Goals, Objectives and Expected Outcomes

Information for DD Council members & staff for completing

the new 5 Year State Plan

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Purpose of the Training

• Review the requirement for 5-Year State Plan goals

• Guidance for developing goals, objectives & expected outcomes

• Things to consider…

• Rationale and Prioritization

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Template items

5-Year State plan goal(s)

Objectives

Expected Outcomes

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Goal(s) – DD Act Requirement

• Section 124(c)(4)(A)

• Specify 5-year goals, as developed through data driven

strategic planning for advocacy, capacity building, and

systemic change related to the areas of emphasis to be

undertaken…

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What is a goal?

• A goal is a measurable statement of purpose for the desired long-term (5-

year), global impact of the area of focus. Goals generally address change.

• Well-written goals help to establish the overall direction for a DD

Council area of focus, define the scope of what the area of focus should

achieve, and serve as the foundation for developing objectives.

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Goal Example (systems change)

• Systems that provide services & supports are

improved so people with developmental

disabilities and their families can live and

thrive in the broader community.

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GOAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

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Criteria to assess goals yes no

GOAL: Systems that provide services & supports are improved so people with developmental

disabilities and their families can live and thrive in the broader community.

1. Does it specify an expected outcome related to an issue for people with developmental disabilities and their families?

2. Is a target population identified?

3. Is it a declarative statement?

4. Is it free of jargon?

5. Is it concise?

6. Is it easily understood?

7. Is it stated in positive terms?

8. Does it provide a framework for strategies andobjectives?

What is an objective?

An objective is a specific, measurable statement of the desired immediate or direct outcomes of the initiative/activity that support the accomplishment of a goal.

Objectives

Describe results to be achieved and the manner in which results will be achieved.

Set targets for progress and accountability

Describe how and when results will be achieved

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Objective Example (systems change)

• By 2021, the Council will improve at least 3 policies

and procedures that impact education, healthcare,

transportation and employment for people with

developmental disabilities and their families.

Sample GOAL: Systems that provide services & supports are improved so people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families can live and thrive in the broader

community.

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The SMART Method

• Who? (target population and who is doing the activity) and What? (action or broad activity for the objective)Specific

• How much change is expected Measurable

• Can be accomplished given current resources and constraints Achievable

• Addresses the scope of the DD Council purpose and proposes reasonable programmatic stepsRealistic

• Provides a timeline indicating when the objective will be met Time-phased

Provides a framework to ensure well-written objectives

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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

Criteria to assess SMART objectives Yes No

OBJECTIVE By 2021, the Council will improve at least 3 policies and procedures that

impact education, healthcare, transportation and employment for people with

developmental disabilities and their families.

Specific: Who (target population and persons doing the activity?)

What (action/activity)

Measurable: How much change is expected

Achievable: Can be accomplished given current resources and constraints

Realistic: Addresses the scope of the program or activity and proposes

reasonable steps

Time-phased: Provides a timeline indicating when the objective will be met

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What is an Expected Outcome?

An Expected Outcome answers the following

question…

• What do you expect to achieve as an outcome of your

investments?

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Example of an Expected Outcome

Objective: By 2021, the Council will improve at least 3 policies and

procedures that impact education, healthcare, transportation and

employment for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

• The systems that provide services and supports will

be more efficient and responsive to the needs of

people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

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Things to Consider…

RationaleInclude a rationale for the goals related to advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change addressed in the Plan.

• Reflect on the Comprehensive Review and Analysis (CRA)

• Demonstrate a relationship between goal(s) and identified needs

PrioritizationInclude a brief explanation of how the Council prioritized issues addressed in the Plan

• Not all issues identified and analyzed in Parts B and C can be addressed by the Council. It is essential that Councils prioritize their work

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Contact us

Sheryl R. Matney

Technical Assistance Director

smatney@nacdd.org

202-506-5813 ext. 148

Angela Castillo-Epps

Technical Assistance Specialist

Acastillo-epps@nacdd.org

202-506-5813 ext. 100

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