Would you rather read a short summary of the concepts from the live video?  If so, read on...

Why SMART Goals Aren't Smart

 

1. Too many SMART goals are deficit based.

 

2. There is little, if any student buy-in with the goals.

 

3. SMART goals often don't lead to access to the general education curriculum.

 

4. SMART goals aren't results/vision oriented. 

 

5. Too many SMART goals aren't transferable.

 

SMART Goals Redefined!

 

Example Questions to Ask About Goals

 

1. My son loves using an online dictionary to understand definitions of new vocabulary.  How will this vocabulary goal tap into that strength he has?

 

2. How do we know if this goal is meaningful for my child?

 

3. How will this goal help my son when he is working with fourth graders in his math class?

 

4. Our daughter's dream is to go to college. Are her goals going to allow her to earn academic credits? 

 

5. How can we tell if she is transferring the skills she is learning to other places in the natural school environment?

 

A Key Take-Away From Today's Live Show

 

The IEP goals are not your child's curriculum.  The IEP goals exist to give your child access to the general education curriculum.

 

 

Thank you for the rich discussions we have during our live shows.   Be proud of all the change you are planting seeds for and creating now in your school and district!