This article assists users when completing the Goals screen.
Goals are added on the Goals screen and print on the Goal Page. At least one goal must be added to the plan for the event to lock.
Information about adding goals can also be found on the Goals Screen Quick Start Card.
Information
When the Goals screen is opened, the Goal Search bar and Plan Goals panel are visible. The Goal Search is not used by SSD. All goals entered are Custom Goals.
Adding Goals to the Plan
Select the Custom Goals button. The Goal Details section opens.
Select the Domain.
Select the Area of Concern. The Area of Concern options are determined by the option selected for Domain.
Enter a unique Goal Name.
Select Add to Plan.
The goal appears on the Plan Goals table.
Entering Goal Details
Select the row for the goal. The Goal Details panel opens.
Enter the details for the goal.
The required fields are indicated by red outlines.
Fields outlined in blue are required but have been completed. They are editable.
Goal Text can be typed or pasted as plain text from another document. To paste as plain text, right click in the field and select "Paste as plain text"
NOTE: Vertical bar characters (pipes - | | ) cannot be used in the goal text field. Entering this character will prevent the IEP from locking. If you have entered vertical bar characters in your goal text and cannot lock your IEP contact the Service Desk for assistance.
The Begin Date and End Date are autofilled from the Plan Dates page. They can be edited. There must be at least one goal with the Begin Date matching the Initiation Date of the IEP, and one with the End Date matching the IEP End Date.
Assign the Responsible Staff for the goal. This is the person who will be responsible for completing the progress report. The Responsible Staff is not required but should be entered if known.
To assign to yourself, click the smile icon, to select someone else, click the search icon to open the Staff Search window.
Select the Measure. Be sure to select the correct measure type (occurrence, percent, whole number, etc.) based on the measure in the goal text.
Enter the Baseline and Target scores. They can be whole numbers or decimals to the tenth place.
Enter the Baseline Narrative. This can be typed or pasted as plain text from another part of the IEP or another document.
Select Evaluation Criteria.
Click the Select link. The window displays.
Select at least one. Multiple can be selected. If "Other" is selected, enter the specific criterion in Notes.
Click OK.
Hover over the link to display the selected criteria.
To edit the list, click the link to reopen the window.
If appropriate, select Supports the student's post-secondary goals/expectations. The menu to select the areas becomes required.
Select the area or areas from the menu.
If appropriate, select Will also be addressed during ESY.
If objectives are needed, click +Add Objective to this goal. Continue to the next section.
The "Reporting Progress" section is complete and should not be changed.
Save.
Reordering Goals
Goals print in the order they appear on the Goals list. They can be reordered by using the drag and drop feature. Select the cross icon, drag the goal up or down, then drop it. The list is reordered.
Entering Objectives
Objectives are entered only for students eligible for, and participating in, an alternative assessment (MAP-A).
Select +Add Objectives to this goal.
Enter the Objective Title.
Do not select Sync with goal. It is not available at this time.
Objective Text can be typed or pasted as plain text from another document.
Select a Measure.
Edit Begin Date and End Date if necessary.
Enter Baseline and Target scores.
If the goal is complete, Save.
To delete an objective, select the Delete button.
To add additional objectives, repeat steps 1-8.
Objectives for a goal print in order by Begin Date, earliest to latest. If the Begin Dates are the same, they print in the order they were entered. If a specific print order is desired, the objectives must be entered in that order.
Revising Goals in an IEP Amendment
Goals should not be deleted or the details edited in an IEP Amendment. If a goal will no longer be addressed as written, change the End Date to the last day the goal was/will be implemented as written. Then, if needed, add a new goal with the appropriate Begin Date.
For more information about creating and completing an IEP Amendment Event download the IEP Amendment and IEP Correction Quick Start Card.
Watch to Learn More
This link opens the Microsoft Stream site which requires you to be logged into your Office 365 account. This account uses your SSD email address (fmlast@ssdmo.org) and your usual password. If you need assistance accessing Office 365 please contact the Service Desk by creating a ticket in the SSD Help Center.
This video is about eight minutes long. It includes adding a new goal, completing the goal details, adding objectives, reordering the goals, and deleting a goal.