SMART GOALS As Related to APPR

SMART GOALS There is absolutely no research correlation between success and family background, race, national origin, financial status, or even educational accomplishments. There is but one correlation with success, and that is ATTITUDE. -Harry Wong

Using Goals for Results S- Specific and Strategic M- Measurable A- Attainable R- Results-Oriented T- Time bound S- narrowly focused, high leverage areas, GAN M- use of both summative and formative measures, qualitative and quantitative data A- a manageable stretch from present levels Serves to inspire rather than discourage R- goals describe the outcome or the result of the implementation T- sets a timeframe for accomplishment Conzemius, A. & O’Neill, J. (2001). Building shared responsibility for student learning. Alexandra, VA: ASCD

SMART Goals for Professional Learning District Level- Challenge, inspire, strategic far-reaching goals (5 years) School Level- Prioritize, target areas on needs of specific populations (1-3 years) Teacher Level- Focus on specific skills and knowledge (annual) -2006 McKay Consulting, LLC

Marzano, R. (2003). What works in schools. Alexandra, VA: ASCD Developing Goals When we establish clear learning goals, the effect on student achievement can be as much as a 41 percentile gain. Marzano, R. (2003). What works in schools. Alexandra, VA: ASCD Focused on results not just process

A Framework for Shared Goal Setting Focus: create shared clarity of thought, direction, and purpose Reflection: learn from the past and identify ways of accomplishing goals Collaboration: come together to share knowledge and ideas -Conzemius & O’Neill FOCUS Where do we want to be? REFLECTION Where are we now? COLLABORATION How will we get there?

Are you process oriented or results oriented? Process Goal (what is it I want to do?) Example: Raise student achievement in ELA Results Goal (where do I want to be?) Example: Increase performance of special education students on the NYS ELA test by 5% in two years Activity- Goal Sorting Use T-chart to categorize each

Process Goals and Results Goals Process Focuses on… Means Input Capacity improvements System interventions Improvement activities Function Process Key Words Develop Implement Attend Design Write Create To “do” Examples Implement a reward system for behavior Develop a school-wide writing rubric Results Focus on Ends Outputs Productivity Outcomes Improvement targets Purpose Result Key Words Increase my ability to… Increase my use of… Increase my knowledge of … Examples Improve my ability to improve student behavior Improve staff’s ability to improve student writing Conzemius, A. & O’Neill, J. (2001). Building shared responsibility for student learning. Alexandra, VA: ASCD

Developing SMART Professional Learning Goals What is your SMART learning goal? What are you seeking to improve? What is your rationale for selecting this goal? What is the impact or result of this goal on student learning? What artifacts or tools will you use to measure the progress of your goal? -2006 McKay Consulting, LLC

SMART Learning Wheel -2007 McCay Consulting, LLC Adjust strategy, use what worked Study the results, compare new data to baseline data Gather baseline data, establish SMART Goal, develop a plan Implement the plan ACT PLAN STUDY DO

Making Building Goals Smart Improve Test Scores Improve Student Behavior Increase Parental Involvement and Support

Test Scores Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Student Behavior Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Parental Support Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Some Ideas

Your SMART Goal Take a few minutes to establish a SMART goal Related to Student Achievement First Steps in a Successful APPR

Team Meetings Establish a SMART Goal for your Team