Smart+Goals


 * __ SMART Goals are: __**


 * S **trategic and Specific
 * M **easurable
 * A **ttainable
 * R **esults-Oriented
 * T **imebound


 * Here is an example of a 3rd Grade Team SMART goal:**

This year, 100% of third grade students will demonstrate proficiency in reading fluency and comprehension as measured by our collaboratively developed common assessments.


 * Here is an example for an 8th grade math team:**

This year, we will reduce the percentage of failing grades to 10% or less and the percentage of students unable to meet the state standards to no more than 15%.


 * Here is an example for a high school ELA team:**

At least 25% of the current juniors will enroll in, complete the curriculum and receive a 3 or higher on the exam for Advanced Placement English Literature Course during the 2014-15 school year.

See how all components of the SMART concept are present in all examples?

Recommended procedure:
 * 1) Clarify priorities.
 * 2) Establish the Student Achievement Data you will use to create your goal.
 * 3) Analyze the data and determine your current reality.
 * 4) Determine what you would like to be the new reality.
 * 5) Establish your SMART Goal.
 * 6) Establish the: Strategies and Action Steps, Responsibilities, Timeline, and Evidence of Effectiveness or Success. (You may use the SMART Goal Worksheet)

This SMART Goal Worksheet can be your guide in creating, analyzing, evaluating, tweaking your goals. Please add your team goals and personal goals to the DMS.