What’s the 411 on IEP Goals?
Season 4, Episode 4: What’s the 411 on IEP Goals?
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. The hosts 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