Ask before guessing what a peer wants
When to use this goal
For students who decide for others (what game to play, what someone likes) without checking. Present levels decide fit. Asking is a reliable way to learn another person's view and works for every student.
- Baseline
- Record 5 moments when the student chose for a peer and whether they asked first. Planned game choices can supply opportunities.
- Tips
- Count the ask when it comes before the choice and the student uses the answer. Asking can be spoken, signed, written, or on a device.
- Limits
- Opportunities depend on the schedule. The goal does not measure negotiation when the two want different things; that belongs in conflict-resolution.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID se-aw-014.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during centers, a partner project, or a game choice, when the student is about to choose something for a peer or for both of them, the student will ask the peer what they want or like before choosing, then use the answer independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected twice 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 Social Awareness & Perspective Taking.
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
- Social-Emotional & Communication - Social Awareness & Perspective Taking
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal382 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during centers, a partner project, or a game choice, when the student is about to choose something for a peer or for both of them, the student will ask the peer what they want or like before choosing, then use the answer independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected twice weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During centers, a partner project, or a game choice, when the student is about to choose something for a peer or for both of them
- Behavior
- The student will ask the peer what they want or like before choosing, then use the answer independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Twice weekly
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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:
- twice weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during centers, a partner project, or a game choice, when the student is about to choose something for a peer or for both of them, the student will ask the peer what they want or like before choosing, then use the answer independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 4 of 5 observed days, as measured by direct observation collected twice 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.
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