Compass PD Podcast Episode 30: Empowering Students: A Deep Dive into Goal Setting, Monitoring, and Tracking

Today, we promise a transformative conversation on student goal setting, monitoring, and tracking. With insights from our esteemed colleague, Dr. Natalie Fallert, we will empower you to help your students take ownership of their goals and become accountable for their progress. Drawing from rich resources like the National Council for Social Studies and the Next Generation of Science Standards, we'll share strategies for offering students a range of specific and attainable goals. We'll also explore how to instigate and sustain goal-oriented conversations among students and between teachers and students, opening up avenues for self-reflection and growth.Strap in as we dive into the second part of our chat where we illuminate how to energize students with attainable goals and the importance of a systematic approach in tracking progress. We will discuss challenges students might face and how to offer support in these situations. You'll discover the potential of simple tools like Google Forms, post-its, and notebooks for tracking goals and how parent-teacher conferences can be leveraged to facilitate students' self-reflection and sharing their progress with parents. This episode is brimming with practical wisdom and actionable strategies - your toolkit for successfully helping students navigate their educational journey. Don't miss out!