Targets: Improving Early Grade Reading and Math Proficiency
Target-setting is a powerful way to change the course for the future. Instead of staying the present course, leaders can commit to achieving better results for children and families by setting a measurable target with a specific time for accomplishment .
Questions to Consider
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How will the target be used?
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As inspiration for mobilizing public will and action?
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As a benchmark for measuring progress?
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As standards for performance and accountability?
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What target is a fair and realistic expectation?
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What do the trend and projection data indicate is an appropriate achievable target?
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How can you prevent targets from being misused for punitive purposes?