Professional Goal Setting Instructions
Comprehensive Evaluation
Marzano Framework 8.4
The teacher develops a written professional growth and development plan with goals and timelines, charts his/her
progress, and makes adaptations as needed.
1. Develop one instructional goal based on the Marzano Framework self-assessment or the previous year’s
evaluation.
2. Identify two student growth goals: SG 6.1 and SG 3.1, along with multiple, high-quality sources of data that
will be used to monitor, adjust, and evaluate achievement of goals. The student growth goals and data
sources are to be approved by the evaluator by October 15th. Evidence of growth must be submitted by May
1st, or as agreed upon with evaluator.
 SG 6.1 Growth goals for whole classroom
 SG 3.1: Growth goals(s) for subgroups of students not reaching full potential
Note: SG 8.1: Team growth goal(s) will be collaboratively developed in conjunction with 6.1 and 3.1 with
grade, school or district team(s).
3. Write a plan for achieving goals, including timelines. The plan is to be approved by the evaluator.
4. Chart progress on instructional and student growth goals throughout the year. Have a mid-year formative
conversation with evaluator.
5. Make adaptation to the plan as needed throughout the year.
6. Analyze achievement of student growth goals: SG 3.2 and SG 6.2
7. If a low score is earned, refer to Student Growth Inquiry section in the Field Guide.
Focused Evaluation
Marzano Framework 8.4
The teacher develops a written professional growth and development plan with goals and timelines, charts his/her
progress, and makes adaptations as needed.
1. Develop one instructional goal tied to one criterion based on the Marzano Framework self-assessment or the
previous year’s evaluation. A teacher who received less than Proficient on Criterion 1, 2, or 5, or who has not
been evaluated on the Comprehensive format will select a criterion from Domain 1. The instructional goal is
to be approved by the evaluator by October 15th. Evidence of growth must be submitted by May 1st, or as
agreed upon with evaluator.
2. Identify one student growth goal, along with multiple, high-quality source of data that will be used to monitor,
adjust, and evaluate achievement of goals. The student growth goals and data sources are to be approved by
the evaluator by October 15th
a. Choose either SG 6.1 Whole class or SG 3.1 Subgroups
 Do not use SG 8.1 on Focused Evaluation.
 Always use SG 6.1 when the instructional goals are tied to Criterion 6.
 Always use SG 3.1 when the instructional goals are tied to Criterion 3.
If instructional goals are tied to Criterion 1, 2, 4, 5, or 7, choose either SG 3.1 or SG 6.1
3. Write a plan for achieving goals, including timelines. The plan is to be approved by the evaluator.
4. Chart progress on instructional and student growth goals throughout the year.
5. Make adaptation to the plan as needed through the year. Have a mid-year formative conversation with
evaluator.
6. Analyze achievement of student growth goal(s) SG 6.2 or SG 3.2
7. If a low score is earned, refer to Student Growth Inquiry section in the Field Guide.
Teacher Professional Goal: Worksheet & Progress Chart
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Evaluator: Click here to enter text.
Instructions: This worksheet provides goal setting guidance and a place to document the results of your efforts through the year as
you work toward your Professional Goal. To use this as part of the evaluation process, complete the form through step 6
(Timeframe and Action Steps only) and enter or upload in the Data Dashboard Evaluations system to share with your evaluator prior
to the Goal Setting Conference. Continue to complete steps 5-6 through the year. Use as a point of discussion during the Goal
Setting Conference and throughout the year with your evaluator.
1. Evaluation Type
☐ Comprehensive (1 Professional Goal = 1 Plan/1 Progress Chart)
☐ Focused
(1 Professional Goal tied to a single Criterion = 1 Plan/1 Progress Chart)
2. Professional Goal Criterion (Check one)
☐ #1 High Expectations for Student Achievement
☐ #5 Safe, Positive Learning Environment
☐ #2 Effective Teaching Practices
☐ #6 Student Data
☐ #3 Differentiation
☐ #7 Families and Communities
☐ #4 Content Knowledge
☐ #8 Professional Practice
1. Write your SMART Professional Goal below using the recommended format: By (date) I will (insert verbiage from
Instructional Framework component) at a (insert performance level) level. (insert components/elements )
(Example: By the end of March 2014 I will demonstrate awareness of classroom environment at all times at a
Proficient level. 5.3)
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2. Check current rating (from Self-Assessment or previous Final Evaluation) and desired rating:
My current rating on this Criterion or Component is: ☐ Unsatisfactory ☐ Basic ☐ Proficient ☐ Distinguished
My goal is to earn the following rating:
☐ Proficient ☐ Distinguished
3. List Action Steps, including Timing and Reflection as you complete Action Steps
Timeframe
Sept & Mar
Action Steps
 Administer a student survey to
evaluate my awareness of what’s
happening in the classroom
Timeframe
Action Steps
Reflection
Think
Adapting
Answer the question “How did it go when you implemented
this action step?”
Use the following answer format: It went _________ because
_________ and what I want to do now is _____________
10/1 It went far better than I expected because students
were really forthcoming and I learned about several sources
of student disruption that I wasn’t really aware of and what I
want to do now is 1) change my seating chart to separate 4
students, 2) spend more time in all areas of my room and 3)
reconfigure my room to avoid the cold air blowing on a
group of students in the back corner.
Reflection
Answer the question “How did it go when you implemented
this action step?”
Use the following answer format: It went _________ because
_________ and what I want to do now is _____________.
1.
2.
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6.
Mid-Year Formative Check: On track to meet goal(s) ☐ Yes ☐ No
Were any adaptations made? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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4. Progress Chart to Check on Goal (include Rating)
Distinguished
Proficient
Basic
Unsatisfactory
Dates
4
3
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Final
The purpose of the progress chart is to help the teacher and evaluator monitor progress on the professional goal using the
Marzano rubrics. This can be done via self-assessment, peer feedback, coaching conversations, and/or Formal or Pop-In
Observations.
5. Final score on the Professional Goal:
Teacher Signature
☐ Unsatisfactory ☐ Basic
☐ Proficient
☐ Distinguished
_______________________________
Date ____________________________
Evaluator Signature _______________________________
Date ____________________________
Adapted from Marzano Learning Sciences and the Wenatchee School District