Stay with the group during walks inside the building
When to use this goal
For students who run ahead, lag far behind, or leave the line during hallway transitions. Base the choice on counting transitions with and without separation. Line-routine details (voice, hands) are in classroom-expectations; this goal is about proximity.
- Baseline
- Record 5 or more walks: stayed within 2 arm's lengths the whole way, separated once, or separated more than once or ran. Note where separation happens (past the gym doors, near the playground exit); those spots become stopping points.
- Tips
- Define the distance (2 arm's lengths, or a specific spot in line) so every adult scores the same way. Place stopping points before any exit door. Reinforce arriving with the group. A student who bolts from the group needs the reduction goal bh-saf-015 and an emergency plan alongside this one.
- Limits
- A whole-walk score means a single step away fails the trial; for students with many separations, start with a count of separations per walk instead. Does not cover outdoor or community walks (bh-saf-002).
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID bh-saf-001.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a class walk between rooms with an adult at the front and back of the line, the student will stay within 2 arm's lengths of the group for the whole walk independently in 5 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly data summaries, as measured by direct observation collected daily, each walk, summarized 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 Safety Behaviors.
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
- Behavior & Classroom Expectations - Safety Behaviors
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal354 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a class walk between rooms with an adult at the front and back of the line, the student will stay within 2 arm's lengths of the group for the whole walk independently in 5 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly data summaries, as measured by direct observation collected daily, each walk, summarized weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a class walk between rooms with an adult at the front and back of the line
- Behavior
- The student will stay within 2 arm's lengths of the group for the whole walk independently
- Criteria
- In 5 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly data summaries
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Daily, each walk, summarized 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 5 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive weekly data summaries
- Collection schedule:
- daily, each walk, summarized weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a class walk between rooms with an adult at the front and back of the line, the student will stay within 2 arm's lengths of the group for the whole walk independently in 5 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly data summaries, as measured by direct observation collected daily, each walk, summarized 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- 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.
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