Print board answers large enough for peers
When to use this goal
For students who avoid writing on the class whiteboard or chart because their board writing is too small, slanted, or faint for classmates to read. Board writing uses shoulder and wrist control in a different way than desk writing. Fit depends on observation, not grade.
- Baseline
- Record five board-writing turns and judge readability from the back of the room. If the student refuses board turns, start in OT sessions without an audience.
- Tips
- Vertical writing also strengthens the wrist and shoulder. Offer the student a way to pass if anxiety is high; the goal is access to board turns, not forced public writing.
- Limits
- Readability from a distance is a judgment; use a set seat for checking.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-hw-046.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when called to write an answer on the classroom whiteboard during a lesson, the student will write the answer large enough and level enough for classmates at the back to read independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly checks, as measured by direct observation collected each time the student writes on the board.
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 Handwriting.
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
- Motor & Sensory Skills (OT, PT & Adapted PE) - Handwriting
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal376 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when called to write an answer on the classroom whiteboard during a lesson, the student will write the answer large enough and level enough for classmates at the back to read independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly checks, as measured by direct observation collected each time the student writes on the board.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When called to write an answer on the classroom whiteboard during a lesson
- Behavior
- The student will write the answer large enough and level enough for classmates at the back to read independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly checks
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Each time the student writes on the board
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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:
- across 3 consecutive weekly checks
- Collection schedule:
- each time the student writes on the board
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when called to write an answer on the classroom whiteboard during a lesson, the student will write the answer large enough and level enough for classmates at the back to read independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weekly checks, as measured by direct observation collected each time the student writes on the board.
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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