Self Direction Tool 2: Student Self Direction Road Map & Action Plan Generator

Empowering Student Ownership, Goal Setting, & Project Planning

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Student Privacy & Data Trust Commitment

  • No Account Required: Students access and complete this form without creating logins or providing personal email addresses.
  • Zero Permanent Data Storage: Student entries are processed in real-time solely to generate downloadable PDF action plans. All form data is immediately purged from our servers upon generation.
  • FERPA & COPPA Aligned: Your reflections stay strictly between you and your teacher.

Student Information

Privacy Tip: If printing to a shared classroom printer, you can use your initials, first name only, or a privacy alias (like “Learner_04”) that only you and your teacher know.
Briefly describe the task, project, or challenge you are completing.
What is the primary learning goal or driving inquiry question you want to answer during this project?
Selected Self Direction Focus Skill
Select the ONE self direction skill area you want to focus on and grow during this task.
What is the very first step or resource you need to begin this task, and when do you plan to finish it?
What main activity, research, or drafting will you work on during the middle of this project? How will you keep yourself on track?
What is one challenge or distraction you might face, and what strategy or resource will you use if you get stuck?
How will you monitor your progress along the way?
Select the self-monitoring strategies you plan to use as you work.
What is one strength or past experience you can rely on for this task, and what is one new skill you want to push yourself to learn?
If required by your teacher, enter their initials or class code to confirm your plan was reviewed.

Need additional support? Return to the main Self Direction Toolkit or contact your teacher.