S.M.A.R.

T Goals
Miss Rachel Piland
1st Grade

Goal Setting is important for teachers because it is imperative that teachers adopt a habit of
continuously reflecting upon and improving their instructional skill set and knowledge. The world
of education changes often and it’s necessary to keep up with the latest methodologies and
trends.
Each of the following S.M.A.R.T goals include these characteristics:
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Attainable
R: Realistic
T: Time Bound

Parent Communication

It’s incredibly important to establish positive relationships with the parents of your student's and
it’s essential to do so from the beginning of the school year. Building and nurturing those parent
relationships don’t have to be difficult, but it does require strategic effort. Establishing positive
parent relationships will make the school year easier. Furthermore, I will find ways to involve
them in the classroom community throughout the year such as Reading Week, volunteer
opportunities, and class projects.
S.M.A.R.T Goal: For each major holiday within the 2nd and 4th quarters of the school year, I
will invite at least 2 parent volunteers to the class to assist students with holiday crafts and
activities.

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ESL Strategies
As the population of second-language learners grows, the need for educators who are able to
strategically integrate English-as-a-Second Language instructional techniques will become even
more vital. Implementing activities and lessons that address ESL learners’ unique learning goals
will actually benefit all of my learners. I will participate in ESL professional development
workshops as much as possible.
S.M.A.R.T Goal Example: For the 2019-2020 school year, I will participate in 15 hours of ESL
professional development.

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Readers’ Theater Scripts

Readers’ Theater scripts aren’t just for school holiday events. I’ve noticed my student's love it
anytime of the year. I will easily integrate these scripts into any subject area, and watch the
student's’ reading comprehension and fluency soar.
S.M.A.R.T Goal: Each quarter, all students will present one reader’s theater that aligns with a
learning objective in math, science, or social studies.
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Virtual Field Trips

Budget Cuts or Covid-19, I can bring the field trip to the student's. Not only are stationary field
trips easier to arrange but also kinder on the school budget. A Spanish teacher at my previous
school had food trucks visit so kids could experience foods from different Latin-American
cultures. Another grade level had a representative from a local oil factory teach the kids about
proper disposal of grease and oil in every-day life situations.
S.M.A.R.T Goal Example: For the 2019-2020 school year, students will partake in two virtual
field trips related to our human body science unit and natural resources social studies unit.

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Financial Literacy

Kids need to learn about money and starting young would be very beneficial. Incorporating
elements of financial literacy into my curriculum doesn’t have to be difficult or formal. There are
plenty of teachable moments during social studies and math lessons, but anytime is a good time
because money is at the core of just about everything we do.
S.M.A.R.T Goal Example: During the math money unit, students will participate in two project-
based learning financial literacy activities that relate to the overall learning objectives.

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Project Based Learning

Project Based learning provides the perfect opportunity for teachers to observe how well the
learners are actually grasping the concepts that have been taught.
S.M.A.R.T Goal Example: For each math unit covered during the school year, students will
complete one project-based learning activity related to the primary math learning objectives
from that respective unit.