Tampa Public Schools: Strategic Measurable Goals

Strategic Measurable Goals

Through the alignment of the district's Strategic Plan, individual School Improvement Plans, Individual Professional Development Plans, and School Professional Development Plans, all entities in the district--School Board members, district staff, and school-based personnel--should be able to articulate the district's vision, mission, and values. The focus is the same--increasing student achievement!

Goal 1
The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

Critical Success Factors:
* Assign high-performing teachers to teach students performing below grade level.

* Implement interventions for students below grade level, on grade level, and above grade level.

* Develop and administer assessments to monitor student progress, instructional pace, and appropriate level of instruction.

* Monitor student achievement and use that data as the basis for instructional decisions.

* Involve families in supporting literacy at home.

Goal 2
The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT mathematics will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

Critical Success Factors:
* Assign high-performing teachers to teach students performing below grade level.

* Recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and provide an ongoing mentoring program.

* Monitor student achievement and use that data as the basis for instructional decisions.

* Design and implement schedules that best serve students' academic needs.

* Align mathematics curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment instruments to maximize student achievement.

Goal 3
Student performance on FCAT science will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points. (Florida Department of Education will begin reporting FCAT level scores 2005-2006.)

Critical Success Factors:
* Assign high-performing teachers to teach students performing below grade level.

* Recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and provide an ongoing mentoring program.

* Align professional development with teacher needs as reflected by student achievement data.

* Monitor student achievement and use that data as the basis for instructional decisions.

* Monitor the alignment of the curriculum and instructional practices with Sunshine State Standards.

Goal 4
The percentage of students achieving a score of 4.0 or higher on FCAT Writing will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

Critical Success Factors:
* Assign high-performing teachers to teach students achieving below grade level.

* Provide teacher training in writing to all subject area teachers to reflect current standards and best practices.

* Recruit and retain highly qualified teachers to teach students performing below grade level.

* Require writing in all subjects.

* Monitor student achievement and use that data as the basis for instructional decisions.

* Provide writing curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment instruments to maximize student achievement.

Goal 5
The district will eliminate the FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

Critical Success Factors:
* Recruit and retain high-performing teachers to teach students who are achieving below grade level or with special needs.

* Increase the number of under-represented students in advanced level courses and programs and provide ongoing support to ensure student success.

* Design and implement program scheduling to meet the remediation and enrichment needs of students.

* Provide staff development programs that match instructional delivery strategies with diverse student achievement needs.

Goal 6
All schools in the district will be assigned a state grade of A, B, or C.

Critical Success Factors:
* Require accuracy of student data.

* Accomplish goals and critical success factors for goals 1-5.

Source from Tampa Public Schools

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