Evaluate individual students to determine the student's level of development and learning style.
Select appropriate performance areas. These areas will depend on the child's diagnosis, age, severity of the handicap, and expectations of the parent and child.
Establish annual goals for individual students. The success of the special education program rests on the setting and achieving of proper and comprehensive goals.
Construct short-term objectives. Planning and completing specific tasks will lead to the achievement of the larger goals for the students and program.
Revise the program as needed. Gather relevant data on individual progress so that the program can be adjusted to meet the special education needs of the student.