Accept a group decision or compromise and continue the activity
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By the annual IEP review date, during cooperative group work when the group chooses an idea that is not the student's, the student will accept the group's choice by saying an accepting or compromise statement and continuing the activity independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly observations, as measured by direct observation collected weekly during scheduled group activities.
Baseline: 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check10 of 10 met
All structural checks are met.
Met: Observable behavior. The behavior is stated as an action.
Met: Condition. The goal states when or under what conditions the behavior occurs.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Opportunities is a reasonable way to quantify this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. The success criterion is stated with a number and unit.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Mastery rule and collection schedule are stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Direct observation can produce opportunities data.
Met: Review timeframe. The goal includes a timeframe.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Baseline and target use the same unit and show change in the intended direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. The wording still relates to Cognitive Flexibility.
Met: Level of support. The level of support is defined.
What this checks: the goal's structure and wording, using fixed rules: observable behavior, condition, criterion, method, mastery rule, timeframe, baseline/target consistency, and support. It can't judge whether the goal is appropriate, ambitious enough, or legally sufficient for a particular student. That requires assessment data and the IEP team.
About this template
- Level guidance
- For students whose present levels show difficulty when group work, games, or plans do not go their way. Present levels, not grade, decide which compromise phrases and settings fit.
- Baseline considerations
- Observe group activities and record each moment the student's preference is not chosen and how they respond (argues, leaves, takes over, accepts). Note the peers and activity types involved.
- Usage notes
- Teach examples of accepting statements ("Okay, let's try yours", "We can do mine next time"). Score as met when the student makes an accepting statement or gesture and keeps participating without repeated objection (more than one restatement of disagreement).
- Known limitations
- Peer behavior strongly affects opportunities and outcomes. Does not measure whether the student shares their own ideas, which is also important; avoid goals that teach only giving in.
- Source
- Original IEP Atlas draft (AI-assisted) based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. Template ID
ef-cf-004.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Federal IDEA regulations require benchmarks or short-term objectives only for students who take alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)). Your state or district may require them more broadly.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. Your goal counts opportunities, so the sheet has one box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 4 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive weekly observations
- Collection schedule:
- weekly during scheduled group activities
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during cooperative group work when the group chooses an idea that is not the student's, the student will accept the group's choice by saying an accepting or compromise statement and continuing the activity independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly observations, as measured by direct observation collected weekly during scheduled group activities.
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 for the calculated columns. Sheets are blank: IEP Atlas doesn't store student data.