In This Issue ...
April 8, 2014
|Thousands of people write to us every year with questions about writing good IEP goals.
- What makes the IEP process so confusing?
- What makes writing IEP goals so difficult?
- How are measurable goals defined?
Good IEPs have specific goals and objectives. They include clear descriptions of the knowledge and skills that will be taught and how your child’s progress will be measured.
In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you learn why and how to include objective measurement in IEPs. You will learn about writing goals that are clear and measurable - SMART IEP goals.
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Help! I Need Good IEP Goals
Without specific, measurable goals, you will not know if your child's special education services are sufficient and he is making acceptable progress.
In the Wrightslaw Game Plan: Writing SMART IEPs, you will learn how to identify your child's needs and write measurable IEP goals, as required by IDEA.
Is There a Limit to the Number of IEP Goals?
When we met with the IEP team, we were told that our son can only have four IEP goals. Is this true? Is there a maximum number of IEP goals?
Wrong! Many school people who dispense advice have not read the law. If you don't learn how to find answers to questions, you'll continue to be dependent on school personnel for legal information and advice. What can you do about inaccurate advice?