Write new Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals

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Published: Feb. 27, 2023Updated: Oct. 9, 2024

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Age< 3 years

DiagnosisAll diagnoses

LocationNationwide

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When to do itAnnually, or when need is determined

Find out how to best write new IEP goals that prioritize the skills your child needs in order to progress in school.

Why

IEP goals drive services, so updating your child's IEP goals can support updating the services in their IEP.

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Curated by our research team, signed off by experts and parents alike, guides walk you through the entire process, step-by-step. They cover common pitfalls and how to navigate complexities in order to accomplish your goal.

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Assess my child’s IEP goals

Whether you’re working with your IEP team to develop new goals or you want to review their existing goals, use this guide to assess how effectively the goals are written.

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