Maryland Online IEP  

02: Goals and Objectives

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It’s time to reflect on the information learned in this module! For each of the following statements, determine if the information represented is true or false:

Statement 1

Exact wording from the MCCR standards may be copied directly into an annual IEP goal.

True
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The IEP goal reflects critical skills needed for the student to approach or achieve the standards.

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False
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The IEP goal reflects critical skills needed for the student to approach or achieve the standards.

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Statement 2

Annual IEP goals should not be developed for every age / grade-level standard in every content area.

True
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The team must write annual IEP goals to address each need identified within the IEP. Teams must have an understanding of the MCCRS and/or development/functional skills to effectively prioritize IEP goals.

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False
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The team must write annual IEP goals to address each need identified within the IEP. Teams must have an understanding of the MCCRS and/or development/functional skills to effectively prioritize IEP goals.

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Statement 3

The performance target is based on the team’s best estimation of student progress previous rates of academic growth and accelerated strategies for learning.

True
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The IEP team reviews instructional history including strategies that have accelerated learning in the past as well as trend data indicating the student’s rate of growth.

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False
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The IEP team reviews instructional history including strategies that have accelerated learning in the past as well as trend data indicating the student’s rate of growth.

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Statement 4

All IEP goals and objectives should be developed using the five components of IEP goals and objectives.

True
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In order to be measurable, all IEP goals must include conditions, behavior, criteria, method of measurement and timeframe for achievement.

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False
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In order to be measurable, all IEP goals must include conditions, behavior, criteria, method of measurement and timeframe for achievement.

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Statement 5

Functional goals and objectives are only appropriate for students who are working toward a certificate of completion, not a high school diploma.

True
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Functional goals and objectives are appropriate when any student’s disability impacts skills such as communication, interpersonal interactions, self-determination, and self-management

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False
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Functional goals and objectives are appropriate when any student’s disability impacts skills such as communication, interpersonal interactions, self-determination, and self-management.

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