Propose a compromise that gives each person part of what they want
When to use this goal
For secondary students who see conflicts as win or lose and either give in completely or refuse to budge. Base the choice on observation in group decisions. Builds on se-cr-003 (generating solutions) by using the skill in real negotiations.
- Baseline
- Observe 3 or more disagreements over wants (natural or structured) and record whether the student proposed a compromise, gave in, insisted, or disengaged. Ask the student what a fair outcome looks like to them; some students have never been shown that both can get something.
- Tips
- An opportunity is a disagreement over wants between the student and a peer. Score correct when the student proposes an option that includes something for each person, within the conversation and without insults or threats. The peer does not have to accept it. Teach a few compromise patterns (turns, split time, combine ideas, trade). Do not score tone.
- Limits
- Peers who refuse all compromises make the skill feel useless; practice first with cooperative partners. Structured practice may not transfer to heated real disagreements; label the data source. Does not measure whether the compromise was followed.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID se-cr-011.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when they and a peer want different things during group work, a game, or planning an activity, the student will propose a compromise that includes something each person wants (such as "We do your idea first, then mine," "Half the time on each game") independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected weekly through structured practice plus observed disagreements.
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 Conflict Resolution.
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 - Conflict Resolution
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal464 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when they and a peer want different things during group work, a game, or planning an activity, the student will propose a compromise that includes something each person wants (such as "We do your idea first, then mine," "Half the time on each game") independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected weekly through structured practice plus observed disagreements.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When they and a peer want different things during group work, a game, or planning an activity
- Behavior
- The student will propose a compromise that includes something each person wants (such as "We do your idea first, then mine," "Half the time on each game") independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Weekly through structured practice plus observed disagreements
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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 weeks
- Collection schedule:
- weekly through structured practice plus observed disagreements
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when they and a peer want different things during group work, a game, or planning an activity, the student will propose a compromise that includes something each person wants (such as "We do your idea first, then mine," "Half the time on each game") independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected weekly through structured practice plus observed disagreements.
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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