Measurable+Annual+Goal

WHAT IS A GOOD GOAL?
 * It directly relates to a need (barrier) described in the present level of educational performance.


 * It is challenging, yet attainable within one year.


 * It is individualized.


 * It is specific, not vague.


 * It can stand alone and be meaningful to the student.


 * It is observable and measurable and the data of the progress toward the goal can be graphed.


 * It clearly desribes the replacement behavior.


 * It is observable in such a way that anyone asked to evaluate progress would be able to do so with consistency and accuracy.


 * It leads the student toward full or assisted independence and real job employability as much as possible. (It supports the student's post-secondary goal(s).

WHAT IS A MEASURABLE GOAL?
 * It includes three componenets: condition, behavior, and criteria.


 * Different observers or teachers would reach the same conclusion.


 * It can be measured throughout the year.


 * It can be generalized across settings.