Here’s your “train the trainer” guide to improving IEP goal writing in your district — the only guide written from the administrator’s perspective. Follow this multi-phased approach — all geared toward ensuring every IEP includes goals that are legally compliant and instructionally relevant for the student.

You’ll end staff frustration and create a solid goal-writing process from start to finish, with these essential tools:

• A framework for staff training, including proper goal-writing sequence and presenting data visually
• A straightforward explanation of legal requirements — and how to communicate them to staff
• Guidelines for developing a long-range plan, from identifying training needs to monitoring your success

Plus, perfect the process with model documents you can use right away:

• Professional Development Template
• Sample Goals
• IEP Checklist
• 3-Year IEP Template
• Template for Developing Measurable Goals
• Progress Monitoring Tools
• Choosing a Progress Monitoring Tool