Behavior Goals IEP: Tips for Success
Writing behavior goals IEP is a big chore indeed. It is designed to help each unique child grow and develop to the best of his or her abilities. It sets goals and helps to set the tone for the school year, as well as sets expectations to work toward in the classroom, too. Clearly, these are not goals that you want to rush through, and you do want to take time to get them right to the best of your ability. Here are some tips to help you do just that:
Observe the Child
Behavior goals IEP should be customized to suit each child, so you do need to take some time to observe the child’s behavior in the classroom. This can be observations based on prior years’ observations if you have had the child in the classroom previously, or you may need to take a week or two to observe the child fully in your classroom this year.
Set Goals
After you have identified areas where the child shows behavioral deficiencies, you will then be ready to sit down and actually write out the goals. You will want to ensure that the goals you set are not too far beyond the child’s reach yet are not easily attainable, either. These should push the child to do his or her best without frustrating the child with their difficulty.
Be Positive
One last tip to follow when writing behavior goals IEP is to be positive in your wording. Part of writing the goals involves identifying the behavior that is maladaptive, and when writing this wording, you should always stay positive and upbeat. Generally, a discussion about the goals will follow you writing them down, and this conversation should also be positive in nature. Keep in mind that this does set the tone for the rest of the year, so care should be taken to avoid frustrating or upsetting the child.
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