Identifying Objectives

Objectives NEED to be directed toward student growth, achievement and success… IT IS ALL ABOUT OUR STUDENTS

Determining Priorities for Objectives Question to be asked: – What are the gaps between what we want our students to be able to demonstrate and where they are now. – What do we do? How do we do it? How do we know? (Profile of Student Performance vs. Profile of Graduates)

Objectives Topics for Objectives – Academic Improvements & Achievements – Student Engagement: Community services/Service Learning/Student activities – Technology – Communication

Objectives Stated as the desired end result, what students need to know, to achieve,, to be able to do. – Measurable right now – Measurable over time Measureable Means.... I can see it... I can hear it.... I can count it!

Formulating Objectives Essential Parts of an Objectives  Directed toward STUDENT growth, achievement, and success  Quantifiable and Measurable  Deadline [Year of realization]

Sample Academic Improvements & Achievements By the year 2020, the students at the Warren Hills School District will demonstrate an increase in student achievement in math.

Sample Student Engagement: By the year 2020, will develop a sense of community and common purpose among the students, staff, and its community of stakeholders. By the year 2020, students will demonstrate student engagement and life-long learning as measured by: By the year 2020 WHRSD students will demonstrate increased interest and engagement in school and community as measured by:

Examples to Measure Student Engagement Attendance Rates – Academically – Extra-Curricular Behavioral Referrals Extracurricular Activities Community Service – Availability and opportunity Grad Requirement?

Sample: Next Step after Objective is established By the year 2020, students will demonstrate student engagement and life-long learning as measured by: Sample

Organizational Capacity Objectives ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY OBJECTIVES – By the year 2020, MSS will improve communication between stakeholders groups ASSESSMENTS – 50% increase in number of “hits” on school and teacher websites Baseline Year ,000 hits on school and teacher websites

Organizational Capacity Objectives Topics for Organizational Objectives – Public relations – Communications – Technology

Sample Technology By the year 2020 WHRSD, students will demonstrate improvement in their use of those 21 st Century knowledge and skills needed to appropriately and effectively apply digital technology and communication tools as measured by: By the year 2020 WHRSD, students will develop and implement a technology plan for the 21 st Century that best prepares them for their post secondary goals and supports our schools profile of graduates.

Academic Improvements & Achievements By the year 2020 the students at WHRSD will demonstrate an increase in Math proficiency as well as improving on areas of weakness in other subjects. By the year 2020 students in WHRSD will be able to demonstrate increasing and thriving test scores in each subject while improving weaknesses. By the year 2020 students of WHRSD will show measurable growth on standardized tests. Individual growth and proficiency levels as measured by various assessment tools. By the year 2020, WHRSD will demonstrate academic growth

Formulating Objectives Essential Parts of an Objectives  Directed toward STUDENT growth, achievement, and success  Quantifiable and Measurable  Deadline [Year of realization]

Student Engagement By the year 2020, will develop a sense of community and demonstrate increased interest and engagement among school, community among the students, staff, and its community of stakeholders. By the year 2020 WHRSD students will demonstrate increased interest and engagement in school and community as measured by: Stakeholders of the WHRSD will develop a sense of community, spirit and increased engagement between students, staff and community members.

Formulating Objectives Essential Parts of an Objectives  Directed toward STUDENT growth, achievement, and success  Quantifiable and Measurable  Deadline [Year of realization]

Technology By the year 2020, WHRSD students will demonstrate improvement of their use of 21 st Century skills needed to appropriately and effectively apply those skills. Will support a technology structure that promotes efficient and effective use of educational technology. Will develop and implement a technology plan that will provide students an opportunity to integrate technology into their lives.

Formulating Objectives Essential Parts of an Objectives  Directed toward STUDENT growth, achievement, and success  Quantifiable and Measurable  Deadline [Year of realization]

Communication By the year 2020, the WHRSD will increase opportunities to communicate between all stakeholders in a variety of formats. Community will engage in effective communication. Organize or time efficient?? Will enhance its methods of communication with stakeholders and constituents.