FAQ Category Archives: HR

A: Once the SLGO SMART goals are designed and approved by the principal/administrator, licensed staff will start collecting the information needed to measure student progress as defined in the SLGO SMART goal, including baseline scores and relevant student work. The … Continue reading →

A: Teachers who are responsible for student learning in tested subjects and grades (i.e. ELA and Mathematics in grades 3-8 and 11) must use state assessments as one measure and will also select one or more additional measures from Category … Continue reading →

A:  Baseline and trend data include multiple, appropriate, and consistent assessments such as screening, diagnostic, District benchmark and state benchmark assessments, progress monitoring, past assessment data, and/or pre-assessment results (e.g., easyCBM) or other performance data sources (e.g., classroom measures, authentic … Continue reading →

A:  SLGO SMART goals: Reinforce evidence-based instructional practice: The goal process aligns with good instructional practice in which teachers/specialists set goals for their students and use data (formative and summative) to track student progress and modify instruction based on student … Continue reading →

A:  SLGO SMART goals provide a clear connection between instruction, assessment, and student data. Teachers/Specialist employ a range of instructional strategies, skills and techniques to affect outcomes for student academic learning, growth, critical thinking, social emotional and behavior. For example, … Continue reading →

A:  Two (2) SLGO SMART goals are required. The teacher/specialists in collaboration with the principal/administrator set goals between which all students in a classroom, learning environment, or course are included. A course is considered a content and/or grade-specific class. For … Continue reading →

A:  SLGOs are based on student learning needs identified by a review of data reflecting students’ baseline skills.

A:  All teachers, specialists, instructors, and administrators must comply with the Effective and Growth Systems requirements. The following definitions apply in accordance with Senate Bill 290 and the Oregon Framework (ESEA Waiver): Teacher: Any individual holding a Teacher Standards and … Continue reading →

A:  SLGO SMART goals describe clearly and specifically learning targets students are expected to meet. The goal defines which students and/or student subgroups are included in a particular goal, how their progress will be measured during the instructional time period, … Continue reading →

A:  SMART goals are defined as S=Specific & Strategic; M= Measurable; A= Appropriate, Achievable/Attainable; R= Realistic, Results-Focused, Relevant; T= time-Bound.  SMART Goals An Introduction and are used in the development of student growth goals Student Learning SMART Goals and Objectives and … Continue reading →