Goals are Dreams with Deadlines

Who sets goals? 87% of people don’t set goals 10% do set goals but don’t write them down 3% write down their goals Of that 3%, more than half accomplish what they wrote down.

The “Post It” Note A Revolutionary Goal Tool

Florence Chadwick Take a minute to read her story. When finished, turn to a partner and share your thoughts about this story.

Why set goals? Sets a clear target for achievement Help you focus your time and effort Provide motivation Provides roadmap to accomplishment

Visualizing your goal What you imagine yourself to be, you will become. When you visualize something, your brain goes to work full time to achieve what it has seen. –-Allison Grenier Daily Successful Habits

The Story of Tererai Trent

Do we value goal setting as a school? school system?

Students Setting Goals All students will set goals with their teacher this year. They will set at least two academic goals and one behavior. Goals can include, math, reading, writing, handwriting, spelling, organization, etc.

What will this look like? Student goals are written and posted in classroom. They offer a year round bulletin board that is interactive and meaningful. Teachers model how to set and develop goals

Week 1 Help students identify their goals. Each grade can decide how they want the goals to look. (paragraphs, sheet, basketball,etc.) SMART Goals Goals should be posted around the room. (Bulletin Board, etc.)

Sample-Grade 4 This year I want to accomplish many goals. The first goal I have set for myself is to turn in all of my homework on time. Last year, I had a lot of problems with homework. I will accomplish this by writing down my assignments in my planner everyday, checking with the teacher when I am not sure about assignment, and I will try to keep my papers organized in a binder so I don’t lose my work.

Sample-Kindergarten Goal One of my goals this year is to learn all of my letters and sounds. Right now, I know 10 letters and some sounds. To reach this goal I will pay attention to my teacher, practice at home, and ask questions when I am confused.

S - specific, significant, stretching M - measurable, meaningful, motivational A - agreed upon, attainable, achievable, acceptable, action-oriented R - realistic, relevant, reasonable, rewarding, results-oriented T - time-based, timely, tangible, trackable

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES Students facilitate meetings between the student, their teacher, and their parents for the purpose of 1) reviewing educational progress, 2) setting goals, and 3) securing parent help with goals.

Student Led Conferences Accountability for learning Student reflection on their work and their role as a learner Improved communication between school, student, and parent Motivation

Students facilitate meetings between the student, their teacher, and their parents for the purpose of 1)reviewing educational progress, 2) setting goals, and 3) securing parent help with goals.

Students should: Learn about student-led conferences Select sample work to share Reflect on their goals and set new goals (Resources) Learn ways to improve various behaviors and attitudes Practice

Student Portfolios Keep samples of student work for each subject. Try to add a piece from reading and math each week or so to have a good selection to choose from. Students can also select work they wish to share. Two weeks prior to the conference, teachers and students select sit and review their goals and each select work that will help them show their progress towards goals. Students along with Teacher input, will write a reflection on their progress. This will be the support their preparation for the students led-conference.

 Present report card and portfolio  Review reflection sheet (1-4 minutes)  Teacher input and comments (7-10 minutes)  Conversation - Looking forward - Be sure to use the opportunity to talk about how parent can support goals.

Student Led Conferences What do they look like?

 Student Evaluation  Parent Evaluation  Teacher Evaluation

 Goal Setting Skills  Reflection Skills  Self Evaluation Skills  Facilitation Skills  Choice Awareness STUDENTS LEARN

The child doesn’t show? The parent doesn’t show? You need to talk about very serious issues? The child is not able to share?

Who can support students goals? ALL OF US!

Resources

Questions?