First Try at Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) for Performance Based Class

The results from my SLOs came back and indicated high growth, but...

This process can not be valid or reliable nor should it be used in any sort of evaluative manner--for a student or a teacher.  It should not even be used to measure student growth.  It should not be used now or in the future to contribute to a teacher's TEM score attached to a teaching certificate.  It is not even valid enough to provide for a summative assessment contributing to a student's 9 weeks grade.  There are too many variables/issues to count it as "standardized."

Ideas for Documenting TKES Standard 3: Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning and to facilitate the students’ acquisition of key knowledge and skills.

1. Engages students in active learning and maintains interest
1. An essay that encompasses your overall emphasis in student engagement and mastery of standards.
2. Lesson plans that show standard, concept, practice, and application of new ideas.
3. Examples and lesson plans of how the lesson builds on students' prior knowledge.
4. Pictures or copies of handouts of how you maintained students' interest
2. Builds upon students’ existing knowledge and skills
1. Lesson plans that consistently show activating students' prior knowledge
2. An essay that would detail how you regularly build on your students' pre-existing knowledge and skills.
3. Examples of handouts/worksheets that show scaffolding of knowledge
4. A list of the different ways you activate students' prior knowledge
3. Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout the lesson
1. Lesson plans that detail how the learning goal is reinforced throughout the lesson
2. Examples of depth of knowledge questions used during a lesson.
3. Words, sequencing, or structure that shows your regular reinforcing of the lesson.
4. Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources
1. Lesson plans that show differentiation of content, process, and/or product (differentiation can be one, two, or all three of those; additionally, it can be differentiated groups, locations, environment, etc.)
2. Provide pictures of differentiated classroom.
3. Lesson plans that detail acceleration and remediation
4. Lesson plans that show pacing, transitions, and expectations.
5. List of instructional strategies used for that learning goal (use the "75 Instructional Strategies" or the "Nine Most Effective Instructional Strategies" links for ideas)
5. Effectively uses appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
1. Examples (list) of technology used in learning goals and how they were used.
2. Lesson plans listing technology used for that lesson.
3. Examples of SmartBoard pages used for lesson
4. Examples of handouts, visuals, non-linguistic representations which help supplement learning
6. Communicates and presents material clearly, and checks for understanding
1. Examples of handouts, visuals, pictures, links that have been used to supplement students' learning.
2. Examples of the aural, visual, and kinesthetic means used to supplement students' learning.
3. Essay: 3.6; Checks for Understanding
4. Lesson plans showing depth of knowledge questions and sequencing of lesson
7. Develops higher-order thinking through questioning and problem-solving activities
1. Lesson plans detailing the sequencing of material for a learning goal; list higher order thinking questions, problem solving activities, and grouping activities; be sure to state how and why the students are grouped in the way they are.
2. Provide pictures with explanation of problem solving activities
8. Engages students in authentic learning by providing real-life examples and interdisciplinary connections
1. If you link your subject to real life examples or other subjects, this should be easy. Provide a copy of the program, the study guide, the other subject's connection to yours, etc.
2. Provide lesson plans of the integration of the interdisciplinary connections
3. Provide pictures of the out-of-classroom (real life) connectedness.

Documenting Evidence for TKES Standards

I have posts with ideas for documenting the Standards.  As I can, I'll complete the list for all 10 Standards.

As a reminder, it seems to be the consensus that the evidence only counts if it aligns with what the Evaluator observes in the classroom; so, document the Standards and Elements that support what you do in the classroom.  You can not document your way to a higher score.

Organizing your documentation through a notebook(s) and table of contents should help the Evaluator find everything quickly and easily; I have already posed ideas on how to do that....

Hope your evaluations are going well, and you are proving to be a highly effective teacher.

Ideas for Documenting TKES Standard 2: Instructional Planning

Instructional Planning: The teacher plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.

As a reminder, it is my understanding that most Evaluators use the evidence and documentation provided to confirm what they see in the classroom observations. So, if you had hundreds of samples, but they never saw how you used it or applied it, you evidence would have little weight. I had approximately 150 pieces of evidence to support Instructional Planning.

1. Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning.
1. Individual student metacognitive tracking results
2. Summative assessments
3. Section summative assessment reports linking the assessment with future planning and lesson plans.
4. Assessment reports that detail how grouping was determined.
5. Progress report data.
2. Develops plans that are clear, logical, sequential, and integrated across the curriculum (e.g., long-term goals, lesson plans, and syllabi).
1. Series of lesson plans that detail: routines, rituals, classroom expectations, high expectations, plans and means for differentiating instruction, long-term goals, connection of individual learning elements to state standards, and results/reports showing mastery of elements with standards.
3. Plans instruction effectively for content mastery, pacing, and transitions.
1. Series of lesson plans that detail: integrated curriculum to long-term goals, examples of Essential Question for the day, transition strategies
2. Pacing guides, curriculum maps
3. Examples of multi-modal presentations to aid in student learning, extending and accelerating activities, graphic representations to aid learning, and application of new concepts.
4. Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students.
1. Show examples of differentiated products for summative assessments.
2. Show examples of lessons, plans, assessments, and follow up assessments showing planning and assessment tracking of student progress.
3. Lesson plans detailing multiple means of presenting material allowing for students' different prior knowledge, ability level, and learning modalities.
5. Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curricula and standards, and student learning needs.
1. Lesson plans that show exact connection between lesson goals, state standards, and how the curriculum will help the students.
2. Copies of samples of how visuals are used to help explain material.
3. Samples of how instruction goes from general to specific or how the different developmental needs of the students are being met.
6. Develops appropriate course, unit, and daily plans, and is able to adapt plans when needed
1. List of priorities and details of how lessons meet standards and student learning needs.
2. Summary assessment reports.
3. Correlation of lesson plans, state standards, and/or national standards.

Ideas for Documenting Standard 1: Professional Knowledge

Here are some suggestions and ideas for providing evidence for the TKES process for Standard 1. As I have become aware--as in a court of law--evidence is not evidence if it is not allowed or reviewed. Similarly, if you provide documentation but it is never reviewed by the Evaluator, it can not affect your rating. I had 220 pieces of detailed evidence for Standard 1. Most Evaluators use the documentation to support what they see in the classroom; so, you may think twice before putting too much work into the documentation. Some friends of mine received IVs with no additional evidence provided.

1. Addresses appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements.
1. Your content standards and any correlation to the national standards or Common Core
2. List of Essential Questions or Lesson Prompt questions associated with your lesson plans.
3. Several Lesson Plans
2. Facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
1. List of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels with most often used words circled.
2. Sample DOK questions used in class.
3. Sample Lesson Plans show planned use of DOK questions
3. Demonstrates ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real-world experiences and applications.
1. Index and samples of learning experiences, inter-related subject material, and real-world applications.
2. Flyers, programs, and copies of announcements for real-world experiences or applications.
4. Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of subject matter.
1. Copies of final transcripts from all degrees earned.
2. Copies of certificates, areas of specialization, professional development, or webinars.
3. Letters or electronic mail recognizing honors or awards earned.
4. Pamphlets or news articles detailing involvement in community, region, state, national, or global level.
5. Copies of the title page (or in its entirety) your published articles, essays, or handbooks.
5. Exhibits pedagogical skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught and best practice based on current research.
1. List of instructional strategies you use throughout the year (see 72 Instructional Strategies or The Nine Most Effective Instructional Strategies)
2. Examples of the use of instructional strategies from lesson plans.
3. Examples of handouts that use different instructional strategies, differentiation, or modalities.
4. Examples of extending, acceleration, or remediation used.
5. Copies of articles, handouts, and examples of how the ideas were used in lessons.
6. Photographs of student engagement during best practices.
7. Research you have conducted or reviewed on best practices.
6. Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations for all students and a clear understanding of the curriculum.
1. Handouts of your syllabus or expectations for the year.
2. Examples of student work, student reflection, and graded student work.
7. Displays an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
1. Highlighted articles showing your review of articles related to your students' age group.
2. Examples or essay of how you applied article's ideas to your students.