Ask the librarian for help finding a source
When to use this goal
For students who give up on research or pick the first website because they do not ask library staff for help. Present levels in research tasks decide fit. Requests can be spoken, written, typed in a library chat, or sent by email.
- Baseline
- During 1 or 2 research projects, note the times the student was stuck finding sources and whether they asked library staff, a peer, or no one. Ask the librarian to share a tally.
- Tips
- An opportunity is a time the student cannot find a source they need. Score correct when the request names the topic and kind of source. Library staff are a lifelong help resource; this goal carries into college and public libraries.
- Limits
- Research projects come only a few times a year, so data are spread out. The goal does not measure research quality.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID se-rh-033.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a research project in the school library or media center, the student will ask the librarian or media specialist for help by naming the topic and the kind of source they need independently in at least 3 of 4 opportunities, across 2 consecutive research projects, as measured by direct observation collected during each research project.
Baseline: 0 of 4 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 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
- 0 of 4 opportunities.
- Annual goal374 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a research project in the school library or media center, the student will ask the librarian or media specialist for help by naming the topic and the kind of source they need independently in at least 3 of 4 opportunities, across 2 consecutive research projects, as measured by direct observation collected during each research project.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a research project in the school library or media center
- Behavior
- The student will ask the librarian or media specialist for help by naming the topic and the kind of source they need independently
- Criteria
- In at least 3 of 4 opportunities, across 2 consecutive research projects
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- During each research project
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 3 of 4 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- across 2 consecutive research projects
- Collection schedule:
- during each research project
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a research project in the school library or media center, the student will ask the librarian or media specialist for help by naming the topic and the kind of source they need independently in at least 3 of 4 opportunities, across 2 consecutive research projects, as measured by direct observation collected during each research project.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | # + (of 4) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 4 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.