A Closer Look at IEP’s – The Wrightslaw Game Plan

Wrightslaw Game Plan: SMART IEPs
by Pete Wright and Pam Wright

Diane writes: “Help! I need good IEP goals and objectives!”

I know my son’s IEP is inadequate. The school’s IEP goal for him is “Commitment to academic success.” If “Commitment to academic success” is not an appropriate goal, what should I propose in its place? 

I need to find good IEPs to help me construct a model. How are measurable goals defined? Can you give me an example of a well-written IEP?

Mary writes: “Help! I need good IEP goals and objectives!”

I am a first year special education teacher. I need to see some good IEP goals. I haven’t had enough experience with this and need to feel more secure in this area. Can you point me in the right direction?

The “IEP Problem”

Diane is a parent, Mary is a special education teacher. Both are asking for help in writing IEP goals and objectives. Diane and Mary represent thousands of people who write to us every year with questions about how to write IEPs.  

Why makes writing IEPs so difficult?

What makes the IEP process so confusing? 

 

 

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