Square off and cross an open space
When to use this goal
For students who travel along walls but veer or get lost crossing open spaces such as a gym, lobby, or cafeteria. Present levels in body alignment and protective techniques decide fit.
- Baseline
- Have the student cross the same open space four times and measure how far from the target they arrive. A crossing counts when they reach the target door or a set range on the wall.
- Tips
- Agree on the target range ahead of time (for example, within arm's reach of the door). A sound at the target is a support to fade.
- Limits
- Veering varies with fatigue and noise. The goal does not replace the O&M specialist's judgment about when the student is ready for a harder route or less supervision.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ac-om-007.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when crossing the gym or a lobby to reach the wall or door on the far side, the student will align their back or side with a wall, walk a straight line across the space, and reach the target wall or door independently in 4 of 4 opportunities, across 3 consecutive O&M lessons, as measured by direct observation collected during each O&M lesson.
Baseline: 1 of 4 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 Orientation & Mobility.
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 - Orientation & Mobility
- Baseline
- 1 of 4 opportunities.
- Annual goal375 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when crossing the gym or a lobby to reach the wall or door on the far side, the student will align their back or side with a wall, walk a straight line across the space, and reach the target wall or door independently in 4 of 4 opportunities, across 3 consecutive O&M lessons, as measured by direct observation collected during each O&M lesson.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When crossing the gym or a lobby to reach the wall or door on the far side
- Behavior
- The student will align their back or side with a wall, walk a straight line across the space, and reach the target wall or door independently
- Criteria
- In 4 of 4 opportunities, across 3 consecutive O&M lessons
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- During each O&M lesson
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 4 of 4 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive O&M lessons
- Collection schedule:
- during each O&M lesson
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when crossing the gym or a lobby to reach the wall or door on the far side, the student will align their back or side with a wall, walk a straight line across the space, and reach the target wall or door independently in 4 of 4 opportunities, across 3 consecutive O&M lessons, as measured by direct observation collected during each O&M lesson.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | # + (of 4) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Record up to 4 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.