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Are my child's IEP goals measurable?

Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.

A measurable goal should make it possible to determine whether progress is occurring and how much progress is being made. Ask:

What exactly is my child expected to do?
Under what conditions?
How will it be measured?
What data will be collected?
How often will progress be reported?
What will demonstrate mastery?

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