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Which steps will we take first and when?  What are our indicators and benchmarks for measuring progress?
Rubric
 Entry: Staff members have not yet been engaged in setting and defining school improvement goals related to student learning.
Beginning:  Staff members have participated in a process to establish goals that are related to student learning outcomes.  School improvement goals are related to mission, vision, and improved student learning; however, the goals are not tied to measurable results or indicators.  The goals do not yet influence instructional decisions in a meaningful way.
Developing: Staff members have worked together to establish long- and short-term goals for individuals, teams, and the school at large.  The goals are clearly communicated.  They are aligned with the district goals. Assessment tools and strategies have been developed and implemented to measure progress toward the goals.
Sustaining: Staff members focus on measurable performance goals.  District, school, classroom, and student goals are aligned.  They are embedded in the culture.  These guide daily behavior and instructional decisions.  Goal attainment is celebrated and staff members demonstrate willingness to identify and pursue challenging stretch goals.

Key Questions for Reflection

  • Which steps will we take first and when?
  • Are there clear, written goals?
  • How were staff members involved in identifying and defining goals?
  • Is there baseline data to support the need for the goal?
  • Do the goals reflect the gaps between where we are and where we  want to be?
  • Are the goals focused on short-term wins?
  • Are the goals designed to produce some outcome rather than on the means to achieve the outcome?
  • Are the goals related to district initiatives?
  • Do the goals actually influence decisions?
  • Are the goals aligned: district, school, classroom, student?
  • What exactly is to be accomplished?
  • Are the goals understood and accepted as significant by all parties?
  • What criteria will be used in evaluating the progress toward the goals?
  • How is goal attainment recognized?