Self-Direction Checklist—Middle School

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Clarity Innovations

	Always	Sometimes	Hardly Ever	Examples/ Reflections
Monitor and Evaluate Progress and Perseverance: I decide on daily priorities that are consistent with my goals.	¨	¨	¨
I write goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely.	¨	¨	¨
I separate my goals into short-term and long-range goals.	¨	¨	¨
I share my goals with others.	¨	¨	¨
I create a support network to help in achieving my goals.	¨	¨	¨
Set Priorities and Goals: I explore new points of view consistent with my goals.	¨	¨	¨
I seek new sources of information.	¨	¨	¨
I frequently brainstorm new options.	¨	¨	¨
Assume Responsibility: I write down my plan of action.	¨	¨	¨
I establish progress checkpoints.	¨	¨	¨
I seek others’ opinions on my plan of action.	¨	¨	¨
I allow my plan to be flexible if needed.	¨	¨	¨
Create Options: I establish a performance standard.	¨	¨	¨
I reflect daily on my progress.	¨	¨	¨
I view problems as incomplete successes.	¨	¨	¨
I constantly seek new alternatives.	¨	¨	¨
Initiate Actions: I recognize that my actions are choices I make.	¨	¨	¨
I withhold judgments until I have all the information I need.	¨	¨	¨
I accept others’ responsibility and worth.	¨	¨	¨
I accept responsibility for my actions and do not worry about perfection.	¨	¨	¨

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