Take out the trash when the bin is full
When to use this goal
For students 18 to 21 who empty the trash when told but let a full kitchen bin overflow. Fits once the student can tie and carry a full bag to the outside bin. Present levels and observation of the chore in a real setting, not grade or age, decide whether this template fits.
- Baseline
- For two weeks, note each time the bin was full and whether the student took it out before being asked. Mark the fill level that counts as full.
- Tips
- A fill line removes the guesswork about when the bin is full. Score one opportunity each time the bin reaches the line. Teach the building's bin or chute rules.
- Limits
- Opportunities vary with how much trash the household makes. Does not cover recycling or bin collection day.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID fn-hh-020.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when the kitchen trash in the transition program apartment is full, the student will tie the bag, carry it to the outside bin or chute, and put in a new liner before anyone asks in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected each time the bin fills, 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 Household Skills & Chores.
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 - Household Skills & Chores
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal359 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when the kitchen trash in the transition program apartment is full, the student will tie the bag, carry it to the outside bin or chute, and put in a new liner before anyone asks in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected each time the bin fills, summarized weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When the kitchen trash in the transition program apartment is full
- Behavior
- The student will tie the bag, carry it to the outside bin or chute, and put in a new liner before anyone asks
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Each time the bin fills, 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:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks
- Collection schedule:
- each time the bin fills, summarized weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when the kitchen trash in the transition program apartment is full, the student will tie the bag, carry it to the outside bin or chute, and put in a new liner before anyone asks in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected each time the bin fills, 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.