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How to Write IEP Goals for Science

Individual Education Plans, or IEP's, are utilized for students with disabilities that require physical or educational accommodations. IEP's can be written to detail these accommodations across the student's curriculum or for specific subjects. The process for writing IEP goals for science are the same as writing them for any other subject area. The student's needs must be considered and they must conform to state educational standards in the area of science.

Things You'll Need

  • Letters of recommendation from the Office of Accessibility
  • State grade level standards for science
  • Student's prior IEP, if applicable
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Instructions

    • 1

      Plan a meeting with your school's Office of Accessibility or guidance counselor. During this meeting discuss the student's abilities, prior testing scores and previously allowed accommodations. If the student has had an IEP written up for prior years, bring this with you. During this meeting, which the student's parents may attend, discuss what has worked well in the past and what needs improvement.

    • 2

      Review the state grade level standards for science. These standards will need to be met in order for the student to successfully pass the science requirements of the grade that they are in. Remember, Individual Education Plans do not excuse the student from learning the same material as their peers, it simply allows for accommodations to be made according to their disability. For example, they will still need to take and pass assessments, however, their IEP might indicate that they need private tutoring and test areas.

    • 3

      Write the IEP science goals in clear, concise language. For example in science, "The student will be able to name different species of the animal kingdom and classify them." These objectives need to include action verbs that describe what the student is expected to be able to do after completing the curriculum. Make sure the goals you write in the IEP are measurable; this will help to evaluate the student's progress. After the objectives are clearly stated, list the appropriate accommodations that the student is being allowed.

    • 4

      Meet with the student and his parents to discuss the final draft of the IEP. Explain the different accommodations that have been allowed for in the subject of science and ask the student and parents for their input. Make sure they understand the IEP and agree with what has been determined.

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