Describe a technology problem and ask for help
When to use this goal
Base the choice on for students who stop working when a device, login, or app fails, or who say only "it's broken." Present levels and observation during digital work. Fits any student who uses a school device or AAC device daily.
- Baseline
- Log technology problems for one week and record how each was reported (student description, "it's broken," no report, or adult discovered it) and how much work time was lost. Run 3 planned probes with simple problems to see whether the student can describe what they see.
- Tips
- An opportunity is a verified technology problem that blocks the student's work. Score correct when the report, in any mode, names the problem and the task within 2 minutes of the problem appearing. Keep a short list of common problems and their names so the student has the vocabulary. For AAC users, a low-tech backup board must always be available so the student can report that the device is down.
- Limits
- Natural problems are unpredictable; planned probes supply steadier data. Describing a problem does not mean the student can fix it; add a troubleshooting goal if that is the aim. Students with limited expressive language may point to the screen and use a card; define what counts.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID se-rh-015.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when their device, login, app, or assistive technology stops working during class, the student will tell an adult what is not working and what they were trying to do (such as "The login page won't accept my password; I'm trying to open the math app") independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly through planned probes plus logged natural problems.
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. Opportunity (trial) recording 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 Requesting Help.
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 - Requesting Help
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal474 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when their device, login, app, or assistive technology stops working during class, the student will tell an adult what is not working and what they were trying to do (such as "The login page won't accept my password; I'm trying to open the math app") independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly through planned probes plus logged natural problems.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When their device, login, app, or assistive technology stops working during class
- Behavior
- The student will tell an adult what is not working and what they were trying to do (such as "The login page won't accept my password; I'm trying to open the math app") independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- Weekly through planned probes plus logged natural problems
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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 planned probes plus logged natural problems
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when their device, login, app, or assistive technology stops working during class, the student will tell an adult what is not working and what they were trying to do (such as "The login page won't accept my password; I'm trying to open the math app") independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly through planned probes plus logged natural problems.
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.