Goals, Objectives and Expected Outcomes
Information for DD Council members & staff for completing
the new 5 Year State Plan
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Purpose of the Training
• Review the requirement for 5-Year State Plan goals
• Guidance for developing goals, objectives & expected outcomes
• Things to consider…
• Rationale and Prioritization
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Template items
5-Year State plan goal(s)
Objectives
Expected Outcomes
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Goal(s) – DD Act Requirement
• Section 124(c)(4)(A)
• Specify 5-year goals, as developed through data driven
strategic planning for advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change related to the areas of emphasis to be
undertaken…
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What is a goal?
• A goal is a measurable statement of purpose for the desired long-term (5-
year), global impact of the area of focus. Goals generally address change.
• Well-written goals help to establish the overall direction for a DD
Council area of focus, define the scope of what the area of focus should
achieve, and serve as the foundation for developing objectives.
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Goal Example (systems change)
• Systems that provide services & supports are
improved so people with developmental
disabilities and their families can live and
thrive in the broader community.
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GOAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
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Criteria to assess goals yes no
GOAL: Systems that provide services & supports are improved so people with developmental
disabilities and their families can live and thrive in the broader community.
1. Does it specify an expected outcome related to an issue for people with developmental disabilities and their families?
2. Is a target population identified?
3. Is it a declarative statement?
4. Is it free of jargon?
5. Is it concise?
6. Is it easily understood?
7. Is it stated in positive terms?
8. Does it provide a framework for strategies andobjectives?
What is an objective?
An objective is a specific, measurable statement of the desired immediate or direct outcomes of the initiative/activity that support the accomplishment of a goal.
Objectives
Describe results to be achieved and the manner in which results will be achieved.
Set targets for progress and accountability
Describe how and when results will be achieved
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Objective Example (systems change)
• By 2021, the Council will improve at least 3 policies
and procedures that impact education, healthcare,
transportation and employment for people with
developmental disabilities and their families.
Sample GOAL: Systems that provide services & supports are improved so people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families can live and thrive in the broader
community.
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The SMART Method
• Who? (target population and who is doing the activity) and What? (action or broad activity for the objective)Specific
• How much change is expected Measurable
• Can be accomplished given current resources and constraints Achievable
• Addresses the scope of the DD Council purpose and proposes reasonable programmatic stepsRealistic
• Provides a timeline indicating when the objective will be met Time-phased
Provides a framework to ensure well-written objectives
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Criteria to assess SMART objectives Yes No
OBJECTIVE By 2021, the Council will improve at least 3 policies and procedures that
impact education, healthcare, transportation and employment for people with
developmental disabilities and their families.
Specific: Who (target population and persons doing the activity?)
What (action/activity)
Measurable: How much change is expected
Achievable: Can be accomplished given current resources and constraints
Realistic: Addresses the scope of the program or activity and proposes
reasonable steps
Time-phased: Provides a timeline indicating when the objective will be met
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What is an Expected Outcome?
An Expected Outcome answers the following
question…
• What do you expect to achieve as an outcome of your
investments?
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Example of an Expected Outcome
Objective: By 2021, the Council will improve at least 3 policies and
procedures that impact education, healthcare, transportation and
employment for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
• The systems that provide services and supports will
be more efficient and responsive to the needs of
people with developmental disabilities and their
families.
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Things to Consider…
RationaleInclude a rationale for the goals related to advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change addressed in the Plan.
• Reflect on the Comprehensive Review and Analysis (CRA)
• Demonstrate a relationship between goal(s) and identified needs
PrioritizationInclude a brief explanation of how the Council prioritized issues addressed in the Plan
• Not all issues identified and analyzed in Parts B and C can be addressed by the Council. It is essential that Councils prioritize their work
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Contact us
Sheryl R. Matney
Technical Assistance Director
202-506-5813 ext. 148
Angela Castillo-Epps
Technical Assistance Specialist
202-506-5813 ext. 100
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