SAMPLE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Annual Goal: Jenny will spontaneously communicate her desires and feelings to teachers using simple words and gestures.

Short-term objective or benchmark Criteria Evaluation Procedure Evaluation Schedule
Jenny will independently use a word or gesture to express her desire for food or drink, bathroom, her request for a break from work and to play. At least once a day for 5 consecutive days Teacher observation and recording By end of first term


Annual Goal: Andy will use two strategies to selecting, organizing and categorizing information when preparing study guides for tests.

Short-term objective or benchmark Criteria Evaluation Procedure Evaluation Schedule
Andy will use concept maps to compare and contrast concepts from one subject area. 80% accuracy on 6 selections Work samples By end of 1st grading period.

Annual Goal: Carrie will develop and use study guide outlines to pass all her exams.
Short-term objective or benchmark Criteria Evaluation Procedure Evaluation Schedule
Given written notes, Carrie will develop study guide outlines that break information into small, discrete parts for rehearsal and practices. 75% passing grade on her tests. Teacher evaluation of tests. every 10 weeks


Annual Goal: Jose will demonstrate comprehension of content area material by summarizing passages to a partner.

Short-term objective or benchmark Criteria Evaluation Procedure Evaluation Schedule
Given written subject matter content, Jose will be able to answer "why" and "what" questions on each paragraph of the new material when discussing the content with another person. 80% success on 10 trials over 4 weeks Structures observation and recording. Every 6 weeks

Annual Goal: Nick will follow all classroom rules in each of his subject area classes.
Short-term objective or benchmark Criteria Evaluation Procedure Evaluation Schedule
Given 5 classroom rules and a contingency contract, Nick will follow 4/5 rules. Follows 4/5 rules for 30 consecutive days. Observation and behavior charting. Every 30 days.
Nick will walk into classes quietly without disrupting others when entering the classroom. Daily for 20 consecutive days. Teacher recording of behavior. By end of first term.


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