Collecting data on the IEP goals...(even and especially the ones you didn't even write)
can be annoying,
difficult,
a lot of work, is just what us special education teachers gotta do...
I recently had a question about what kinds of forms I keep on my clipboards so I snapped a couple of pictures. Mostly, I have data sheets to collect data on IEP goals. And also a few behavior data sheets.
This year I wanted to make my data sheets as easy to collect data as possible, so I tried to make it more specific than before and also circling instead of writing when possible. Make it easier for everyone, and also makes the data more reliable. Got that idea from one of my ABA enthusiastic colleagues.
Here's a couple examples:
They aren't perfect - but they are a start and I hope they turn out useful! How do you collect data on IEP goals?
One of my behavior data sheets is currently tracking swearing frequency of one of my students. So far the most PHRASES (not words) uttered was 70....in one class period. That will be a fun one :)
Also, I just updated my schedules on the post before for those of you who wanted to see better pictures and more details - hope that helps!
Update: My prompt levels key is listed below.
(This was copy and pasted from some article I read - with just some minor changes I made. If you know where I got it, please let me know so I can give credit!)
Prompt Levels or Prompt
Hierarchy
+ independent The student does the task or the
step with no help or hints of any kind.
IV indirect verbal Ask a question that makes them think
about it. “What do you need to do?” “What is next?” “What time is it?”
G gesture Point to the item they need. Point to
the door if you should be leaving, point to the calculators if they need to get
a calculator.
DV direct verbal The student does the task after
being told exactly what to do. “You need to…”
M model The student does the task after you
show them how to by doing the task yourself. For example, you wipe off the
counter and then stand aside to let them try it.
PP physical prime The student does the task after you
move them toward it. For example, you touch their elbow to get them to pick up
a pencil.
FP full physical The student does the task while you
hold onto their hand or wrist and do it with them.
Need a place to start? Make a copy of this generic goal sheet and edit away to meet the needs of your goals!
Sure, you can read a million different ways to collect data and maybe you've tried them all: clipboard, notecards, binders, and the list goes on. But your data collection might not get better until you make your student's IEP goals work for you!
