IEP Goals
Why doesn't everyone have the same goal?
Everyone needs different things.
Everyone has different things to work on.
What does it mean to be a flexible thinker?
Thinking outside the box.
What does it mean to emotionally regulate?
Name 3 responsibilities you have in school.
Answers may vary.
Listening to your teachers, handing in assignments, following classroom and school rules
Which animal holds the record for fastest land speed?
Cheetah
What is the purpose for an IEP behavior goal?
To help students learn and make progress in school.
True or false: Being a flexible thinker means that you always get your way.
False
Name 2 emotions that feel similar but are different.
Sad / mad
Anxious / nervous
Frustrated / angry
Why is being respectful a good quality to have?
People trust you more.
People like to be around you.
You're more likely to meet your goals.
Which fruit floats because it is 25% air?
Apple
True or false: If you meet your behavior goal, you automatically graduate from behavior support.
False
You could be given a new goal or you could graduate from behavior support depending on your progress.
What are TWO benefits to being a flexible thinker?
Better friendships
Fewer arguments
Less stress
More ideas
Solving problems easier
Answers may vary:
Heart beats fast, tight jaw, clenched fists, feeling hot
A substitute teacher is in your classroom.
Name 1 respectful action.
Name 1 disrespectful action.
Answers may vary.
Which insect can survive losing its head for a couple of days?
Cockroach
Why is it important that we track goals?
To see if you are making progress or not.
Scenario: Give a flexible response
Your teacher changes the seating chart mid week. How do you respond?
Accept it and try your best in the new seat.
Why is yelling and pointing fingers at others NOT a helpful coping strategy?
It makes things worse and can lead to consequences.
What is one way to show respect when working on a group?
Completing your parts, communicating kindly, asking for help when needed.
How tall, in feet, was the tallest lego tower ever built?
(In order to get the points, you need to be within 5 feet of the correct answer)
About 115 feet.
Name 2 parts of an IEP goal.
600 points if you can name 3 out of 4.
700 points if you can name all of them.
The condition - when/where?
Measurement - how will we know when you met it?
Behavior - what do we want you to do?
Skill area - what do we want you to work on?
Why is it important to be a flexible thinker at school?
Plans change / different schedules
Group work requires compromise
Problems happen and they're easier to solve when you are a flexible thinker
TWO part question:
1. What is a trigger?
2. What are 3 triggers at school?
1. Something that makes you feel mad.
2. A test, losing a game, taking notes, change in schedule, etc.
Name 1 way to show respect when you are disagreeing with someone.
Allowing them to speak, listening, staying calm, using appropriate language.
What is the name of the wizard school is Harry Potter?
Hogwarts