IEP Goal Examples & Non-Examples

Is the goal compliant?

Joe will, when presented with letter and word flashcards, identify letter sounds to blend 20 CVC words with 80% accuracy over 3 consecutive sessions.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Jane will, when given at least 5 math problems with multiple steps (one standard at a time), solve and score at least a 3/4 on a proficiency-based rating scale.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Jane will, when reading a 5th grade passage, average more than 111 words per minute with 98% accuracy over three passages.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Joe will, given the opportunity to take a break in a calming room/space or to engage in an approved alternate task, decrease his rate of physical aggression from 20 times per week to no more than 2 times per week, as observed over the course of a grading period.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Jane will will complete a self-evaluation and describe her strengths and weaknesses over the span of IEP year.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Joe will when given a story starter and 3 minutes to write, construct a paragraph with 50 total words, 47 words spelled correctly and 44 correct writing sequences over three assessments.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Jane will when given a grade level writing prompt, write a five-paragraph essay that develops ideas adequately, using sufficient details to support ideas on 2 out of 3 trials.

• Yes

• No

Is the goal compliant?

Joe will, when given a level 7 reading Curriculum Based Measure (CBM), answer comprehension questions with 70% accuracy in 2 out of 3 trials.

• Yes

• No