PRACTICE: Writing SMART IEP Goals for Your Subject Area
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Instructions
Now, you get the chance to practice writing SMART IEP goals as described in 2.3 Creating Goals.
Using the case study below and the SMART framework, write 1-3 SMART IEP goals for Xavier for your subject area.
Case Study:
Xavier is a student with a specific learning disability in reading comprehension. He has an IEP with goals in most subject areas. His present level of performance indicates that his comprehension, decoding, and fluency skills are approximately two years behind grade level. Even in subjects other than language arts, he struggles due to his challenges with reading. Xavier is an amazing athlete and artist, and he shows academic strengths with math calculation.
SMART Framework:
| SMART stands for | What that means | Example of a non-SMART IEP goal | Example of a SMART IEP goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific |
The goal is specific in naming the skill or subject area and the targeted result. Details matter! |
Adam will be a better reader. |
Adam will be able to read a passage orally in a grade-level book at 110–130 words per minute with random errors. |
| Measurable |
The goal is stated in a way that your child’s progress can be measured. That can be done using standardized tests, curriculum-based measurements, or screening. |
With the aid of a calculator, Emma will be able to solve math problems. |
With the aid of a calculator, Emma will be able to solve math problems that involve the computation of fractions and decimals, with 75 percent accuracy. |
| Attainable |
The goal represents progress that is realistic for your child. |
Jackson will write at grade level, with no errors in spelling or punctuation. |
Jackson will write a paragraph with at least 5 sentences each greater than 8 words, with no more than 2 errors in spelling and punctuation. |
| Results-oriented |
The goal clearly lays out what your child will do to accomplish it. |
During small group activities, Dana will have good eye contact with others. |
During small group activities, Dana will look at the speaker of the group 90 percent of the time, in 4 out of 5 opportunities. |
| Time-bound |
The goal includes a time frame in which your child will achieve it, with the right supports and services. It also states when and how often progress will be measured. |
Jeremy will be able to orally explain class vocabulary words, with 90 percent accuracy, on 8 out of 10 tries. His progress will be measured through a language assessment. |
By May 15, Jeremy will be able to orally explain class vocabulary words, with 90 percent accuracy, on 8 out of 10 tries. His progress will be measured through a monthly language assessment. |