Use sign names for self and classmates
When to use this goal
For young signing children whose class uses sign names. Present levels in naming peers decide fit. Sign names are usually given by Deaf community members, not chosen by hearing staff.
- Baseline
- Record 10 moments when the child refers to a person and whether they use a sign name, a point, or a gesture.
- Tips
- Pointing to a person who is present is also correct in ASL; count sign names for people not in view or to call someone.
- Limits
- ASL is a complete language; this template measures one access or language skill, and the student's broader language goals belong in expressive and receptive language with sign as the mode.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ac-sig-005.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during morning meeting, play, and routines, when they refer to themselves or a classmate, the student will use their own sign name and peers' sign names to refer to people independently in at least 7 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
Baseline: 2 of 10 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 Sign Language & Visual Communication.
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 - Sign Language & Visual Communication
- Baseline
- 2 of 10 opportunities.
- Annual goal337 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during morning meeting, play, and routines, when they refer to themselves or a classmate, the student will use their own sign name and peers' sign names to refer to people independently in at least 7 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During morning meeting, play, and routines, when they refer to themselves or a classmate
- Behavior
- The student will use their own sign name and peers' sign names to refer to people independently
- Criteria
- In at least 7 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks
- 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 7 of 10 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive weeks
- Collection schedule:
- twice weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during morning meeting, play, and routines, when they refer to themselves or a classmate, the student will use their own sign name and peers' sign names to refer to people independently in at least 7 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, 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 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | # + (of 10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 10 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.