Volunteer to speak in class discussions
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By the annual IEP review date, during a 45-minute general education class period with whole-class or small-group discussion, the student will volunteer to speak (e.g., raise a hand to answer, share an idea, or ask a question) during class discussion independently at least 3 times per 45-minute class period, across 3 consecutive observed class periods, as measured by frequency recording collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 0 times per 45-minute class period.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check10 of 10 met
All structural checks are met.
Met: Observable behavior. The behavior is stated as an action.
Met: Condition. The goal states when or under what conditions the behavior occurs.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Frequency is a reasonable way to quantify this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. The success criterion is stated with a number and unit.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Mastery rule and collection schedule are stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Frequency (event) recording can produce frequency data.
Met: Review timeframe. The goal includes a timeframe.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Baseline and target use the same unit and show change in the intended direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. The wording still relates to Speech Fluency (Stuttering).
Met: Level of support. The level of support is defined.
What this checks: the goal's structure and wording, using fixed rules: observable behavior, condition, criterion, method, mastery rule, timeframe, baseline/target consistency, and support. It can't judge whether the goal is appropriate, ambitious enough, or legally sufficient for a particular student. That requires assessment data and the IEP team.
About this template
- Level guidance
- For students who stutter and avoid speaking in class (not volunteering, switching words, or saying "I don't know"), and who want to participate more. Present levels, the student's own report, and observation, not grade, decide fit. Speaking while stuttering counts fully.
- Baseline considerations
- Observe several class periods and count the times the student volunteers to speak. Interview the student about which speaking situations they avoid and why, and ask teachers how often the student is called on compared with volunteering.
- Usage notes
- Count each time the student starts an oral contribution on their own (raising a hand and speaking, or joining a discussion); being called on without volunteering is recorded separately. Stuttering does not affect the count. The aim is reducing avoidance, so celebrate speaking, not fluency. Coordinate with teachers so the classroom responds patiently.
- Known limitations
- Participation depends on the class format and how often discussion happens; keep the observed class consistent. Avoidance is partly internal, so pair this with the student's own report and a communication attitudes measure chosen by the SLP. Strategy use, communication attitudes, and participation are targets chosen with the student.
- Source
- Original IEP Atlas draft (AI-assisted) based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. Template ID
sl-flu-004.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Federal IDEA regulations require benchmarks or short-term objectives only for students who take alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)). Your state or district may require them more broadly.
Matching data sheet
Frequency & rate tracker. Your goal counts events in a fixed period, so the sheet records counts and observation length.
Frequency & rate tracker
Frequency- Student label:
- Target:
- at least 3 times per 45-minute class period
- Mastery rule:
- across 3 consecutive observed class periods
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Frequency (event) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a 45-minute general education class period with whole-class or small-group discussion, the student will volunteer to speak (e.g., raise a hand to answer, share an idea, or ask a question) during class discussion independently at least 3 times per 45-minute class period, across 3 consecutive observed class periods, as measured by frequency recording collected every two weeks.
| Date | Observation period (start–end) | Minutes observed | Activity / context | Count (tally) | Rate per minutecount ÷ minutes (only if periods vary) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Count each occurrence of the defined behavior per 45-minute class period.
- Keep the observation length the same each session. If it varies, compare rate per minute, not raw counts.
- Write the behavior definition at the top of the sheet so all data collectors count the same thing.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets with formulas for the calculated columns. Sheets are blank: IEP Atlas doesn't store student data.