STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) PROCESS TEMPLATE
SLO is a process to document a measure of educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards. SLOs are a
part of Pennsylvania’s multiple-measure, comprehensive system of Educator Effectiveness authorized by Act 82 (HB 1901).
Context
Goal
Indicators
Expectations
Measures
1. Classroom Context
1a. Name
1b. School
1d. Class/
Course Title
1g. Typical
Class Size
World Language, Level 1
30
1e. Grade
Level
1h. Class
Frequency
1c. District
1f. Total # of
Students
1i. Typical
Class Duration
9
Daily
NHS/CR/Bristol
Township
120
40 minutes
2. SLO Goal
2a. Goal Statement
2b. PA Standards
Demonstrate effective communication in the target language by speaking and listening;
writing; and reading
ACTFL 1.1 Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express
feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
ACTFL 1.2 Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of
topics.
ACTFL 1.3 Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or
readers on a variety of topics.
2c. Rationale
Speaking, listening, reading and writing are integral to second language learning and can be
used to evaluate the student’s ability to communicate in the language.
3. Performance Measures (PM)
3a.
Name
PM #1: Speaking and Listening Skills
PM #2: Writing Skills
PM #3: Reading Assessments
PM #4:
PM #5:
3c.
Purpose
PM #1: The Speaking and Listening task is
intended to measure students’ proficiency in
verbal communication conveyed in the target
language on real-world topics, as required by
the ACTFL standards.
PM #2: The Writing task is intended to
measure students’ proficiency in written
communication given a prompt, as required by
the ACTFL standards.
PM #3: The Reading assessment is intended to
measure students’ proficiency in reading and
comprehending written communication
conveyed in the target language, as required by
3b.
Type
District-designed Measures and Examinations
Nationally Recognized Standardized Tests
Industry Certification Examinations
Student Projects
Student Portfolios
Other:___________________________
3d.
Metric
Growth (change in student performance
across two or more points in time)
Mastery (attainment of a defined level of
achievement)
Growth and Mastery
the ACTFL standards.
3e.
Administration
Frequency
3g.
Resources/
Equipment
3i.
Administration
& Scoring
Personnel
PM #1: Once during the last quarter of
the instructional period
PM #2: Once during the last quarter of
the instructional period
PM #3: Once during the last quarter of
the instructional period
PM #1: Speaking skills – audio
recorder???
PM #2: Writing skills – no special
resources
PM #3: Reading Assessment – no
special resources
PM #1: Classroom teacher will
administer and score (scoring teams?)
PM #2: Same as above
PM #3: Same as above
3f.
Adaptations/
Accommodations
3h.
Scoring Tools
3j.
Performance
Reporting
IEP
Gifted IEP
ELL
Other
PM #1: Speaking/listening Rubric
PM #2: Writing Skills Rubric
PM #3: Reading Assessment score
key
PM #1: Summary report of students
who meet the PI target
PM #2: Same as above
PM #3: Same as above
4. Performance Indicators (PI)
PI Target #1: Achieve Advanced or proficient on all four dimensions of the Speaking and
Listening Rubric
PI Target #2: Achieve Advanced or proficient on all four dimensions of the Writing Skills
rubric
PI Target #3: Score 80% or higher on the Reading Assessment
4a.
PI Targets:
All Student Group
4b.
PI Targets:
Focused Student Group
(optional)
For IEP students who have a Basic or Below Basic reading ability as evidenced by PSSA
scores in ELL
PI Target #1 Achieve Basic in two out of four dimensions in the Speaking and Listening
Rubric
PI Target #2: Achieve Basic in two out of four dimensions of the Writing Skills Rubric
PI Target #3: Respond correctly to Questions 1-5 on the Reading Assessment
4c.
PI Linked
(optional)
4d.
PI Weighting
(optional)
PI
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Weight
5. Elective Rating
5a. Level
Failing
0% to ___ % of
students will meet the
PI targets.
Needs Improvement
___% to ___% of
students will meet the
PI targets.
Proficient
___% to ___% of
students will meet the
PI targets.
Distinguished
___% to 100% of
students will meet the
PI targets.
Teacher Signature _________________________Date______ Evaluator Signature _____________________Date______
5b. Rating
Distinguished (3)
Proficient (2)
Needs Improvement (1)
Failing (0)
Notes/Explanation
Teacher Signature _________________________Date______ Evaluator Signature _____________________Date______