They describe the process by which the child may reach the goal and how a child's progress will be monitored. The sessions will last at least 30 minutes. The speech pathologist will send weekly reports, based on record keeping, to Krista's parents as well as her homeroom teacher. This therapy shall begin September 1st and continue till June 3rd, excluding pre-determined school holidays. The above information is only one example of an objective to meet the goal of increasing verbal responses.
Goals can have more than one objective.
This hypothetical IEP could have more than one communication goal. It could list goals for increasing Krista's non-verbal communication by using a picture board, computer, sign language, etc. The IEP should address all areas in which a child needs educational assistance. This can include academic goals and non-academic goals, if the services to be provided will result in educational benefit for the child. Communication Goal Doug will increase use of communication skills, via a communication board, in social interactions with his peers.