Checklist to support teams when developing a team SMART goal. More resources, templates and related blog postings at www.jigsawlearningca.wordpress.com

1. SMART Goal Checklist
S The goal targets a specific student population and a
Strategic and specific area of student learning to improve. Answers the
Specific question “who” and “what”
M The goal uses baseline data and explicitly states a target to
Measurable achieve related to the baseline. Success can be measured.
People involved in achieving the goal believe that with
A collective effort that they can accomplish the goal. Goals
Attainable should stretch the current reality to lead to improvement.
The goal focuses on outcomes rather than actions and
R results rather than intentions. Will be student-centered
Results-Oriented rather than project or teacher-centered.
T The goals should include a timeframe for when the goal
Timebound shall be accomplished. It answers the question “when”.
SMART Goal Checklist
S The goal targets a specific student population and a
Strategic and specific area of student learning to improve. Answers the
Specific question “who” and “what”
M The goal uses baseline data and explicitly states a target to
Measurable achieve related to the baseline. Success can be measured.
People involved in achieving the goal believe that with
A collective effort that they can accomplish the goal. Goals
Attainable should stretch the current reality to lead to improvement.
The goal focuses on outcomes rather than actions and
R results rather than intentions. Will be student-centered
Results-Oriented rather than project or teacher-centered.
T The goals should include a timeframe for when the goal
Timebound shall be accomplished. It answers the question “when”.