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ESSA, SEL & AccountabilityJune 19, 2018
Presenters
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Linda Dusenbury, Director, Collaborating States Initiative, CASEL
Hanna Melnick, Research Analyst & Policy Advisor, Learning Policy Institute
Jeremy Taylor, Director, Assessment & Continuous Improvement, CASEL
https://casel.org/collaborative-state-initiative/
CASEL Collaborating States Initiative
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CSI Emerging Insights Report
(June 2018)
https://casel.org/wp-
content/uploads/2018/06/CSI-
Insights.pdf
Interested in joining?
Contact Linda Dusenbury at
learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/encouraging-social-emotional-learning-new-accountability-report
Encouraging Social and Emotional Learning: Next Steps for States
What is “student success” and how do we measure it?
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What is SEL?
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Academic
learning
Social and emotional learning
Positive School Climate
(School is safe, with strong relationships, engaging teaching and learning, and adequate
resources)
SEL and School Climate: Foundations for Academic Learning
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Types of indicators in an an accountability and continuous improvement system
Federal• Reported for federal / state accountability systems
• Used to identify schools for improvement
State-reported
State-supported or
locally selected
Types of indicators in an an accountability and continuous improvement system
Federal• Reported for federal / state accountability systems
• Used to identify schools for improvement
State-reported• Reported for schools statewide
• Used for state and local improvement
State-supported or
locally selected
Types of indicators in an an accountability and continuous improvement system
Federal• Reported for federal / state accountability systems
• Used to identify schools for improvement
State-reported• Reported for schools statewide
• Used for state and local improvement
State-supported or
locally selected
• Provided by state for voluntary use or adopted locally
• Used for local improvement
How can we measure SEL and school climate? Where do measures fit in accountability systems?
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Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
SEL
Measures of students’
social-emotional
competencies
X
School
climate
Student
outcomes
How can we measure SEL and school climate? Where do measures fit in accountability systems?
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Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
Student
outcomes
School
climate
SEL
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
School
climate
SEL
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
School
climate
Surveys of school climate
and supports for SEL
X* X X
SEL
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
SEL
Surveys, observations, or
performance assessments
of students’ social-
emotional competencies
X
School
climate
Surveys of school climate
and supports for SEL
X* X X
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
*Only student surveys meet ESSA’s requirements.
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
SEL
Measures of students’
social-emotional
competencies
X
School
climate
Surveys of school climate
and supports for SEL
X* X X
Student
outcomes
Sample Survey items
SEL Survey
• I think about what might happen before making a decision.
• I respect my classmate’s opinions during a disagreement.
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School Climate Survey
• I feel safe at this school.
• At this school, there is a teacher or some other adult who really cares about me.
• My classes are challenging.
• This school is a supportive and inviting place for staff to work.
How can we measure SEL and school climate? Where do measures fit in accountability systems?
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Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
Student
outcomes
School
climate
SEL
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
School
climate
SEL
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
School
climate
Surveys of school climate
and supports for SEL
X* X X
SEL
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
SEL
Surveys, observations, or
performance assessments
of students’ social-
emotional competencies
X
School
climate
Surveys of school climate
and supports for SEL
X* X X
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
*Only student surveys meet ESSA’s requirements.
Measure Federal State-
reported
State-
supported
or local
SEL
Measures of students’
social-emotional
competencies
X
School
climate
Surveys of school climate
and supports for SEL
X* X X
Student
outcomes
Suspension rates
Chronic absenteeism rates
X X X
1. Support measures of students’ social and emotional competence for local use
What can states do?
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1. Support measures of students’ social and emotional competence for local use
2. Include measures of school climate, supports for SEL, & related outcomes in statewide reporting systems
What can states do?
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1. Support measures of students’ social and emotional competence for local use
2. Include measures of school climate, supports for SEL, & related outcomes in statewide reporting systems
3. Provide districts with well-validated measurement tools
What can states do?
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1. Support measures of students’ social and emotional competence for local use
2. Include measures of school climate, supports for SEL, & related outcomes in statewide reporting systems
3. Provide districts with well-validated measurement tools
4. Offer resources and technical assistance for data analysis and professional learning
What can states do?
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Learning Policy Institute Resources
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Contact:
Hanna Melnick [email protected]
States Using School Climate Measures Under ESSA
Source: LPI’s forthcoming report on ESSA. For updates, go to bit.ly/LPIupdates
For the full table, see: https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/encouraging-
social-emotional-learning-new-accountability-report
Source: 5 Essentials Survey, https://illinois.5-essentials.org/2017/
Using school climate surveys to improve – Illinois
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Questions
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Social Emotional Learning Assessment Guidance
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/clim/social/imp/
MN SEL Assessment Guidance
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