IEP Form 4A – Annual Goals

IEP Form 4B  is required for students who take the CAPA. These students require annual goals AND objectives.. Best practice would be to use Form 4B  for any students who are working on pre-academic or functional skills.

1.      Area of Need:  Indicate the area of need for each goal developed.  These areas of need should match the Ňareas of needÓ on Form 3. (i.e., math, reading, behavior)

 

2.      Baseline: Specify the studentŐs baseline performance. The baseline should describe the childŐs current performance on the skills identified in the goal. The baseline should be a quantifiable description of classroom performance in the specified area. (i.e., reads 20 sight words, writes a simple paragraph of 2-4 sentences, etc.)

 

3.      Measurable Annual Goal #:  Enter the number of the annual goal.

 

4.      Standard: First consider standards at the studentŐs chronological grade level. Also consider pre-requisite skills, levels of the cognitive domain, accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology.

 

5.      Annual Goal: Annual goals must be measurable and relate to the baseline data.  Goals must include:

á      Who                                                 student

á      Does What                                     observable behavior

                                                            (will add single digit numbers)

á      When                                              by reporting date

á      Given What                                    conditions (when given a paragraph to read)

á      How Much                                      mastery, criteria

                                                                  (90% accuracy, 3 consecutive days)

á      How Will It Be Measured             performance criteria

                                                                  (as measured by teacher data)

 

6.      Enables The student to be Involved and Progress in the General Curriculum: Select if student is working on the goal written to California content standards.

 

7.      Addressed other Educational Needs Resulting from Disability: Select if the student is working on other educational needs. (i.e., behavior, social skills, self help, etc.)

 

8.      Secondary Transition Goal: If the goal is related to secondary transition, check the box and then check the appropriate area: Education/Training, Employment, or Independent Living.

 

9.      Progress Reports: Document the date and the summary of the progress.

 

 

[Source: State SELPA IEP Manual (draft), July 2008]