Episode
177. Creating SMART Goals for Your School Counseling Program
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
A strong counseling SMART goal does more than meet a requirement—it gives your program direction, connects your work to student needs, and helps others understand the impact school counselors make. In this episode, we explore how to create a meaningful, data-informed SMART goal and use your annual administrator conference to gain support, clarify expectations, and align your counseling program with school and district priorities. You’ll learn: How to move from an activity-based goal to a student outcome goal What data to consider when identifying a program priority How to use the annual administrator conference to build administrator buy-in Ways your goal can help advocate for your role and appropriate use of time How to map your goal across the school year Why participation, student standards, and achievement data all matter How regular checkpoints help you adjust your plan before the end of the year Your SMART goal shouldn’t be a document you write and forget. It can become a roadmap for your program, a foundation for collaboration, and a powerful way to show how school counseling supports student success. ASCA National Model 5th Edition Free Download Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast Join Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months! Connect with Carol: TpT Store Counseling Essentials Website Instagram Facebook Elementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook Group Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group Mentioned in this episode: Perks Membership