Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) are course-long learning objectives set by teachers to identify and then monitor student progress along a learning progression towards critical learning outcomes. Based on the Colorado Academic and Common Core State Standards, the goal of SLOs is to focus teachers on setting ambitious, realistic and measurable objectives towards student mastery of the S­tandards.

SLOs provide a process by which teachers start in the right place – determining what our students need to know by the end of each course to succeed in college, career and life. Teachers then plan backwards in an aligned, thoughtful way to ensure that every minute of instruction and assessment is working towards our common goal of Every Child Succeeds. By implementing SLOs, DPS seeks to maximize student growth by making effective teaching practices a part of every teacher’s planning.

Please Note: SLOs and Capstone use the same rubrics and sample tasks; therefore, any task aligned to a district model SLO may also be used for a student's Capstone Portfolio.

General Resources

Student Learning Objectives: An Overview
SLO Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
2019-20 Timeline
SLO Requirements - Guidance and Recommendations
SLO Action List
Schoology Course: DPS Student Learning Objectives: 101
    (strongly recommended for all teachers and leaders new to DPS)
    (e-mail SLOhelp@dpsk12.org for access code)

Updates for District Model English Language Development (ELD) SLOs
**New for 2019-20 **

District Model ELD SLO Update Summary
District Model ELD SLO Updates Screencast
    Presentation used in Screencast 
     (strongly recommended for all teachers using ELD SLOs and their evaluators)
SLO Scoring Matrix specific to Model ELD SLOs 
Guidance for Determining Language Proficiency Levels (both baseline and EOY)

LEAP and SLOs

SLO Scoring Matrix
Overview of SLOs and Student Growth
Finalizing which SLOs are used in LEAP Evaluation

Process Resources

Preparedness and Baseline Data
Determining Baseline Preparedness Turnkey
Protocol for Determining Student Preparedness Levels
Building a Learning Progression Rubric
SLO Conversation Facilitator Guide - Baseline Preparedness
Adjusting Preparedness After an SLO Long Term Goal is Approved

Progress Monitoring Student Progress
Body of Evidence – Guiding Questions
SLO Conversation Facilitator Guide - Mid Year Conversation

Determining End-of-Course Expectation Levels
Protocol for Determining End-of-Year Expectation Levels
SLO Conversation Facilitator Guide - EOY LEAP Conversation
What Expected, One Year of Growth Looks Like From Different Preparedness Levels
Reaching Collaborative Consensus on SLO end-of-course levels
Guidance for Neutral Content Experts - Supporting SLO Collaborative Consensus
Neutral Content Expert Feedback Template

Pre-Recorded screencast for teachers on SLO End-of-Year Approval Process Updates

• Pre-Recorded screencast
• Slide deck used in screencast

Information for Special Educators, Non-Classroom Licensed Professionals, and Other Sub-Groups

SLO Guidance for Pathways Teachers
SLO Guidance for Gifted and Talented
SLOs for Licensed Professionals Other Than Classroom Teachers

For School Leaders

End-of-Year SLO Approval Process Updates

• Recorded webinar
• Slide deck used in webinar

SLO Application Resources

SLO Application Teacher User Guide
SLO Application SSPs/Others User Guide
SLO Application Evaluator of Teachers User Guide
SLO Application Evaluator of SSPs/Others User Guide
Teacher-Student Attribution Guidance

For more information on the SLO process for SSPs see the SSP SLO website. Please contact the Talent Management team for any questions regarding the SLO process for SSPs.