Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will organize writing to address audience and purpose in chronological and logical sequences (e.g., sequence, place, importance), improving organizational skills from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., writing samples, teacher observations]. Objectives: [Student's name] will sequence writing logically in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will address the audience appropriately in their writing in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will revise writing to improve organization and coherence in 8/10 trials. Annual G ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will write a main idea with some supporting details on a topic, improving writing skills from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., writing samples, rubrics, teacher observations]. Objectives: [Student's name] will write a clear main idea for a given topic in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will include at least three supporting details in their writing in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will revise their writing to improve clarity and coherence in 8/10 trials. Annual Goal #2 By (date), [student's name] will r ..read more

Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for academic success and daily living. For students in special education, targeted interventions and strategies are essential to improve comprehension skills. This blog post outlines various annual goals and objectives to support students in enhancing their reading comprehension abilities. Key Takeaway Special education teachers can help students improve reading comprehension by setting clear, measurable goals and using specific strategies to address their unique learning needs. Returning to Text and Illustrations Emma, a third-grader, often forgets ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will locate information and clarify meaning by skimming, scanning, reading carefully, and using other reading strategies, improving comprehension skills from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., running records, probes, anecdotal records, work samples, etc.]. Objectives: [Student's name] will skim text to locate specific information in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will scan text to clarify meaning in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will read carefully to understand details in 8/10 trials. Annual Goal #2 By ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will use beginning and ending consonants, vowel patterns, and blends to predict unknown words, improving decoding skills from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., running records, probes, anecdotal records, work samples, etc.]. Objectives: [Student's name] will identify beginning consonants in unknown words in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will identify ending consonants in unknown words in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will use vowel patterns to predict unknown words in 8/10 trials. Annual Goal #2 By (da ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will demonstrate orientation to a book (e.g., front to back, top to bottom, left to right), improving print awareness from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., running records, probes, anecdotal records, work samples, etc.]. Objectives: [Student's name] will identify the front and back of a book in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will demonstrate top to bottom orientation when holding a book in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will show left to right progression when handling a book in 8/10 trials. Annual Goal ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will hear (count) syllables in words, improving phonemic awareness from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., running records, probes, anecdotal records, work samples, etc.]. Objectives: [Student's name] will count syllables in words in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will identify the number of syllables in given words in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will clap out the syllables in words in 8/10 trials. Annual Goal #2 By (date), [student's name] will match like sounds in words at the beginning and end of wo ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By (date), [student's name] will make comparisons and generalizations of literary forms and genres from various cultures and time periods, improving literature analysis skills from [current level] to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., State Scoring Guide, teacher survey, performance assessment, etc.]. Objectives: [Student's name] will identify key characteristics of different literary forms in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will compare literary forms from two different cultures in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will generalize common themes across diffe ..read more

Introduction to Reading IEP Goals in the U.S. In the U.S., reading IEP goals are tailored to help students with disabilities succeed in their educational journey. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is crafted for students who find reading challenging, ensuring their specific needs are met. Think of an IEP as a personal roadmap, created by a team of educators and parents, guiding a student through the education system. The process starts by identifying where a student stands with their reading skills and setting achievable goals. These goals aren't just random targets; they're carefully ..read more

Annual Goal #1 By [date], [student's name] will increase the ability to identify and use a variety of nonfiction texts such as books, newspapers, and magazines to [target level] as measured by [assessment method, e.g., State Scoring Guide, teacher survey, performance assessment, etc.]. Objectives: [Student's name] will identify nonfiction books in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will identify nonfiction newspapers in 8/10 trials. [Student's name] will identify nonfiction magazines in 8/10 trials. Annual Goal #2 By [date], [student's name] will increase the ability to make predictions be ..read more