Writing a Postsecondary IEP Goal Worksheet

Student Information:

  • Name:

  • Date:


Step 1: Identify Need and Skill

  1. What is one of your needs (where you circled, "No")?

  2. What skill would help you with this need?

Examples:

  • Need: "I can manage money." Skill: I will keep track of what I spend my money on each week.

  • Need: "I can make a schedule." Skill: I will make my daily schedule.

  • Need: "I am willing to engage in activities with others." Skill: I will ask one person per week to hang out.


Step 2: Set Criteria

  1. How often do you want to show your skill?

  2. How can you measure your skill (checklist, calendar, quiz)?


Step 3: Write the Goal

  1. Now, write your goal:

    I will (Skill from #2) as measured by (How often from #3) and (How you will measure your skill from #4).


Step 4: Utilize Strengths

  1. What is one strength from your assessment (where you circled, "Yes")?

  2. How can you use your strength to help you with your goal?