SMART Goals

How to write an effective SMART goal

SMART Goals are:

S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Results-Oriented
T = Time-bound
Example: Standard 4F

● During the 2017-18 school year I will incorporate at least 2

group-work activities in my lessons per quarter in order to
increase the overall average on our CDAs from 60% to
70%.
● Time-Bound
● Specific, Measurable
● Results-Oriented, Measurable
Example: Standard 1A & 1B

● During the 2017-18 school year I will utilize exit tickets in my

classroom at least 3 days per week in order to better
understand the skills abilities of my students and increase the
th
overall average 6 grade EOG math proficiency by at least
5%.
● Time-Bound
● Specific, Measurable
● Results-Oriented, Measurable
Example: Standard 4C

● During the 2017-18 school year I will incorporate a variety of

materials and instructional strategies in order to better meet the
needs of all students and increase the overall proficiency on the
post-test from 65% to 85%.
● Time-Bound
● Specific, Measurable
● Results-Oriented, Measurable
Example: Standards 1A & 4B

● During the 2017-18 school year I will utilize exit tickets in

my classroom at least 3 days per week in order to better
understand the skills abilities of my students and ensure
at least 60% of my students show growth on the EOG.
● Time-Bound
● Specific, Measurable
● Results-Oriented, Measurable
Non-Examples

● Students will do better on the EOG.

● Student scores on the EOG will increase to 75%.
● Teacher will incorporate more group work in my lessons.
● My students will learn how to divide fractions.
● I will reflect 3 times per week.
● Teacher will incorporate critical thinking skills into her
lessons.
Getting to your PDP

Log-in to your NCEd Cloud

Click on the True North Logic Icon

Click on My Evaluation
Self Assessment

-Everyone should complete a self-assessment before

completing your PDP goals.

-Your completed self assessment should help you create your

PDP goals.

-Look for the GREEN check. If the check isn’t green look for
a “mark complete” button to turn the check green.
Professional Development Plan (PDP)

● Once you’re ready to start your PDP click on “Start Plan”

Parts of your PDP

● Goals
○ Your SMART goal!
● Activities
○ What will you DO to accomplish your goal? This should read almost as
a step-by-step guide.
● Expected Outcomes
○ examples: increased collaboration, increased achievement on unit
tests, increased growth, better participation, etc.
● Evidence of Completion
○ Examples: communication logs, lesson plans, PLC notes, gradebook,
etc.
Parts of your PDP

● Resources
○ examples: time to collaborate, PD, etc.
● Timeline
○ ex: by June 2018
Math Department Goal

● During the 2017-18 school year I will utilize data from

common formative assessments in order to better
understand the skills abilities of my students and ensure
at least 36% of Brogden students are proficient on the
EOG test.
ELA Department Goal

● During the 2017-18 school year I will utilize data from

common formative assessments in order to better
understand the skills abilities of my students and ensure
at least ____ of Brogden students are proficient on the
EOG test.
○ 6th: 37%
○ 7th: 35%
○ 8th: 39%