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Notice a runny nose and get a tissue

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When to use this goal

For students who can blow their nose when handed a tissue but do not notice a runny nose or do not go get a tissue on their own. Present levels in body awareness decide fit, not grade.

Baseline
Over a week, count times the student's nose was running and how many times they got a tissue within about a minute without being told. Runny noses are seasonal, so collect baseline when opportunities are frequent.
Tips
Agree on a quiet cue that does not draw attention, such as an adult touching their own nose. Give older students a tissue pack to carry so they do not have to cross the room. Pair with fn-dl-067 if the student still needs the routine steps.
Limits
Opportunities vary with season and illness, so some weeks have no data. Does not measure how well the nose is cleared.

Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID fn-dl-068.

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Student

How the goal refers to the student

Skill

What the student will do

Something an adult can see, count or time.

Condition

When or under what conditions

Support

Support allowed

Criterion

Number of opportunities in which the behavior is demonstrated, out of a fixed number.

Sample numbers. Replace them with the student's data.

Criterion wording

Data collection

Each occurrence of a clearly defined behavior is tallied during a fixed observation period.

How often data are collected
Mastery rule

How many measurements must meet the criterion.

Timeframe

Timeframe

Goal

By the annual IEP review date, when their nose is running during class, the student will get a tissue on their own and wipe or blow their nose independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks of data, as measured by frequency recording collected weekly.

Baseline: 1 of 5 opportunities.

  • Condition
  • Observable behavior
  • Criterion
  • Measurement method

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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. Frequency (event) recording 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 Daily Living Skills.

  • Met: Level of support. Defined.

  • Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.

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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.

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Area of need
Functional & Independence Skills - Daily Living Skills
Baseline
1 of 5 opportunities.
Annual goal279 characters
By the annual IEP review date, when their nose is running during class, the student will get a tissue on their own and wipe or blow their nose independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks of data, as measured by frequency recording collected weekly.
Timeframe
By the annual IEP review date
Condition
When their nose is running during class
Behavior
The student will get a tissue on their own and wipe or blow their nose independently
Criteria
In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks of data
Evaluation method
Frequency recording
Schedule
Weekly

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Matching data sheet

Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.

The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.