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
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
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
Focus: create shared clarity of
thought, direction, and purpose
Where do we want to be?
Reflection: learn from the past and
identify ways of accomplishing goals
Collaboration: come together to
share knowledge and ideas
-Conzemius & O’Neill
REFLECTION COLLABORATION
Where are we now? 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
Process Goals and Results
Goals
Process Focuses on… Results Focus on
Means Ends
Input Outputs
Capacity improvements Productivity
System interventions
Outcomes
Improvement activities
Improvement targets
Function
Purpose
Process Key Words
Develop Result Key Words
Implement Increase my ability to…
Attend Increase my use of…
Design Increase my knowledge of …
Write Examples
Create Improve my ability to improve
To “do” student behavior
Examples Improve staff’s ability to improve
Implement a reward system for student writing
behavior
Develop a school-wide writing rubric
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, Gather baseline
use what data,
worked establish
SMART Goal,
ACT PLAN develop a
plan
Study the
results, STUDY DO
compare new Implement the
data to plan
baseline data
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