Get a chewable tool for oral input
When to use this goal
For students who seek oral input by mouthing objects such as pencils, sleeves or toys, and who can learn to get a safe chewable tool or a crunchy snack. Present levels and the OT's assessment decide fit.
- Baseline
- Note five moments a day when the student sought oral input and what they used. Check with the nurse and family on safe tools and snacks.
- Tips
- Oral input is a valid need; this goal gives a safe, clean way to meet it. Replace worn tools quickly. Older students may prefer discreet options such as gum where allowed.
- Limits
- The goal does not ask the student to stop mouthing; it offers a safer option. Choking risks and dental needs come first; follow the nurse's advice.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-sen-018.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during seated work or listening times, when the student seeks oral input, the student will get their chewable tool from its holder or ask for a crunchy snack allowed by the plan, and use it with no adult prompts in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected daily.
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 Sensory Processing & Regulation.
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) - Sensory Processing & Regulation
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal352 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during seated work or listening times, when the student seeks oral input, the student will get their chewable tool from its holder or ask for a crunchy snack allowed by the plan, and use it with no adult prompts in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected daily.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During seated work or listening times, when the student seeks oral input
- Behavior
- The student will get their chewable tool from its holder or ask for a crunchy snack allowed by the plan, and use it with no adult prompts
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Daily
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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:
- on 4 of 5 observed days
- Collection schedule:
- daily
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during seated work or listening times, when the student seeks oral input, the student will get their chewable tool from its holder or ask for a crunchy snack allowed by the plan, and use it with no adult prompts in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected daily.
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.