Science, Social Studies & Digital Literacy IEP goals for Specific Learning Disability
84 science, social studies & digital literacy templates across 3 skills: social studies skills, science skills, digital literacy & online safety. Each opens in the builder with a matching data sheet.
84 templates · 3 skills · K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 · How we write and review goals
Goals by skill
Numbers are illustrative; set targets from the student's own baseline.
Social Studies Skills Science, Social Studies & Digital Literacy
Move on a grid map with cardinal directions
Maps and globes
By the annual IEP review date, given a grid map with a compass rose, a starting square and 8 direction cards (such as go 2 squares north), the student will move a marker or walk from the starting square following each direction card and name the place reached independently with at least 88% accuracy on direction cards, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Answer questions with a map key
Maps and globes
By the annual IEP review date, given a community or state map with a key of 6 to 8 symbols and 10 questions, the student will answer each question by finding the symbol in the key and locating it on the map independently with at least 80% accuracy on map key questions, in 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by curriculum-based measurement probes collected every two weeks.
Science Skills Science, Social Studies & Digital Literacy
Draw and label a science journal observation
Recording observations
By the annual IEP review date, after observing a plant, insect or object during a science lesson, given a science journal page, the student will draw what they observed with at least two true details and write or dictate a label for each detail independently, earning a score of at least 7 out of 9 on a 3-row science journal rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored journal entries, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
Put life cycle stages in order
Sequencing a life cycle
By the annual IEP review date, given 4 picture cards of one life cycle (such as seed, sprout, plant, flower) in random order, the student will put the cards in order from the first stage to the last independently with at least 80% accuracy on life cycle sequences, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Digital Literacy & Online Safety Science, Social Studies & Digital Literacy
Tell a strong password from a weak one
Signing in securely
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 sample passwords (made up for the lesson) and the class password rule card, the student will sort each sample password as strong or weak and name the rule a weak one breaks independently with at least 90% accuracy on sample passwords, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Keep a password private when a peer asks
Signing in securely
By the annual IEP review date, during a role-play in which a peer or adult actor asks for the student's password, the student will say no to sharing the password, keep the login card or screen covered, and tell an adult if asked again independently in 5 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive weeks of data, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Access to science and social studies content, lab and map skills, and safe, effective use of digital tools. Specific learning disability is the IDEA category for students whose disability affects reading, writing, math, listening, or speaking, and the goals that follow are the academic goals teams write most: decoding, fluency, comprehension, written expression, spelling, and math. Each one is measured with a short probe that matches the skill, so progress shows up between report cards.
Matching data sheets
Each goal above links to the blank sheet built for its measure. These are the sheets this set of goals uses:
- Rubric trackerScores each rubric criterion and totals the score for each sample.Used by 21 goals here
- Accuracy trackerNumber correct out of number attempted, with percent accuracy and support level.Used by 45 goals here
- Opportunity trackerRecords each opportunity as independent, prompted, or not demonstrated.Used by 6 goals here
- Task-analysis checklistMarks each step of a routine as independent, with support, or not completed across sessions.Used by 12 goals here
Frequently asked questions
What IEP goals are common for students with a specific learning disability?
Goals usually target the academic skill the evaluation shows is limiting progress, such as decoding, reading fluency, written expression, or math computation. Many students also have a study skills or self-advocacy goal so they can use their accommodations. The team chooses from present levels, not from the label.
How are learning disability goals measured?
With curriculum-based measures and short probes: words correct per minute for fluency, accuracy on word lists or problem sets, and rubrics for writing. Weekly or biweekly probes give a clear trend before each progress report.
Should students with specific learning disability have science or social studies goals?
Only when they need specially designed instruction to do a content-area skill, such as following a lab procedure or reading a map. Many students need only accommodations, which go in the accommodations section instead of a goal.
How are content-area goals measured?
With accuracy on a fixed task type, rubrics for written or spoken explanations, and task-analysis steps for procedures. Keep the task type the same across units so progress shows.
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