coACTION QA Guide: Module 4

Page 8 /16 Step 3: Consult and Decide. o Present drafted targets to the school project group. o Gather feedback and refine targets, ensuring authentic participation (Arnstein, 1969). o Official approval in the school council, reflecting genuine delegation of power (Arnstein, 1969). When preparing to finalize your goal, refer to the SMART Target Approval Checklist in Annex 3. This will help ensure that your draft meets all SMART criteria and includes diverse stakeholder input. Step 4: Integrate into Quality Management. o Enter finalized SMART targets into your school’s QM plan, systematically aligning with competence development (Council of Europe, 2018). o Assign responsibility for each target clearly, promoting autonomy and recognition (Glasser, 1998). o Set regular checkpoints for review and adjustments, ensuring targets remain achievable and relevant (Glasser, 1998; Council of Europe, 2018). Example of a SMART Democracy Target. Example: "By December 2025, our school will implement monthly class councils where students actively participate in deciding class rules, with participation documented and reviewed quarterly by the project team." o Specific: Monthly class councils involving students in decision-making. o Measurable: Documented meetings, participation rates. o Achievable: Integrated into existing class schedules. o Relevant: Addresses student participation needs identified in sensor surveys. o Time-bound: Established by December 2025, reviewed quarterly.