1. From SMART Goals to Action! at Partnering with Families and Closing the Achievement Gap May 26, 2004 Seattle, Washington presented by Michele Anciaux Aoki, Ph.D.

2. SMART Goals S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable R – Relevant T – Time-bound

3. Is this Goal SMART? I will lose weight. Specific?No Measurable?No Achievable?Who knows? Relevant?Maybe Time-bound?No

4. Is this Goal SMART? To improve my health, I will lose 10 pounds by August 15, 2004. Specific?Yes (lose 10 pounds) Measurable?Yes (compare weight before & after) Achievable?Yes (about 1 pound a week) Relevant?Yes (lose weight to improve health) Time-bound?Yes (by August 15, 2004)

5. Let’s Practice Sample Family Partnership Goals Improve reading Improve math Increase use of technology Increase community collaboration in the school

6. Improve reading… To improve reading, double the number of books checked out from the school library by May, 2005. SpecificDouble the number of library books checked out from the school library MeasurableCompare # in 2004 and 2005 AchievableYes (e.g., if less than 50% of kids currently checking out books) RelevantReading books at home is one step toward improving reading Time-boundBy May, 2005

7. Improve math… To improve math, Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound

8. Technology… To increase use of technology, Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound

9. Community… To increase community collaboration in the school, Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound

10. From Goal to Action! 1. Brainstorm activities or strategies that can help you achieve your goal 2. Then, evaluate: Which are the most doable? Which would have the biggest impact? Which would be fun? Remember: The “best” activity or strategy means nothing if you’re not motivated to complete it.

11. For Each Activity… Identify: Expected Results When Activity will be implemented What is needed to implement it Persons responsible Target audience

12. Getting Results Reflect regularly on how you’re doing on your goals (at least once a month) Communicate the status to all stakeholders (email works great) Be Accountable for ALL your results What’s Working What’s Not Revise goals, as needed