coACTION QA Guide: Module 4

Page 10 /16 o Present the finalized targets to the school council for discussion and formal approval, ensuring they reflect the voices of all stakeholders. o Embed the approved SMART targets into your school’s Quality Management documentation or development plan. o Assign clear responsibilities for monitoring progress and ensuring regular reviews. o Celebrate early successes and communicate progress with the whole school community to foster ownership and ongoing engagement. Remember: A strong SMART target translates democratic intentions into actionable, trackable steps that shape your school culture meaningfully over time. To guide your transition from planning to action, see the Plan-to-Action Summary Sheet in Annex 4. It captures the full process in a concise format and can serve as a practical reference during implementation. Bibliography Arnstein, S. R. (1969). A ladder of citizen participation. Journal of the American Institute of Planners, 35(4), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1080/01944366908977225 Council of Europe. (2018). Reference framework of competences for democratic culture (RFCDC). Council of Europe Publishing. Glasser, W. (1998). Choice theory: A new psychology of personal freedom. HarperPerennial. Suggested Readings These additional resources offer deeper theoretical insights into democratic education, participation, and school culture: Biesta, G. (2011). Learning democracy in school and society: Education, lifelong learning, and the politics of citizenship. Sense Publishers. Council of Europe. (n.d.). Democratic school governance for inclusion. Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights. https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/charter- edc- hre-pilot-projects/democratic-school-governance-for-inclusion Kriesberg, L. (2007). Constructive conflicts: From escalation to resolution. Rowman & Littlefield. Schröder, R., & Kesper-Biermann, S. (Eds.). (2019). Demokratiepädagogik in der Grundschule. Beltz Juventa. Urban, M., Swadener, B. B., & Løkken, I. M. (Eds.). (2012). Democracy and inclusion in early childhood education: Practices, politics, and policies. Springer.