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This IEP Goals, & Objectives with Common Core State Standards app also includes:
Creating IEP goals and aligning those goals with Common Core State Standards just got a whole lot easier. Designed for smart phones and tablets, this resource permits instructors and resource teachers to design programs for individuals, select experiences from a list of over 2,700 activities, and collect and share data. It is well worth the money.
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App Overview
Getting Started:
- Begin by tapping the orange apple About this app icon on the home page
- From this page, you can access the Table of Contents, the Main Menu Options, and other directions for how to use the application
- Also provided is a link to demonstration videos on the NASET website that model how to use all aspects of the application
Additional features:
- An overview of the Common Core State Standards is included
- A great article entitled, "How to Determine Measurable Annual Goals in an IEP," contains a wealth of information for both those new to IEPs and those experienced with building individual plans
- Specific annual goal choices are listed under each general area (e.g., English Language Arts: K-5 areas)
Curator Rating
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Adherence to task
Instructors can click to add goals, activities, and appropriate Common Core Standards.
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Worth the money
Simplifies the collection, storage, and sharing of IEP data
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Fun factor
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Scaffolding of learning
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User safety
The application itself is not password protected.
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Control and feedback
The application itself is not password protected.
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How techie do I need to be?
Novice
Instructional Ideas
- Select specific activities from the provided list to help learners achieve their goals
- Share the mastery goals and their descriptors with students, parents, and administrators
Classroom Considerations
- The application is pricey
- Set aside extra time to input initial student data and familiarize yourself with the workings of the program
Pros
- Print and video directions for how to use the app are extensive and specific
- The video tutorial can be paused to permit practice
- Instructors can identify annual goals, short term objectives, and behavioral objectives for both Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and non-common core standards (NCSS)
- Users can select goals from the provided scroll-through list
- The accuracy, frequency, duration, distance, period of time, and action words can be set for each objective
- Includes over 2,700 suggestions for activities designed to help learners master concepts
- Goals and activities can be edited during the school year
- Worth the money, even if it means paying for the app yourself
Cons
- Expensive
- No way to customize the activity search by standard or skill area