coACTION QA Guide: Module 4

Page 5 /16 What does this module contain? o Introduction to SMART targets in democratic school development. o Step-by-step instructions for setting targets. o Practical templates and examples. o Guidelines for integrating targets into Quality Management. o Instructions for communicating targets to the whole school community. Why SMART Targets? Clear and precise goals ensure that democratic processes and competencies can be effectively developed and measured. "SMART" targets are: o Specific : Clearly defined with detailed actions. o Measurable : Indicator and benchmarks to track progress. o Achievable : Realistic given available resources. o Relevant : Aligned with your school’s democratic visión. o Time-bound : Defined timeframes for achieving results. Step-by-step: Creating SMART Democracy Targets Creating SMART democracy targets is a collaborative and reflective process that ensures your school's goals are both meaningful and achievable. The following steps will guide your school team through identifying key areas of development, drafting and refining SMART targets, and embedding them into your school's Quality Management system. By following this structured approach, you will foster shared ownership of democratic goals and make progress visible and measurable across the school community. Step 1: Preparation. o Review coACTION Sensor results. o Identify priority áreas (needs orientation Glasser, 1998), participation (Arnstein, 1969), competence development (Council of Europe, 2018). To support your reflection, use the Sensor Reflection Sheet provided in Annex 1. It offers structured questions to help your team identify strengths, weaknesses, and priority areas for action.