Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools Workshop for Accreditation Coordinators Writing Goals in ASSIST Presenters: Dr. Mel & Linda Raush May 5, 2015

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Expectations: Systems and Continuous Improvement Collaborate and perform as a team Engage in inquiry and analysis Regularly collect and use date to inform action Committed to ongoing improvement Value Accountability Take responsibility for results Establishes high expectations for everyone © 2012 AdvancED

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What is a Well Written Goal? The Goal Name is a brief statement reflecting an end result or desired condition you want to achieve. Academic or Organizational

Parents will be actively involved at St. Elsewhere School. Organizational Goal The Goal Name is a brief statement reflecting an end result or desired condition you want to achieve. Parents will be actively involved at St. Elsewhere School.

Organizational Objective What? When? Measured by? Objective 1 Collaborate to increase parent involvement by August 15, 2015 as measured by the percentage of parents attending the Back to School Night. Objective 2 Collaborate to increase parent involvement by November 15, 2015 as measured by the percentage of parents attending the Parent/Teacher Conferences. © 2010 AdvancED

Organizational Strategy A way to accomplish the objective Increase Communication: The school will increase communication to parents regarding Back to School Night. Provide Reward: The school will give parents a reward for attending Back to School Night. Recognition: The school will recognize parents who attend the Back to School Night. © 2010 AdvancED

Strategy – Increase Communication Activity: Individual Task/Function Activity Name: Summer Flyer Activity Type: Parent Involvement Activity Description: The school will include a colorful flyer with the summer mailing so that parents can mark their calendars for the Back to School Night. Begin Date: 7/15/2015 End Date: 7/20/2015 Funding Source: Other Funding Amount: $25 Responsible Staff: Principal Smith, Mrs. Jones

Review Organizational Goal Goal: To increase parent involvement Objective: To increase participation at Back to School Night Strategy: Communication to Parents Activity: Insert Flyer in Summer Mailing © 2010 AdvancED

Academic Goal The Goal Name is a brief statement reflecting an end result or desired condition you want to achieve. Students at St. Elsewhere Elementary School will be proficient writers.

Academic Objective The Objective defines: (a) Proportion? Level of Achievement (b) Who? Target population (c) What? Content Area and Achievement (d) By When? Date (e ) Measured by? Data - Instrument, Test, etc. © 2010 AdvancED

Goal: Writing Proficiency Academic Objective: Sixty percent of all students will demonstrate a proficiency in writing for their grade level by June 2016 as measured by the ACT Aspire Test. Academic Objective Twenty percent increase of economically disadvantaged students will demonstrate proficiency in writing by June 2016 as measured by first and last writing samples through Criterion Writing Program. © 2010 AdvancED

Academic Strategy A way to accomplish the objective Writing Across the Curriculum: Teachers in all disciplines will focus on writing. Professional Development: Teachers will participate in professional development focused on the writing process. Writing Software: Students will utilize software to improve writing. © 2010 AdvancED

Strategy: Writing Across the Curriculum Activity: Individual Task/Function Activity Name: Relevant Writing Activity Type: Direct Instruction Activity Description: Students will write monthly about information learned in each academic subject, receiving grades for writing as well as content. Begin Date: 8/10/2015 End Date: 5/20/2016 Funding Source: Other Funding Amount: $350 Responsible Staff: All Teachers

Is this a Goal? End Results All teachers at XYZ School will participate in Professional Development conferences. Is this a Goal? End Results Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure, etc. Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective Is this an Activity? Task/Function Answer: Strategy © 2010 AdvancED

Is this a Goal? End Results All students in grades 2-6 who are Terra Nova tested will improve those science scores annually. Is this a Goal? End Results Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure,etc. Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish the Objective Is this an Activity? Task/Function Objective © 2010 AdvancED

Science classes at St. Elsewhere will include lab activities Is this a Goal? End Results Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure,etc. Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective Is this an Activity? Task/Function Strategy © 2010 AdvancED

Is this a Goal? End Results The Catholic Identity Rally to be held on December 10, 2015 will provide students the opportunity to review religion subject matter learned between September 1 and December 1. Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Smith will coordinate the rally, and the Parents Club will provide the funding of $250 to support the rally. Is this a Goal? End Results Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure, etc. Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective Is this an Activity? Task/Function Activity © 2010 AdvancED

Is this a Goal? End Results St. Elsewhere students will become analytical thinkers and problem solvers. Is this a Goal? End Results Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure, etc. Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective Is this an activity? Task/Function Goal © 2010 AdvancED

Next Steps for St. Elsewhere? Consider information for YOUR school Decide on Goals with Administration: Religious (Evangelizing Hearts), Academic (Educating Minds), Operational Vitality (Embracing the Future) Faculty: Brainstorm Objectives, Strategies and Activities Gallery Walk Think/Pair/Share Task Force Bring Results of Brainstorming to Summer Leadership Summit and Write Plan on June 10

Final Thoughts… Questions? Thank you for ALL you do! © 2010 AdvancED