Goal Setting & Alignment

Align Goals from District to Classroom

Connect district strategic goals, school improvement plans, and individual teacher goals in one unified system. Track Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and SMART goals with automatic progress monitoring.

Cascading goal alignment from district to teacher
Built-in SLO tracking for teacher evaluations
SMART goal templates and progress dashboards
District Goal

Improve math proficiency by 15% district-wide

68%
School Goal

Implement new math curriculum in grades 3-5

82%
Teacher SLO

80% of students show 1+ year growth on math assessment

75%

The Goal Alignment Challenge

Most districts struggle to connect strategic goals to classroom practice. Teachers set goals in isolation, making it impossible to measure collective impact.

Disconnected Goals

Teacher goals don't connect to school or district priorities, making strategic planning ineffective.

SLO Tracking Chaos

Student Learning Objectives tracked in spreadsheets, making progress monitoring nearly impossible.

No Visibility

Administrators can't see goal progress until end-of-year reviews, missing intervention opportunities.

Evaluation Disconnect

Goals and evaluations live in separate systems, preventing meaningful growth conversations.

How Goal Alignment Works

Our cascading goal system ensures every teacher's work contributes to broader organizational success

Level 1: District

Set District Strategic Goals

District administrators establish strategic priorities that flow throughout the organization. These high-level goals set the direction for all schools and align with your school improvement plan.

  • Multi-year strategic goal planning
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) tracking
  • Aggregated progress across all schools

District Strategic Goals

Improve Reading Proficiency 72%
Reduce Achievement Gap 58%
Increase Teacher Retention 85%

Lincoln Elementary - School Goals

Implement guided reading program

Aligned to: Improve Reading Proficiency

Launch after-school tutoring

Aligned to: Reduce Achievement Gap

Establish mentor program

Aligned to: Increase Teacher Retention

Level 2: School

Create School Improvement Plans

Principals create school-level goals that directly align with district priorities while addressing their building's unique needs. Each goal links to a district strategic objective.

  • Auto-suggested goals based on district priorities
  • School-specific customization options
  • Clear alignment visualization
Level 3: Teacher

Set Teacher Goals & Student Learning Objectives

Teachers set professional development goals and Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) that connect directly to school and district priorities. SMART goal templates guide effective goal writing.

  • SMART goal templates and guidance
  • SLO creation with student growth tracking
  • Direct link to teacher evaluations

Mrs. Johnson's Goals

On Track

Professional Goal

Complete guided reading certification by March

80%

Student Learning Objective (SLO)

85% of students will improve reading level by 2+ grades

72%

Aligned to: Lincoln Elementary - Guided Reading Program

Goal Setting Features

Everything you need to set, track, and achieve educational goals

Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Tracking

Create and monitor SLOs with built-in templates for measuring student growth. Automatically calculate progress toward targets.

  • Pre-built SLO templates by subject
  • Student growth tracking dashboard
  • Mid-year and end-of-year checkpoints

SMART Goal Templates

Guided templates ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Built-in validation catches vague goals.

  • Step-by-step goal writing wizard
  • Quality scoring for goal clarity
  • Example library by role and subject

Progress Monitoring Dashboard

Real-time visibility into goal progress at every level. Drill down from district aggregate to individual teacher goals.

  • District, school, and teacher views
  • Automatic status alerts
  • Trend analysis over time

Evaluation Integration

Goals flow directly into teacher evaluations. Evidence from walkthroughs automatically links to relevant goals.

  • Goal progress in evaluation reports
  • Auto-linked observation evidence
  • Growth conversation prompts

Goal Setting Conferences

Structured conference forms for beginning, mid-year, and end-of-year goal discussions. Document agreements and support plans.

  • Pre-conference planning tools
  • Collaborative goal refinement
  • Action plan documentation

Professional Development Alignment

Connect professional development activities to specific goals. Track how PD hours contribute to goal achievement.

  • PD activity goal tagging
  • Learning plan integration
  • PD impact reporting
Student Learning Objectives

Complete SLO Tracking for Teacher Evaluation

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) are measurable goals teachers set for student growth. Many states require SLOs as part of teacher evaluation systems, including Texas T-TESS, Ohio OTES, and others.

Our platform simplifies SLO creation with templates aligned to your state's requirements, tracks progress throughout the year, and integrates results directly into teacher evaluation scores.

State-Aligned Templates

Pre-built SLO templates that meet your state's specific requirements

Student Growth Tracking

Monitor high, medium, and low achieving student samples

Automatic Scoring

Calculate SLO scores automatically based on student results

SLO Progress Tracker

3rd Grade Math SLO

Mrs. Johnson

On Track

80% of students will demonstrate proficiency on multiplication facts assessment

High
95%
Medium
78%
Low
62%
Next checkpoint: February 15, 2025

Benefits by Role

Goal alignment that works for everyone in your organization

District Administrators

  • See how school goals align to strategic plan
  • Track district-wide progress in real-time
  • Identify schools needing additional support
  • Generate board reports automatically

Principals

  • Create school improvement plans aligned to district
  • Monitor all teacher goals in one dashboard
  • Prepare for meaningful goal conferences
  • Connect goals to evaluation conversations

Teachers

  • Easy-to-use goal setting with templates
  • Track SLO progress with student data
  • See how goals connect to bigger picture
  • Document evidence throughout the year

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about goal setting and SLO tracking

What are Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)?

Student Learning Objectives are measurable, long-term academic goals that teachers set at the beginning of the year for all students. SLOs are used in many state teacher evaluation systems as a student growth measure, connecting student achievement to educator effectiveness. Our platform provides templates and tracking tools specifically designed for SLO requirements.

How do I align teacher goals with district goals?

Our cascading goal system creates automatic alignment. District administrators set strategic goals, principals create school improvement plans linked to those goals, and teachers set professional and SLO goals that connect to their school's priorities. The system visualizes these connections and shows how individual teacher work contributes to organizational objectives.

What makes effective SMART goals for teachers?

Effective SMART goals are Specific (target a clear area for improvement), Measurable (include quantifiable metrics), Achievable (realistic given available resources), Relevant (aligned with school and district priorities), and Time-bound (have clear deadlines). Our platform provides templates and guidance to help teachers write goals that meet all SMART criteria.

Does this integrate with teacher evaluations?

Yes! Goal progress is automatically included in teacher evaluation reports. Evidence collected during classroom walkthroughs can be linked to specific goals, and goal conferences are built into the evaluation workflow. This creates a seamless connection between goal setting and performance evaluation.

Which states require SLOs for teacher evaluation?

Many states include Student Learning Objectives in their teacher evaluation frameworks, including Texas (T-TESS), Ohio (OTES), South Carolina, Michigan, and others. Our platform includes state-specific SLO templates that meet your state's particular requirements for format, approval, and scoring.

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