Writing reasonable yet challenging IEP goals is complex, with many factors influencing goal setting. The key is starting with a solid foundation -- and that means establishing concise and accurate present levels of performance. Gain expert guidance from Carol Kosnitsky, as she outlines the essential steps in collecting baseline data from which your teams can develop meaningful, measurable goals.

As you consider your students and their IEPs, you and your entire staff will learn how to:

• Identify the most important goals for the upcoming year
• Select specific target skills or behaviors
• Discover the most useful baseline data sources
• Project performance criteria for the year
• Engage parents in the goal-setting process
• Plan for progress monitoring throughout the school year

In 90 minutes, you’ll find out how to institute a methodical approach to goal setting, so you can ensure your IEP teams create instructionally relevant and compliant IEPs -- leading to greater consistency in IEPs between grades and buildings, and increased engagement of students and parents in the IEP process.