S.M.A.R.T. Growth Plans (combining PGPs and SLOs)
Section 2: Student Impact Goals (SLO)
Currently, the state law calls for educator evaluations to “take into account student growth and assessment data … using multiple measures that may include student learning objectives.” Within the Growth Plan, we will refer to this portion as the Student Impact Goals. The Growth Plan may constitute multiple measures if there are two or more goals associated with student growth and assessment data. States such as Indiana and Rhode Island require two while limiting teachers to four goals. Therefore, we recommend a minimum of three total goals (1 Teacher Action and 2 Student Impact Goals) and a maximum of 5 total goals (i.e. 3 Teacher Action and 2 Student Impact Goals). Local superintendents agreed on the following requirements:
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How to complete the Student Impact section
After meeting with department or grade level about priority knowledge and skills to measure student achievement, consider collaborating together to write two or three Student Impact Goals. The Student Impact Goals are based on the essential components of Student Learning Objectives (SLO). An SLO scoring guide (WI) describes the process well: “The educator engages in a comprehensive, data-driven process that results in student growth. The Educator sets rigorous (and attainable) goals; skillfully uses appropriate assessments; continuously monitors progress; adjusts instruction based on progress monitoring data.” Extensive SLO guidance can be found online with Rhode Island DoE, a RttT state focused on SLOs, please strive to keep these simple, compliant and meaningful.
Accessing the Resources
The components of the blank Template can be placed in systems like PIVOT, iObservation and Frontline, or simply use the Google Doc. There is also a Guidance Doc that supports the criteria for completing the template. Districts will differ on how thorough they expect Growth Plans, to see three different size samples, click below for: