What are SGOs?

SGOs are measures of student learning included in the evaluations of all teachers, principals, and assistant/vice principals in New Jersey. Well-designed SGOs provide the following benefits: • For Students: SGOs promote reflective and collaborative teaching practices, alignment among standards, instruction, and assessment, and improvements in student learning. • For Teachers: SGOs provide a method by which teachers can improve their practice while clearly demonstrating their effectiveness through student progress. • For Principals/APs/VPs : Administrators share in the SGO results of their teachers and can use the SGO process to help ensure each student receives the best possible education within their school environment

Timeline for SGO Process

September – October: Determine students’ starting points using multiple measures.

By October 31: With supervisor input and approval, set ambitious yet achievable student learning goals.

October - End of School Year: Track progress and refine instruction accordingly.

By February 15: Make adjustments to SGOs with administrator’s approval.

By End of School Year: Review results and SGO scores and discuss them with your supervisor.