Smart Goals Presentation

Smart Goals Presentation

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  The Power ofSMART Goals Charles Drew Middle School Wednesday, May 12, 2009 presented by Lisa Michelle Dabbs M.Ed. Kaplan ELA Coach From SMART Goals to Action!
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  SMART Goals S – Strategic and Specific M – Measurable A – Attainable R – Results-based T – Time-bound
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  Is this aSMART Goal? I will lose weight . S pecific? No M easurable? No A chievable? Who knows? R elevant? Maybe T ime-bound? No
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  Is this aSMART Goal? To improve my health, I will lose 10 pounds by August 15, 2009. S pecific? Yes (lose 10 pounds) M easurable? Yes (compare weight before & after) A chievable? Yes (about 1 pound a week) R elevant? Yes (lose weight to improve health) T ime-bound? Yes (by August 15, 2004)
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  LAUSD Goals… Instructionalconversations Academic Vocabulary Cooperative Learning Strategic use of graphic organizers S pecific M easurable A ttainable R esearch-based T ime-bound
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  Let’s Practice… SampleDrew Middle School Goals Improve reading scores on the CST Improve math scores on the CST Increase use of technology Increase teacher collaboration within departments
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  Improve reading… Toimprove reading, double the number of books checked out from the school library by June, 2009. S pecific Double the number of library books checked out from the school library M easurable Compare # in 2007 and 2008 A ttainable Yes (e.g., if less than 50% of kids currently checking out books) R esearch-based Reading books at home is one step toward improving reading T ime-bound By June, 2009
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  Improve math… Toimprove math, S pecific M easurable A ttainable R esearch-based T ime-bound
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  Technology… To increaseuse of technology, S pecific M easurable A ttainable R esearch-based T ime-bound
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  Collaboration… To increaseteacher collaboration within the departments, S pecific M easurable A ttainable R esearch-based T ime-bound
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  From Goal toAction! Brainstorm activities or teaching strategies that can help you achieve your goal Then, evaluate: Which are the most doable? Which would have the biggest impact? Which would be measurable? Remember: The “best” activity or strategy means nothing if it’s not Standards Based and focused on improving student achievement!
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  For Each Activity…Identify: Expected Results When Activity will be implemented What is needed to implement it Who is responsible Intended audience
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  Getting Results Reflectregularly on how you’re doing on your goals (at least once a week) Communicate the status to all stakeholders (notes,memos,email) Be Accountable for ALL your results What’s Working What’s Not Revise goals based on outcomes and results.
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  Next Steps… Questions?…Quiz? SMART Goal foldable activity…