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Student Growth Goal Process

Step 1: Student Data Student growth goals are driven by the needs of students. Teachers review current student performance data (e.g., summative, formative, classroom) and then describe the data that demonstrate their students’ most significant learning needs. Step 2a: Target for Student Growth Teachers specify which content area standard(s) or target skill(s) will address their students’ identified learning needs and consider what specific skills their students need to be able to master the identified content area standard(s) or target skill(s). Step 2b: Expected Growth Outcome Teachers determine either the level of proficiency or increase in student growth they are expecting in order to meet the identified target. Step 2c: Measurement Teachers describe what assessment(s) they will use to measure evidence of student growth. Step 2d: Timeline Teachers detail when they expect to assess evidence of student growth. Step 3: Write a Student Growth Goal A Student Growth Goal is a statement that defines expectations for student achievement to address student learning needs. It includes all of the components of the Steps outlined above:

○​ Target for Student Growth ○​ Expected Growth Outcome ○​ Measurement ○​ Timeline

Prior to submitting a Student Growth Goal, teachers are encouraged to review the SMART goal criteria which help to 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.

S

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

M

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

A

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

R

T

Teachers who may need additional support at any time to accomplish their Student Growth Goal are encouraged to reach out to their Instructional Coach.

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