Set work at a comfortable viewing distance
When to use this goal
For students with low vision who bend over their desk to see, which causes neck strain and fatigue. Present levels from TVI observation decide fit; the TVI and OT may choose a slant board or reading stand together.
- Baseline
- Observe five work tasks and record whether the student sets up the stand, needs a reminder, or works bent over. Note how long they work before showing fatigue.
- Tips
- Let the student choose the angle and distance that work for them. Many students with low vision read close up, which is not harmful; posture is the concern.
- Limits
- The template does not measure reading or writing performance. Some tasks (cutting, science labs) do not fit a stand.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ac-lv-007.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during independent reading and writing tasks, with a slant board or reading stand at the desk, the student will independently place the page or book on the slant board or stand and adjust it so they can see without bending over the desk in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
Baseline: 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check11 of 11 met
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Opportunities fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Direct observation gives opportunities data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Low Vision & Visual Efficiency.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
Checks structure and wording only. Whether the goal fits the student is the team's call.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
Paste into your IEP system
Most district systems have a separate box for each part of a goal. Copy them one at a time, or all at once as labeled text.
- Area of need
- Vision, Hearing & Assistive Technology - Low Vision & Visual Efficiency
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal384 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during independent reading and writing tasks, with a slant board or reading stand at the desk, the student will independently place the page or book on the slant board or stand and adjust it so they can see without bending over the desk in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During independent reading and writing tasks, with a slant board or reading stand at the desk
- Behavior
- The student will independently place the page or book on the slant board or stand and adjust it so they can see without bending over the desk
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Twice weekly
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 4 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- on 4 of 5 observed days
- Collection schedule:
- twice weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during independent reading and writing tasks, with a slant board or reading stand at the desk, the student will independently place the page or book on the slant board or stand and adjust it so they can see without bending over the desk in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | # + (of 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Record up to 5 opportunities per session, matching the goal's denominator.
- Define in advance what counts as an opportunity so every data collector records the same thing.
- Count only + marks toward the criterion unless the goal specifies prompted responses.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.