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●​ Prior to submitting a Professional Learning Goal, teachers are encouraged to consider how well it aligns with the SMART goal framework. ○​ The SMART goal criteria help provide goal direction, boost motivation, encourage prioritization, allow for goal tracking, and ensure a focus on the end results.

Specific and Strategic. My goal is clear, detailed, and narrowly focused, and likely to impact my instruction and/or student performance.

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Measurable. My goal is quantifiable so that I can track my progress.

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Attainable. My goal is achievable and realistic given the resources available and under my control..

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Relevant . My goal has a purpose that will benefit students. Time-bound . My goal has a timeline to track my progress and results.

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●​ Teachers who may need additional support at any time to accomplish their Professional Learning Goal are encouraged to reach out to their Instructional Coach.

Professional Learning Goals are monitored throughout the year and teachers submit a reflection on their progress toward each goal at mid-year and again at the end-of-year. Reflections on Professional Learning Goals help teachers identify their own strengths and areas of growth, take ownership of their professional skill development, embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning, and as a result, these reflections can lead to more impactful outcomes for students. Mid-year Goal Reflection. At mid-year, teachers reflect on their progress toward their Professional Learning Goal and the impact their efforts have had to date. The following prompts are provided to help guide their response: ●​ What actions or strategies have you implemented so far toward achieving your Professional Learning Goal? ●​ How have the changes you made influenced your instructional practices and/or enhanced student engagement or learning outcomes? ●​ What are the adjustments or refinements you need to make to reach your Professional Learning Goal? ●​ As you look toward the rest of the year, what are your next steps for continuing to work toward your Professional Learning Goal? End-of-Year Goal Reflection. At the end of the year, teachers again reflect on their efforts in striving to meet their Professional Learning Goal, by responding to each of the following prompts: ●​ How have your efforts toward meeting your Professional Learning Goal impacted your instruction and/or student learning? ●​ What challenges did you encounter while working toward your Professional Learning Goal, and how did you address them? ●​ What successes or breakthroughs have you experienced while working toward your Professional Learning Goal that you are most proud of?

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