SMART Goal Setting for Learner/Program Progress Form
Teacher’s Name: ___Ms. Teachwell_______________________________________
Subject/Grade: __Family Involvement
School Year: 2012 -2013
Directions: This form is a tool to assist teachers in setting a SMART goal that results in measurable learner progress.
NOTE: When applicable, learner achievement/progress should be the focus of the goal. Enter information
electronically into the cells (the boxes will expand to fit the text).
Initial Goal Submission (due by _____________ to the evaluator)
Inspiration Elementary School serves 500 PK-5th grade students of diverse racial/ethnic,
I. Setting (Describe the population and
cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. 70% of the students are identified as
special learning circumstances)
economically disadvantaged, 80% are English Language Learners. One key tenant of
the schoolwide Title I program is supporting family involvement in the support of student
learning. Research has shown that family involvement in a student’s academic life is
correlated with student success.
Parents/guardians are invited to participate in the APS-wide Title I Parent Advisory
Committee as a representative of Inspiration Elementary. Six family involvement events
are provided by 3 Title I teachers throughout the school year. Parent surveys are
distributed at the EOY. Results from the 2011-12 EOY Parent Survey indicated parent
needs for the 2012-2013 year.
II. Content/Subject/Field Area (The
area/topic addressed based on
learner achievement, data analysis,
or observational data)
III. Baseline Data (What is shown by
the current data?)
Family Involvement
Inspiration Elementary has made strides in parent outreach, but exhibits a need for
continued focus in this area. In school year 2011-2012, fewer than 50% of parents
participated in family events. Additionally, the 2011-12 end-of-year parent surveys
indicated that parents have interest in programming about reading with their children,
Word Study/ letters and sounds, and using math manipulatives.
Data attached
By the end of the school year (June 2013), there will be an increase in parent
IV. SMART Goal (Describe what you
involvement attendance to at least 60% of parents at each event. The end of year parent
want learners/program to
surveys will indicate increased parent engagement.
accomplish)
V. Means for Attaining Goal (Strategies used to accomplish the goal)
Instructional Strategy
Evidence
Target Date
Variable scheduling: Family involvement events will be scheduled
at a variety of times and locations to increase the likelihood that
families are able to attend an event.
Collaborative Learning
Guided Practice
Provide support/guidance for independent practice: Parents will be
provided with guidance/support for incorporating literacy strategies
into their home environment.
Event calendar
Available throughout year.
Record of notes from team
meetings.
Samples
EOY Parent Survey question(s)
on literacy strategies used in the
home.
Monthly prior to parent
programs.
Monthly during parent programs.
To be provided monthly,
throughout year. To be
assessed EOY.
Teacher’s Signature:
Evaluator’s Signature:
Print or Type Evaluator’s Name:
Principal forwards one copy to the Professional Development Office
Date:
Date:
Summary of Family Involvement Event Attendance -SY2011-12
Event
N Families Invited
N families Attended
% Attendance
Grade 3-5 Math Night
200
80
40%
Bedtime Stories (Primary)
200
150
75%
Literacy Breakfast
400
100
25%
Multicultural Night
400
200
50%
Annual Total
1200
530
44%
Summary of Responses to 2011-12 Parent Survey Question re: Future Workshops/Activities of Interest
Item
N Responses
Parents sharing books with children
42
Using math manipulatives
30
Writing workshop
28
Storytelling
22
Reading – book lists and book talks
20
Playing reading and/or math games
18
Using nonfiction books and materials
15
Make It Take It- making puzzles, games, etc. with your child to take home
12
Word Study
11