When students struggle academically, it’s often due to more than just a lack of effort—it’s about executive functioning skills, organization, and goal setting. Many students who fail classes or disengage from learning simply don’t know how to break their work into manageable steps. That’s where SMART goals come in!
Why SMART Goals Matter for Student Success
SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—provide a clear roadmap for students to follow. Instead of saying, “I want to get better at math,” a SMART goal would be:
💡 “I will complete all my algebra homework for the next two weeks and ask my teacher for help on any problems I don’t understand.”
This approach helps students focus on small, achievable steps rather than feeling overwhelmed by a broad challenge.
A Simple Tool for Counselors, Teachers, and Support Teams
To make SMART goal setting easy and effective, I’ve created the Academic SMART Goals Worksheet—a structured, one-page tool designed for:
✅ Counselors & intervention teams tracking student progress
✅ Teachers working with disengaged students
✅ MTSS, RTI, and 504 teams needing documented interventions
✅ Students struggling with executive functioning and organization
This worksheet not only helps students set and track their goals but also provides tangible documentation for check-ins, follow-ups, and intervention plans.
How to Use This Worksheet
📌 During failure meetings to create an action plan
📌 When students return from absences to help them catch up
📌 For 504-mandated executive functioning support
📌 To assist students transitioning to high school with goal-setting skills
By using SMART goals, students learn how to stay accountable, track their progress, and take control of their education.
Get the Resource Today!
If you’re looking for a simple yet powerful tool to help students succeed, check out my Academic SMART Goals Worksheet [insert link]. This resource is a game-changer for any school counselor, teacher, or support team working with struggling students!
Looking for more intervention tools? Explore these resources:
What strategies do you use to help students with goal setting? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️
- Super Cool Counseling by Michelle Beech (TPT - Teachers Pay Teachers - Store Link)
- Check out the Link Bio here to follow on all socials.
Comments
Post a Comment