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The 411 on IEP Goals

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Summary

In this episode, Dana Marie and Michelle discuss the importance of well-written goals in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They highlight the need for goals to drive services and placement, as well as the role of goals in measuring student progress.


Michelle and Dana Marie provide guidance on crafting effective goals, including considering the current performance level, making goals measurable and challenging yet achievable, and aligning goals with grade level curriculum. They also emphasize the importance of individualizing goals to meet the specific needs and vision of each student. The episode concludes with a call for questions and comments on goals in IEPs.


Takeaways

  • Well-written goals in IEPs are crucial for driving services and measuring student progress.
  • Goals should be individualized, measurable, and aligned with grade level curriculum.
  • Current performance levels should be clearly stated, and objectives should be challenging yet achievable.
  • Goals should be purposeful and meaningful, considering the specific needs and vision of each student.
  • The 'so what' factor should be considered when setting goals, ensuring they lead to meaningful outcomes for the student.

    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and YouTube Plug

    01:25 Repeating Conversations about IEP Goals

    03:00 Importance of Goals in IEPs

    04:38 Goals Driving Services and Placement

    06:26 Components of a Well-Written Goal

    08:57 Measuring Progress with Goals

    09:26 Data-Driven Decision Making

    10:51 Designing Instruction Based on Goals

    12:17 Goals as an Afterthought

    13:42 Lack of Progression in Goals

    15:18 Key Elements of Well-Written Goals

    17:36 Goals Aligned with Grade Level Curriculum

    19:31 Importance of the 'So What' in Goals

    22:00 Summary and Call for Questions

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    Empowered 2 AdvocateBy Michelle Farrell