measure is 10%. 2) School Focus SPF Measures(s) Tied to UIP A teacher, in consultation with his/her evaluator, is required to choose one or more measures from the SPF to include in the growth calculation (e.g., Math Achievement (%P&A), ACCESS Growth (MGP), Growth of IEP students in Reading (MGP), or Composite ACT score) as a collective attribution measure. The weight of this measure is 10%. So, if a teacher chooses two other measures from the SPF, the combined total of those measures weights must be 10%. 3) Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion A teacher, in consultation with his/her evaluator, must choose two or more other measures as part of his or her growth calculation, at least one of which must be an individual attribution measure. These measures should align with the school s goal of increasing student achievement/growth and be comprised of reliable, valid assessments. The weight for these measures must total 30%. For example, a socials studies teacher could choose to use a common grade level social studies summative assessment with a weight of 15% and a socials studies document-based social studies performance task, which overall would total 30%. *The total combined weight of all the measures from #1-3 above must total 50%, no more and no less. The following examples are merely illustrations for a variety of teacher types. Not every measure would be the same for every individual teacher belonging to that type. Revised 8/12/15 24

25 Example 1: Category II 1 st Grade Teacher Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM or Summative Collective School s %P&A on Reading TCAP 10% Assessment School Focus SPF Collective School s Writing MGP 10% Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Individual Teacher s Math MAP growth % meeting growth target 10% Teacher Discretion Collective School s % of students scoring 12+ on district writing 10% assessment Collective 1 st grade Reading MAP growth % meeting growth target 10% Example 2: Category II 7 th Grade Science Teacher Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM or Summative Collective School s TCAP Science %P&A 10% Assessment School Focus SPF Collective School s TCAP Reading MGP 5% Measure(s) Tied to Collective School s ACCESS MGP 5% UIP Other SLO(s) Individual Teacher s data from Approved 7 th grade Common 15% Teacher Discretion Assessment % scoring 3+ on rubric Individual Teacher s data for common district inquiry assessment - % meeting proficiency benchmark 15% Example 3: Category II 11 th Grade English Teacher Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight CGM or Summative Collective School s ACT Score - Reading 10% Assessment School Focus SPF Collective School s TCAP Reading MGP for minority students 10% Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Individual English AP test - % of students scoring 3+ 15% Teacher Discretion Collective School s % of students scoring 12+ on district writing assessment 15% Revised 8/12/15 25

26 CATEGORY III TEACHERS Teachers in Category III do not teach in content areas assessed by State summative assessments. Category III teachers have only data directly attributable to them from district and/or classroom assessments. Further, special services providers may or may not provide instruction to students tied to content standards at all. The following table and explanation outlines a proposed method to use multiple measures to divide and weight the portion of the evaluation based on student growth for the teacher or specialized service provider. The method entails using both required measures and optional measures to ensure a level of consistency as well as flexibility given the unique needs and improvement focus of each school. For every Category III teacher, at least one Other SLO measure must be individually attributable to meet the rules regarding individual and collective attribution. Measures Used for Student Growth Type of Measure Attribution Measure Weight School Focus SPF Measure(s) Tied to UIP Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion Collective TBD by Teacher/Evaluator at the grade, department, or school level Individual or TBD by Teacher/Evaluator 30% Collective *For special services providers whose work cannot be tied directly to SPF measures, the full 50% of the measures of student learning will come from SLOs. Explanation of Growth Measures* 1) School Focus SPF Measures(s) Tied to UIP A teacher, in consultation with his/her evaluator, is required to choose one or more measures from the SPF (unless the specialized service provider s work cannot be directly tied to SPF measures) to include in the growth calculation (e.g., Math Achievement (%P&A), ACCESS Growth (MGP), Growth of IEP students in Reading (MGP), or Composite ACT score) as a collective attribution measure. The weight for this measure is 20%. So, if a teacher chooses two measures from the SPF, the combined total of those measures weights must be at least 20%. 2) Other SLO(s) Teacher Discretion A teacher, in consultation with his/her evaluator, must choose two or more other measures as part of his or her growth calculation, at least one of which must be an individual attribution measures. These measures should align with the school s goal of increasing student achievement/growth and be comprised of reliable, valid assessments. The weight for this measure is 30%. For example, a teacher could choose to use a common content area assessment approved through the school and district as well as an AP test administered to students taking that exam both weighted at 15%, for a total of 30%. *The total combined weight of all the measures from #1-3 above must total 50%, no more and no less. 20%* Revised 8/12/15 26

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