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S.M.A.R.T. Growth Plans (combining PGPs and SLOs)


Section 1: Teacher Action (PGP)

At a minimum, teachers must choose at least one professional growth goal, likely to be tied directly the observation rubric chosen by the district or specific district priorities on instructional strategies.  Also, teachers must clearly articulate what support they may need to accomplish their goal(s).  Local superintendents agreed on the following requirements:
  • Goal(s) address professional growth aligned to the evaluation framework or district priorities
  • Describes specific action steps associated with the professional growth goal(s)
  • Include specific ways the teacher needs to be supported to achieve the goals
  • Attain administrative approval of growth plan, IDP requires development by the administrator.

​How to complete the Teacher Action section
After reviewing the evaluation framework, in whole or part, and any district priorities for instructional strategies, select one to three element(s), indicator(s) or strategy(ies) to monitor.  These are teacher actions that will be observed, supported and reflected upon through the course of the year.  Set a rigorous yet attainable Teacher Goal, describe the action steps to achieve the goal and how progress will be measured.  In general, teacher action goals may count towards the overall evaluation but not likely to count towards the student growth and assessment portion.

To see three different size samples, click below for:
  • Algebra 1 folder (minimally compliant, mid-size and thoroughly complete).  
  • 1st Grade folder (includes reading and math at three different 'sizes' depending on district preference).
Growth Plan
Student Action
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Click the picture above to enlarge.  View the blank Template or the Guidance Doc that supports the template online.  

Shown below is a sample Teacher Action Goal for an algebra 1 teacher who selected an element from the 5 Dimensions Framework. Click to enlarge the picture.
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