Goals and Objectives of AT

Here are some excerpts from my 5th grade, gt/ld son’s IEP:

GOAL: –– will increase independence with technology.

SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES/BENCHMARKS:

–– will use assistive technology such as word processors, portable word processors, scanners, calculators, spelling predictors, word-prediction software, organizational software and Type to Learn on a daily basis as support in his routine in the classroom.

GOAL: ––- will improve his writing pieces using the writing process.

SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES/BENCHMARKS:

Using a word processor, spelling predictor and word prediction software, –— will write a one to two paragraph paper using a strategy* to assist him in the writing process.
* ACEE, CUCC, F-TAP,TTQA

–— will use a graphic organizer and/or organizational software to organize ideas for a thorough writing piece.

Using a word processor, spelling predictor and word prediction software –— will, with minimal adult assistance and minimal prompting, write a rough draft that is related to the topic, has a topic sentence, 3 sentences in each paragraph with details in each sentence (using because, and, or), extensions, and a concluding sentence.

Using a word processor, spelling predictor and word prediction software, –— will write a final draft that has been checked for indentations and CUPS with 80% accuracy.

After reading a passage and using a word processor, spelling predictor and word prediction software, –— will answer questions using the 5 W’s in his writing.

GOAL: –— will improve math skills to reach grade level ISM objectives

SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES/BENCHMARKS:

–— will demonstrate on paper the steps used to perform a calculating task 90% of the time, using a pencil and paper or math typing software

Dear Andrea:

Thank you.
Laura