FW: IEP Facts: SMART Goals & IEPs

[Beth Hutson]

FYI - I have also attached the PDF version of SMART Goals

 

Beth Hutson

Program Coordinator

GCF Family Support Services

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Durham, NC 27701

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IEP Facts: SMART Goals and IEPs

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In This Issue ... Present Levels: Where a SMART IEP Begins Game Plan: Getting to SMART! Learn How to Write SMART IEPs in Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy IEP Season SALE: 25% OFF Ends Today! Circulation: 98,627 ISSN: 1538-320 March 31, 2015 Dear Beth, Where do you want your child to go? How do you get there? Look at your child's IEP. Do you see goals like this: "Evan will improve in reading...increase study skills for academic success...demonstrate better writing...?" Not good enough! Your child needs a SMART IEP that is: S Specific M Measurable A Use Action Words R Realistic and relevant T Time-limited In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you will get a game plan for writing SMART IEPs. You'll learn where to start, how to write measurable goals, and how to develop an IEP that will address your child's needs. Please don't hesitate to forward this issue to friends, family members, or colleagues. Not a subscriber? Sign up FREE today! Read previous issues Register for a Wrightslaw Training Today!   Present Levels: Where a SMART IEP Begins To develop a SMART IEP, begin with your child's Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance. Until the Present Levels in your child's IEP are up to date, you will never be able to get the program, placement, or education your child needs. Read Present Levels: The Foundation of the IEP   Game Plan: Getting to SMART! Your Game Plan includes three elements. To get the services your child needs you need to: learn about test scores write SMART IEPs use effective advocacy strategies   Learn How to Write SMART IEPs On SALE NOW! 25% OFF Sale Ends Today! SMART IEPs. Read Chapter 12 in Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition by Pam & Pete Wright. We walk you through the process of writing SMART IEPs. Print Book + PDF Print Book Kindle ePub Read and reread Chapter 12 until you understand these concepts. Complete the homework assignments that will teach you how to write SMART goals.   back to the top

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