Lesson Plan
SMART Revisited
Participants will apply SMART criteria to refine and individualize client goals, using structured worksheets and checklists to enhance treatment planning.
Clear, measurable goals drive effective counseling outcomes. This session equips middle school counselors with tools to create and assess SMART goals tailored to diverse student needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Review SMART Criteria
10 minutes
Step 3
Refining Sample Goals
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Goal Blueprint: Refining SMART Goals
Agenda
What Is a SMART Goal?
SMART in Counseling Context
Practice: Refining Sample Goals
Use the Goal Quality Checklist
Debrief: Share & Reflect
Next Steps & Resources
Thank You!
Worksheet
Rubric
