Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

IEPs are necessary, required by law and when done properly can be extremely helpful in guiding the student’s educational journey. Includes updates for IDEA 2004.

The art and science of writing truly measurable goals and objectives can be mastered so they are easy to compose, aren’t time consuming and can be grasped by all appropriate staff, as well as parents. Designed for both those just entering the field or have been working in it for years.

The book is divided into three parts:

• Part I: About Goals & Objectives (measurability, vagueness / specificity)
• Part II: Writing Goals & Objectives (present levels, writing goals & objectives, writing measurable goals & objectives, how to project annual goals, how to move the child's performance to the goal, how to put PLOP, Objectives / Benchmarks, Goals in the IEP)

  Part III: Sample PLOPs, Objectives, Goals (includes 75 samples for children with various disabilities)

Written by two leading special educators and IEP legal experts, Drs. Barbara Bateman and Cynthia Herr. Softbound book, 140 pages.