Set clear learning targets for every lesson

As our educators deepen their understanding of the state academic standards, it is important that students are able to clearly articulate their learning progression towards their mastery of those standards. Clear learning targets for every lesson ensure that both teachers and students are in sync regarding the goal of that lesson and how it connects to the standards. Clear learning targets define what students should know and/or be able to do at the end of each lesson. These learning targets establish the foundation for assessment of student learning. Students will be able to communicate what they learned and demonstrate the learning for every lesson.

Action Steps:

• Launch a district-wide focus and expectation for educators to develop and communicate Clear Learning Targets for each and every lesson.
• Engage parents and community in reinforcing the expectation for clear learning targets by specifically asking students and teachers about their learning targets on a frequent basis.
• Provide introductory and ongoing professional learning on clear learning targets for every teacher and leader in the district.
• Ensure alignment between clear learning targets, student work tasks, and daily formative assessment.
• Monitor and evaluate the fidelity of implementation of clear learning targets through instructional walk-throughs, formal observations, and collaborative planning.​