Goal Writing
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IEP
Hodge Podge
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What are the components of an annual goal?
Goal statement, goal area, titles of implementers, benchmark/objective, evaluation of benchmark/objective, and extent of progress ISBE 34-54 IEP Instruction (8/15)
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https://www.hbug.k12.il.us/FACTS/ISBE_Rulebooks_15-16/15-16_FACTS_Instructions_Rev_1_Dec.pdf
What is the FACTS manual at the Harrisburg website
100
http://www.echoja.org/ Currently being revised to better assist member districts
What is the ECHO JA
100
What are the purposes of an IEP?
1. Ensure child has access to general ed curriculum 2. Establish measurable annual goals for a child with a disability 3. Provide a written commitment of services to be offered to the child ISBE, Developing Meaningful IEPs and Utilizing the NILS, August 2015
100
If a district does not adopt the transfer student's IEP, within how many days must the district provide written notice to the parent including the proposed date of the IEP meeting?
Within 10 days of enrollment (days is calendar days) 226.50a1B
200
Using NILS (New Illinois Learning Standards) should goals be aligned with a students enrolled grade level or functional level?
Enrolled grade level (ISBE, Developing Meaningful IEPs and Utilizing the NILS, August, 2015)
200
http://isbe.net/rules/archive/pdfs/226ark.pdf
What is the ISBE Part 226 rules
200
http://iaase.org/ An Illinois professional organization that provides professional development and networking opportunities
What is the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education
200
What should a PLAAFP include?
Documentation should reflect the results of the most recent evaluation, but should not be a restatement of the evaluation results documented in the eligibility report. ISBE, Instructions for IEP Forms, 8/15
200
Who is not extended FAPE?
Students ages 18-21 who are incarcerated and who were not identified as eligible and did not have IEPs in their educational placements immediately prior to incarceration 226.50d
300
What are the characteristics of SMART goals?
Specific Measurable Action Words Realistic and Relevant Time-limited
300
http://isbe.net/spec-ed/html/guidance.htm
What is the ISBE Guidance Documents link
300
http://www.illinoisspecialed.com/ Dedicated to Helping the Parents of Illinois Special Education Children
What is Illinois Special Education
300
What should the defined supplementary aids/supports align with on the IEP?
Accommodations on assessments ISBE, Developing Meaningful IEPs and Utilizing the NILS, August, 2015
300
The minimum number of direct instruction hours a student who is in home or hospital instruction must receive if part of the instruction is provided via telephone or other technological device
What is 2 hours per week 226.300e
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How should goals be aligned?
With PLAAFPs and NILS (ISBE, Developing Meaningful IEPs and Utilizing the NILS, August 2015)
400
http://isbe.net/board/archivemessages/archivemessage.htm
What is State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith weekly messages webpage
400
http://www.ilga.gov/ Where one can find information about legislators, laws and bills, and the legislative process
What is the Illinois General Assembly homepage
400
How should supplementary aids, accommodations, and modifications be written?
They should relate to the identified deficits, be individualized, and specify circumstances under which accommodation is to be provided ISBE, Developing Meaningful IEPs and Utilizing the NILS, August, 2015
400
What is an IEE, when can it be requested, who pays for it, and who should the request be written to?
An IEE=Independent Educational Evaluation, is requested by parents when they disagree with the district's evaluation. IEE requests should be sent to the district superintendent and is paid for by the school district 226.180 a
500
What is the difference between a goal statement and a benchmark or objective?
Goal Statement - Statements written in objective and measurable terms that describes what the student should be able to accomplish in the next 12 months. The annual goal should be based on the team’s determination of the student’s needs that result from his/her disability to enable the student to be involved in the general curriculum, or for preschool students, age- appropriate activities and must reflect consideration of the State Goals for Learning and the Illinois Learning Standards. Benchmarks/Objectives - Statements written in measurable terms that identify the intermediate steps between the student’s present levels of performance and his/her annual goals. A sufficient number of objectives/ benchmarks should be identified to guide the instructional process ISBE 34-54 IEP Instruction (8/15)
500
http://isbe.net/assessment/default.htm
What is the ISBE Assessment webpage
500
https://iepq.education.illinois.edu/ Created to assist education professionals to improve Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
What is IEPQ
500
How should a student's educational placement be determined?
1. Based on the IEP (PLAAFP, annual goals, support/supplementary aids) 2. Determined at the IEP meeting 3. With removal from the gen ed setting only if needs of disability are severe ISBE, Developing Meaningful IEPs and Utilizing the NILS, August, 2015
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Under what conditions can a child begin receiving district services on their third birthday?
A child who is transitioning from an EI program or a child who is referred to a district for evaluation at least 60 school days prior to their third birthday. 226.260b
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