Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reflect and reset your intentions. In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I walk you through how to set realistic, purposeful goals that you’ll actually stick to all year. Whether you’re in the classroom or a support role, these ideas will help reduce burnout and increase your impact.

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In This Episode We’ll Talk About:

• Why teachers often struggle with following through on goals
• How to reflect on last school year to build better intentions
• Examples of teacher goals based on different teaching roles
• What makes a goal “realistic” for teachers
• How to use SMART goals the right way
• Breaking down big goals into manageable steps
• How to track your goals and adjust when things aren’t working
• Specific goal ideas for classroom teachers and support staff

Resources Helpful With This Episode:

• Episode 163: Reflecting on Your Writing Instruction

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