Developing annual Transition IEP goals will help the student work on areas of skills needed and measure progress towards achieving their postsecondary goals (PSGs). These goals are written in the same part of the IEP that includes all the other annual IEP goals.

 

 To write annual IEP goals, these things must be in place.

1.       There must be at least on annual IEP goal that reasonably links to the PSGs and transition services.

2.       The annual IEP goal(s) must be individualized and based on the specific student needs.

3.       The annual IEP goal(s) must be observable and measurable.

 

Consider these effective practices in writing annual IEP goals:

1.       There is a direct, specific, and genuine alignment between the annual IEP goal and the PSGs and is supported by a specific transition service.

2.       Behavioral (including social skills), self-advocacy, or communication goals can readily link to any of the PSGs.  

3.       Any annual IEP goals that state what the student will do or learn within the next year that will move the student toward achieving their PSGs and that link to the student’s transition services are compliant.

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The Nearpod activity for Annual IEP Goals can be accessed by clicking here. (If it asks for a code, enter 2YXQM) You will read more about Annual IEP Goals and access the practice activities. You will also need access to a student file to complete the lesson.