Challenges with goal writing Measurability Individualization Wording Data collection Decision making (assessments)
{"Image DocumentName": "Measurability Problems Solution", "Image ImageDescription": "A goal is written to increase skills in a specific area as measured by a percentage accuracy, but a baseline percentage is omitted from the PLAAFP. Goals fail to provide a measureable standard. Terms like with minimal prompting and with some support are NOT measureable. Be sure to include a baseline percentage if you are using percentage accuracy. Are you always using 80% percent accuracy as a target? Is this realistic? Reasonable? Justifiable? Include criteria; ensure the skill is being measured in a meaningful way. A good source for more information: Capizzi, A. (2008). From assessment to annual goal: Engaging in a decision making process in writing measurable IEPs. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(1),", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}