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Crafting measurable IEP goals is fundamental to demonstrating student progress.

September 4, 2026 · Maya G., CCC-SLP

Crafting measurable IEP goals is fundamental to demonstrating student progress. A strong goal includes observable behavior, measurable criteria, and a clear condition.

For example: "Given a picture stimulus (condition), [student name] will produce /s/ in isolation (observable behavior) with 90% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions (measurable criteria)."

Focusing on these components helps ensure our goals are clear, trackable, and truly reflect a student's growth. If you're looking for inspiration, SLP Draft includes a goal library to help you draft effective goals.

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