Free printable · Grades 6 to 12

Free SMART goal setting worksheet

A goal plan a student fills in: one goal for the next few weeks, why it matters to them, three steps, who can help, how they'll know they did it, and check-in rows to track how it's going.

My Goal Plan: my goal, why it matters to me, three numbered steps, who can help and how I'll know, then check-in rows with a date and next step.

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What it is

A goal-setting page for advisory, counseling, transition planning and student-led conferences, middle and high school.

How to use it

Help the student pick one goal that matters to them.
Make each step small enough to do this week.
Schedule the check-ins on a calendar.

Three quick tips

Let the student write in their own words.
Celebrate a step done, not just the goal.
Use it to prepare for an IEP or student-led conference.

Questions

What is a SMART goal?: A goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
What grade is it for?: Middle and high school, and older elementary students.
Is there a transition version?: Yes. There is a free transition goals worksheet too.

A starting point for your own professional judgment. Use initials only on any page about a student.