PDP
For complete information on the PDP process contact Mary Deluney at 612-668-5487

Definitions

Goals are expressions of purpose and direction, what is to be accomplished.

Objectives (or sub-goals) clearly define, in more detail then the goal, the specifics of what is to be accomplished.

Strategies are measurable and observable actions that outline how you will accomplish your goal(s) and objective(s). (How will you get to the what?)

Indicators show that a goal is being accomplished. What will you look for to determine achievement? These can be shown through behaviors, events, activities, student work/performance, scores, observations, products, etc.
(How you will know you have achieved the what?)

NINE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOAL SETTING

• Goals are written down.
• Goals are your own. You believe in them.
• Goals are stated in positive, result-oriented terms.
• Goals are best achieved when there’s only one or two being worked on at a time.
• Goals are stated in simple and specific terms.
• Goals contain a deadline for completion.
• Goals are realistic and obtainable yet challenging.
• Goals are taken seriously.
• Goals are student-centered.*
  

*Or reflect impact on student achievement if you do not work directly with students.

GOAL SETTING

Questions to ask while writing your PDP plan:

1. After assessing (student) performance/work, what do you/students need to accomplish/learn?
2. With that in mind, what do you need to do to help make that happen?
3. How do you want to get there? What methods, procedures and activities can you/students draw upon?
4. What are the time frames for this accomplishment?
5. Who is involved other than you?
6. What time, money, materials, and energy will be needed?
7. How will you know if students/you are being successful? How will you decide what’s working, what’s not working, and why or why not?
8. How will I keep track of what is happening?
9. How will I share my efforts and results? With whom?
   

For classroom teachers and support staff who work directly with students: these steps should focus on teaching, learning, and student results. Student needs and abilities should be assessed and implications for teaching determined before writing the goal/plan.

For support staff who do not work directly with students: these steps should focus on how your work impacts/supports teachers and students.

PDP Plan and PDP Progress Reports can be downloaded at:

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