Browse Goals | Goalbook Common Core & UDL Toolkit: IEP Goals in Reading, Writing, Math, Behavior, and Autism. Examples and Tips of Making IEP Annual Goals Measurable. These examples were compiled by Ms. Donita O'Donnell, who also wrote the DPI handbook "A Guide for Understanding and Developing IEPs". First of all, you will find it more difficult to write clear and measurable goals if you have not first written a clear and measurable present level of performance. Remember that "measurable" means you can count it or observe it.
When you are tempted to write unmeasurable terms such as "difficulty," "weak," "unmotivated," "limited," "defiant," "irresponsible," "uncooperative," and so on, stop and ask yourself, "What do I see the student doing that makes me make this judgement call? " What you actually see the student doing is the measurable content you need to identify in your present level. So how do I make the Present Levels of Educational Performance and Annual Goals measurable? The following are some present levels of performance with notations to show why they aren't clear or measurable, and how to make them clear and measurable. Sample Goals & Objectives. How Can I Develop SMART IEP Goals for Behavior Problems? Debbie writes: First, it was a pleasure to attend your Special Ed Law & Advocacy Conference in Bridgewater NJ last month. It was also a pleasure to sit with you two at lunch.In a nutshell, my son is 7 years old, going into 2nd grade next year.
He is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, and Anxiety Separation Disorder. He has been receiving Special Education Services since age four.His strengths are in Fluency/Comprehension and Spelling. (from Pam) Thanks for your note. You put your question under “How to Post a Comment.” I have a question: You say the school implemented a behavior program based on 1-2-3 Magic. Your question: How can I develop SMART IEP goals for behavior problems? The process is the same for any goal – academic or behavioral. A word about appropriate goals: Your child is 7 years old.
Remember: SMART IEPs includes an “R.” You included a list of problem behaviors. Examples and Tips of Making IEP Annual Goals Measurable. IEP Goal Bank. As School Psychologists, it becomes second nature to ensure that everything we do and write is legally defendable. When that comes to IEP goals we want to make sure we are writing S.M.A.R.T. goals! 1) Specific - Write a goal in a targeted academic, behavioral, or functional area (i.e. reading, writing, social skills, etc.), include clear descriptions of the skills being taught or observed, how progress will be measured, direction of behavior (i.e. increase, decrease, maintain, etc.) and what environment progress will be measured in, and level of attainment (i.e. to age level, without assistance, with one adult reminder, etc.) 2) Measurable - You can count or observe it, basically you must use numbers and they must be meaningful. _________________________________________________________________________________I tend to write IEP goals that are behaviorally focused rather than goals specific to counseling sessions.
On-Task/ Work Completion Class Participation Self-Monitoring Aggression. IEP: Writing Measurable Annual Goals.