Spartanburg County School

District Two

GBE Process

Review of Goal Approval Process-1

Orientation for teachers on March 15, 1999. Rough draft (goals and strategies) submitted

to principal for review by March 26, 1999. Teacher revisions as needed Principal review of any revisions Sampling of principal-approved goals and

strategies will be selected by April 16, 1999 to determine consistency across the district.

District review

Review of Goal Approval Process-2 Selected samples returned and discussed with

principals by April 30, 1999. Principal meets with teacher for revisions (if

any needed) Formal approval of goals, strategies,

monitoring process, and supportive evidence by May 30, 1999.

During August 1999, the principals will meet with teachers to ensure that the process is underway.

GBE Review--Writing Goals

Goals Must Be in the Areas of:

Instruction Student achievement Professional growth

All Goals Should Be...

Specific: Must clearly state what is to be

accomplished. Measurable:

Must be able to support with evidence.

All Goals Should Be...

Challenging and Ambitious: Must take energy and discipline. Must be above and beyond what the

teacher is presently doing. Must relate to current teaching assignment.

Realistic: Must be obtainable.

Bottom Line...

All Goals Must Benefit Students!

What is the difference between goals and strategies?

A goal is what the teacher plans to accomplish.

Strategies are the specific steps and/or activities required to achieve the goal.

Evaluation is based on the attainment of goals, not the completion of strategies.

What is a Goal?

Broad General Statement Something that is measurable Written with an Action Verb

SAMPLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS

Sample Student Achievement Goal #2

To improve student achievement, I will improve my student’s verbal scores on the SAT by 100 points over the PSAT in my 11th grade Honors English classes.

Sample Student Achievement Goal #3

To improve student achievement, 95% of my 4th grade students will achieve 95% mastery on 4 minute timed-tests in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Sample Student Achievement Goal #4

To improve student achievement, 95% of my algebra I students will achieve 80% on district end-of-course test.

Sample Student Achievement Goal #5

To improve student achievement, 80% of my students will score “basic” or above on PACT in reading, writing, and math.

Sample Student Achievement Goal #6

To improve student achievement, 80% of the students will achieve 80% on the visual memory subtest of the CSAB.

Sample Student Achievement Goal #7

To improve student achievement, I will improve the percentage of students successfully completing the Presidential Fitness Test by five percent.

SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONAL

GOALS

Sample Instructional Goal #1 To improve instruction, I will effectively

manage my classroom.

This type of goal may be assigned by the principal.

Sample Instructional Goal #2 To improve instruction, I will develop and

implement thematic units for language arts and math based on PACT standards.

Sample Instructional Goal #3 (Group) To improve instruction, along with the other

3rd grade teachers, I will develop an integrated social studies and S. C. history curriculum.

Sample Instructional Goal #4 To improve instruction, I will develop and

use instructional materials to support the elementary Spanish program.

Sample Instructional Goal #5 To improve instruction, I will vary my

instructional delivery to students.

Sample Instructional Goal #6 To improve instruction, I will increase

instructional time-on-task for my students.

Sample Instructional Goal #7 To improve instruction, I will revise the

scope and sequence of my 10th grade algebra course to eliminate non-essential skills and to align curriculum with state and local standards.

SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Professional Development Goal--TEAM or Mentor Selection and service as a mentor or TEAM

evaluator will meet this requirement. This is the only goal that can be banked.

Developed Professional Development Goal#3

To grow professionally, I will utilize computer technology in presentation, testing, and grading programs.

Strategies Learn how to use Power Point. Use Power Point to improve and update my

AV presentations. Learn how to use TestMaster program. Convert all of my testing to TestMaster

format.

Strategies (cont.) Learn how to use grades management

program. Move all of my grades to management

program.

Quick Review... Goals should be worthwhile and must have

substance. Goals should be for some action beyond a

teacher’s normal job. Goals should emphasize growth by either the

teacher, students, or the school. Bottom line--All goals must benefit students.

QUESTIONS???