Voice IEP goals for middle school (grades 6 to 8)
22 of the voice templates in the library are written for middle school (grades 6 to 8). Each opens in the builder, where the grade band is a starting point and the baseline comes from your own assessment.
22 templates · 1 skill · 6–8 · How we write and review goals
Goals by skill
Numbers are illustrative; set targets from the student's own baseline.
Voice Speech & Language
Use the target vocal behavior in structured speaking tasks
Target vocal behavior in structured tasks
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 structured phrases or sentences during a therapy session, the student will produce each phrase or sentence using To choose for the student: the target vocal behavior (such as easy onset or a relaxed voice at the agreed loudness) independently with at least 80% accuracy on phrases and sentences produced with the target vocal behavior, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected during each therapy session.
Use the target voice during classroom speaking
Target vocal behavior in class
By the annual IEP review date, during class speaking turns (such as answering a question, reading aloud, or partner talk), the student will use To choose for the student: the target voice (such as easy onset and agreed loudness) during the speaking turn independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive observations, as measured by direct observation collected every two weeks.
Reduce yelling and screaming during recess
Vocal hygiene
By the annual IEP review date, during a 20-minute recess period, the student will reduce yelling or screaming (sustained loud, strained voice use) to no more than 3 times per 20-minute recess period, with a visual voice-care reminder on their wrist or hand, across 3 consecutive observed recess periods, as measured by frequency recording collected twice weekly.
Self-monitor loudness with a visual voice-level scale
Self-monitoring loudness
By the annual IEP review date, during a structured therapy activity with a posted voice level and a check-in after each speaking turn, the student will rate their loudness on a 5-point visual voice-level scale and adjust it to match the level posted for the activity independently in at least 8 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection days, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Tell the target voice from the strained voice
Discriminating target voice from old voice
By the annual IEP review date, when the SLP says 20 short phrases, some in a strained or pressed voice and some in the target easy voice, the student will identify each phrase as the easy voice or the strained voice by pointing to a picture or saying the label independently with at least 90% accuracy on voice-quality judgments, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected during each therapy session.
Use easy onset on vowel-initial words, sentences, and reading
Easy onset of voicing
By the annual IEP review date, given 20 words beginning with a vowel, read or repeated, the student will independently start each vowel-initial word with an easy onset (a gentle, breathy start without a hard attack) with at least 85% accuracy on vowel-initial words produced with easy onset, across 3 consecutive therapy sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected during each therapy session.
Middle school voice goals account for multiple teachers, changing classes, and more independent work. They often pair the skill with a strategy or tool, and the data can be collected across settings by different staff or by the student.
Matching data sheets
Each goal above links to the blank sheet built for its measure. These are the sheets this set of goals uses:
- Accuracy trackerNumber correct out of number attempted, with percent accuracy and support level.Used by 8 goals here
- Opportunity trackerRecords each opportunity as independent, prompted, or not demonstrated.Used by 8 goals here
- Frequency & rate trackerCounts a defined behavior during a fixed observation period. Calculates rate when time is recorded.Used by 2 goals here
- Rubric trackerScores each rubric criterion and totals the score for each sample.Used by 2 goals here
- Task-analysis checklistMarks each step of a routine as independent, with support, or not completed across sessions.Used by 2 goals here
Frequently asked questions
How are voice goals measured across several middle school classes?
By defining the task and the observation period so any teacher can use the same sheet, or by work samples collected from more than one class. Student self-monitoring with a weekly check is common.
Should middle school goals include study skills?
When assessment shows that organization, planning, or test preparation limits the student's progress, yes. Those goals are measured with task-analysis checklists and percent of assignments completed.
When does transition planning start?
The IEP in effect when the student turns 16 must include postsecondary goals and transition services, and many states start at 14. Middle school goals can build the self-advocacy and independence those plans rely on.
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