IEP SMART Goals

Prepared By: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

SMART GOALS TEMPLATE

Initial	Meaning	Description
S	Specific	Creating personalized and detailed learning objectives tailored for each student. For instance, [STUDENT NAME] will improve reading comprehension by correctly answering questions from grade-level appropriate text.
M	Measurable	This involves tracking the progress of the student over time. For example, [STUDENT NAME] will answer correctly to 3 out of 5 questions from grade-level appropriate text every week.
A	Achievable	The learning objectives should be within the student's ability to achieve. For instance, considering [STUDENT NAME] current performance, improving reading comprehension to grade level is an achievable goal.
R	Relevant	The objectives should be relevant to the student's academic needs. For example, improving reading comprehension is relevant to [STUDENT NAME] as he/she struggles with this skill.
T	Time-Bound	An end date for achieving the goal should be set. For instance, [STUDENT NAME] is expected to achieve this goal by the end of the upcoming academic year.

Identify Specific Actions: Determine the steps needed to support the student in achieving the learning objectives.
Assign Responsibilities: Clarify who will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the action plan, such as teachers, special education staff, or parents/guardians.
Set Deadlines for Actions: Establish timelines for each action step to ensure progress is made consistently.
Monitor Progress: Regularly track the student's performance and adjust the action plan as needed based on their progress.

Identify Accountable Parties: Determine who will oversee the implementation of the action plan and ensure accountability for each task.
Establish Communication Channels: Define how progress will be communicated among team members, including regular meetings or written progress reports.
Set Consequences for Non-Compliance: Clearly outline the consequences for failing to meet action plan requirements, ensuring accountability among all involved parties.

Document Progress: Keep detailed records of the student's progress, including any challenges faced and strategies implemented.
Evaluate Success Criteria: Regularly review the effectiveness of the chosen success criteria for measuring progress and adjust if necessary.
Flexibility in Approach: Remain open to modifying the action plan based on the student's evolving needs, feedback from team members, or changes in circumstances.