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 * Administrators require exceptional understanding and competence in problem solving, site-based planning, and leadership for accountability. They must develop long-range goals and short-range objectives in order to meet achievement criteria stipulated by legislation such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). In this sense, goals must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. **
 * During the length of this course I learned a lot by watching my principal do his work and assessing campus progress. I learned that all decisions are driven by cold, hard data, even if data does not seem to match the realities or peculiarities of our campus at some specific point in time, in any specific area. Scientifically-based research is an important determinant in the achievement of goals. **
 * It became evident for me that performance on those objectives targeted by AYP will invariably dictate the agenda for the subsequent school year. I have realized that conclusions drawn at the end of the school year become benchmarks for the following cycle. Detailed evaluation of our school’s AEIS results in either higher objectives or identification of new weaknesses to be targeted. One year of experience will also allow us to begin the identification of patterns and trends at a general level and within disaggregated performances of the different subgroups. Review of SMART goals developed at the beginning of the school year will let our committee know whether new goals will be developed orthe current goals will be upgraded. Based on the new state of our indicators, our school will develop strategies and development activities toward a new action plan designed to attain an Exemplary status. **