i3 (Investing in Innovation) and S.M.A.R.T. School Improvement

Why should the S.M.A.R.T. Goal Process be an essential component of your District's i3 (Investing in Innovation Fund) application?

QLD's S.M.A.R.T. Goal Process is a change management system that creates a culture of ownership and shared responsibility for the continuous improvement of student learning. The process is built around the Framework for Shared Responsibility - a model wherein the entire faculty is involved in establishing focus (mission, vision, goal), engaging in reflection (analyzing data and research on best practices), and contributing to collaboration that builds coherence in curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development practices. The Framework is designed to grow leadership capacity throughout the school in a systemic and systematic way.

The most significant reason that our S.M.A.R.T. Goal Process works is that it creates a laser-like focus on the most important and essential skills that students need to master to become proficient learners. Every instructional and programmatic decision is examined to determine its efficacy in closing the goal-related gaps that are uncovered in the data anaylsis process. Teams are taught how to use specific decision-making tools and methods for eliminating ineffective programs, improving and expanding upon highly effective existing programs and strategies, and learning new best practices via multiple professional development models.

For the rest of the story, and for guidance and assistance in including S.M.A.R.T. in your application, please contact us.  Kiett Takkunen will work with you, listen carefully to your needs, and help you design a solution that will have the highest impact on student learning and strengthen your i3 application.