State own preference during a group decision
When to use this goal
For students who go along with whatever the group or a louder peer wants, even when they have a clear preference. Present levels in expressive language and comfort speaking in groups, not grade, decide the setting used first.
- Baseline
- Observe 5 group decisions and record whether the student shared a preference before the decision was made. If the student shares only in private afterward, note it; that preference exists and the setting is the barrier.
- Tips
- Agreeing with the group is fine once the student has said what they wanted. Plan group decisions on purpose so data are regular. A written or device message counts the same as speech.
- Limits
- Group dynamics differ from week to week; record who was in the group. Does not measure negotiating or persuading, which belong in social goals.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID tn-sd-021.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a small-group decision in class or a club, such as choosing a project topic or an outing, the student will state own preference with a reason and say whether they can go along with the group's final choice independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection periods, as measured by direct observation collected weekly during planned group decisions.
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 Self-Determination.
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
- Transition & Postsecondary Skills - Self-Determination
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal420 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a small-group decision in class or a club, such as choosing a project topic or an outing, the student will state own preference with a reason and say whether they can go along with the group's final choice independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection periods, as measured by direct observation collected weekly during planned group decisions.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a small-group decision in class or a club, such as choosing a project topic or an outing
- Behavior
- The student will state own preference with a reason and say whether they can go along with the group's final choice independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection periods
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Weekly during planned group decisions
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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 data collection periods
- Collection schedule:
- weekly during planned group decisions
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a small-group decision in class or a club, such as choosing a project topic or an outing, the student will state own preference with a reason and say whether they can go along with the group's final choice independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection periods, as measured by direct observation collected weekly during planned group decisions.
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.