Wear a T-shirt with the tag at the back
When to use this goal
For students who put on a pullover shirt without help but often end up with it backward or inside out. Fits when the student can already get the shirt on. Present levels and the OT's observation of the routine, not grade or age, decide whether this template fits.
- Baseline
- Record each shirt change for two weeks: whether the shirt ended up forward and right side out, and whether the student fixed it on their own. Note whether the shirt had a front picture, since that cue is often easier than a tag.
- Tips
- Teach one orientation method and use it at home and school: lay the shirt face down, tag nearest you, then put the arms in. Score one opportunity for each shirt put on. A discreet inside mark is fine for an older student.
- Limits
- Does not measure the motor steps of getting the shirt on. Shirts with no tag or print may need an added mark before the goal is fair.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID fn-dr-005.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when putting on a T-shirt after PE, swimming, or a clothing change, the student will find the tag, turn the shirt so the tag is at the back and inside, and put it on facing forward independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly checks, as measured by direct observation collected at each shirt change, summarized weekly.
Baseline: 2 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 Dressing & Clothing Management.
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
- Functional & Independence Skills - Dressing & Clothing Management
- Baseline
- 2 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal381 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when putting on a T-shirt after PE, swimming, or a clothing change, the student will find the tag, turn the shirt so the tag is at the back and inside, and put it on facing forward independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly checks, as measured by direct observation collected at each shirt change, summarized weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When putting on a T-shirt after PE, swimming, or a clothing change
- Behavior
- The student will find the tag, turn the shirt so the tag is at the back and inside, and put it on facing forward independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly checks
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- At each shirt change, 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 at least 4 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly checks
- Collection schedule:
- at each shirt change, summarized weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when putting on a T-shirt after PE, swimming, or a clothing change, the student will find the tag, turn the shirt so the tag is at the back and inside, and put it on facing forward independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly checks, as measured by direct observation collected at each shirt change, 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.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.