Setting Attainable and Measurable Goals

As we worked through the Professional Development Plan exercise today I saw the value of making sure that goals that are to be achieved need to be few and able to be measured. Our plan consisted of 7 goals and were not easily measured. This makes it hard to show any progress because they are very broad and general. Setting goals that are data driven are easier to measure. This type of goal setting will enable the Principal to show the district and community how well it is doing in meeting the goal. The data will be black and white and easily viewed by all.
Other types of goals may be measured by actual viewing of implementation within the district. The data may not be in the form of testing, but in the form of witnessing the actual implementation and use of technology or other material in the classroom. Actual discussion and evaluation of use in the classroom may be recorded by the principal and data may be gathered from this.
Constant monitoring and discussion of these goals is important for success in attaining the desired outcome.