It provides practical information as well as information about the best practices. Strengths or areas of competence are identified. Data collection is individually tailored. Data collection procedures are valid and reliable. Information is collected and considered in a culturally competent manner.
Additional information is collected when needed.
When relevant, data is collected from multiple settings, i.e., school, home, and community. The specific behaviors of the student. The intervention strategies are selected based on the nature of the defined problem, parent input, and professional judgments about the potential effectiveness of strategies. Measurable goals are written which clearly describe projected improvement or remediation of the problem. Measurable goals are directly related to the student's present level of educational performance.