Goal Setting

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09.16.15

Norms

• Courtesy

• Only my laptop / cell phone is needed

• Rest rooms (when you gotta go . . . )

• Triple “S” commentary guidelines

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PURPOSE of Goal Setting

• Increase efficiency and effectiveness

• Moves an organization or individual toward a desired outcomes

• Builds trust between all involved

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Precepts

• You have very limited resources in a school.

• People, money, and time have to sync

• Goals are set with the end in mind

• Goals are set with the student in mind

• Goals aren‘t set in isolation.

• Unshared goals are just individual ideas

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OBSTACLES (common at every level)

• LACK OF COMMUNICATION Top-to-bottom & vice versa

• PROCRASTINATION

• LACK OF CLARITY

• LACK OF FIDELITY Sub-par implementation No follow-through

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Hierarchy of Goal Setting

• School-Wide Goals

• Grade-Level / Department Goals

• Class

• Individual

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SMART GOALS

• Specific

• Measurable

• Attainable

• Realistic / Relevant

• Time Sensitive

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School-Wide Goals• Predicated on student achievement

• Results arrive, data disaggregated • Standards are unwrapped and prioritized• Shared-decision making > goals and feedback

• Timelines• Are set in accordance with district mandates• Include pacing, assessments, data collection

• Department Chairs• Disseminate information• Collect and analyze data

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Grade-Level Goals

• DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL, WHICH ARE SHARED IN THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS

• ~ Department Chairs are the first line of information dissemination ~

• Provide updates– Content, programs, pacing,

• Collect results, review data• Facilitate brainstorming / collaboration

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Grade-Level (department) Goals• Departments focus on:

Strengths / weaknesses / trends

Identify programs or practices for• Enrichment• Remediation

Share Best Practices

Develop timelines for• Assessments• Data Collection

Adjust goals where needed

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Classroom Goals• Your Goals

Your desire to improve is a starting point• As educators, we reflect

– Do over• We guide the student as they reflect on past accomplishments (not shortfalls)

Domain 3• Reflecting on Teaching

– Evaluating Personal Performance Professional Growth Plan

• Measurable goal, actions steps, manageable timelines, and appropriate resources

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Classroom Goals

• Common reasons goals are not achieved

The goal is too difficult or unrealistic.

The goal didn’t have the involvement and commitment needed.

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Teacher Goals• I will increase the use of instructional objectives in

developing classroom teaching strategies

• I will develop procedures for increasing the quality of student-teacher verbal interaction.

• I will increase my level of enthusiasm by the use of overt physical gestures, and expressions

• Craft my questioning style to the multiple level of learners in my classroom

• I will integrate the tech resources available to me on campus.

• I will seek staff development in . . . During 1st qtr

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Question #1 on Goal Setting

• If the school scores are off of the charts (really, really good), do you still have to concern yourself with goal setting in your classroom as much? What’s your opinion?

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Answer #1 on Goal Setting

• Although the school performed really well, there is always room for improvement. Goal setting will give you an effective and efficient approach to student achievement. Moreover, goals can be set for numerous areas, such as discipline and attendance

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Individual Goals

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Individual Goals• Individual Goals must be:

Short term & long term• Short term goals contribute to long term goals.

Expressed in a positive manner (even the shortfalls)• Help them understand what they can do, not what

they didn’t do

Attainable > Realistic• Help the student craft goals that fit the student.• the student should be able to talk about his goal even

in the cafeteria

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Individual Goals• Individual Goals must be:

Monitored

Celebrated

Multiple Goals? • Yes, this student has performance, behavior, and

attendance concerns.

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Question #2 on Goal SettingWhat would you do if one of your students didn’t succeed at attaining his goal?

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Possible Answers #2 on Goal Setting

A. Give him less class work

B. Call Dr. Phil

C. Adjust the goal, and make it more manageable.

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Answer #2 on Goal Setting

A. Give him less class work

B. Call Dr. Phil

C. Adjust the goal, and make it more manageable.

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Question #3 on Goal Setting• Mr. Good Teacher, is in the science department. He

has just completed goal setting with his classes. Mr. Teacher is speaking with his administrator and says, “I’ve finished all of the goal setting with my students, and I will check their progress at the end of the school year.”

• A. The statement is correct with respect to checking progress

• B. Mr. Teacher should check progress in April, because June starts the rainy season.

• C. He should Check the progress periodically

• D. He should check progress after 8th-grade lunch.

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Response(s) #3 on Goal Setting

• A. The statement is correct with respect to checking progress

• B. Mr. Teacher should check progress in April, because June starts the rainy season.

• C. Check the progress periodically.

• D. Check progress after 8th-grade lunch.

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How about a fun closing activity?

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Your goal is to have your class pass the FSA. List the steps along the stairway that lead to success in attaining your goal.

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