In this chapter, you will learn about the importance of writing measurable annual goals. Best practice guidelines will be presented, along with Anna's perception, and a video example of Sabrina's educational team discussing the instructional strategies to address Sabrina's goals.
IDEA 34 CFR § 300.320 requires that the IEP include:
Statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals designed to (a) meet the child's needs that result from the child's disability to enable the child to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum; and (b) meet each of the child's other educational needs that result from the child's disability.
Measurable Annual Goals can be defined as the “best estimate of what the student can accomplish in the next year" (Gibb and Dyches, 2007, p.47).
Goals must…
Researchers and practitioners suggest writing SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time Limited
See an example of such goals in Sabrina's IEP
While communication is the key to collaboration, setting goals is the key to student success. One thing my husband and I do is consider where we want Sabrina to be when she graduates from high school and work backwards from there. Our vision for her- to be a contributing, loved, and valued part of her community as an adult- is the focus for all her goals. That means that some goals may be about life skills such as managing her clothing and belongings. Most of her goals, however, are focused on Sabrina's ability to communicate and express herself since she has severe articulation issues. The team coordinates between the teachers and specialists to give her lots of practice such as using her literacy goals as the foundation for her speech goals. We look at her as a whole person and design her IEP goals to support her personal growth in all areas.
Please observe the following video example of Sabrina's educational team describing the instructional strategies they use to address Sabrina's educational goals.
Please observe the following video example of Sabrina's speech and language pathologist describing the instructional strategies she uses to address Sabrina's educational goals. Please notice how detailed she gets with providing Anna, Sabrina's mother, actual examples.
Refer to the earlier “Strengths and Needs” list you created for yourself and write 3 annual SMART goals. Be sure to directly link your goals to your needs.
Gibb, G.S., Dyches, T.T. (2007). Guide to Writing Quality Individualized education Programs (2 nd ed.) . Boston , MA : Allyn and Bacon.
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