Teachers and schools periodically set goals for their students. One way to make sure that your elementary students are meeting the goals you envision for them is by setting SMART goals. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound. By ensuring that your goal...
From Pete: I recommend that parents consult with an independent specialist who can help them develop good goals for the child's IEP. School personnel often want IEP goals that track their curriculum(e.g., a Brigance-related goal about ‘map reading skills’ for a 9th grade student who not ...
Summer break is finally here, and while students are excited to kick back and relax, teachers may be searching for fun summer activities to keep their students engaged and learning throughout the summer months in ...
The IEP goals tell you what the child should accomplish in one year, if the special education services are appropriate. Measurable goals provide a way for you and the other members of the IEP team to determine if the services are sufficient, and if the child is making acceptable progress. T...