SMART What That Example of a Non- Example of a

Stands For Means SMART IEP Goal SMART IEP Goal

Specific The goal is Adam will be a Adam will be able to

specific in better reader. read a passage
naming the orally in a grade-
skill or level book at 110–
subject area 130 words per
and the minute with
targeted random errors.
result.

Measurable The goal is With the aid of a With the aid of a

stated in a calculator, Emma calculator, Emma
way that your will be able to will be able to solve
child’s solve math math problems that
progress can problems. involve the
be measured. computation of
fractions and
decimals, with 75
percent accuracy.

Attainable The goal Jackson will write at Jackson will write a

represents grade level, with no paragraph with at
progress that errors in spelling least 5 sentences
is realistic for or punctuation. each greater than 8
your child. words, with no
more than 2 errors
in spelling and
punctuation.
SMART What That Example of a Non- Example of a
Stands For Means SMART IEP Goal SMART IEP Goal

Results- The goal During small group During small group

oriented clearly lays activities Dana will activities Dana will
out what your have good eye look at the speaker
child will do contact with of the group 90
to accomplish others. percent of the
it. time, in 4 out of 5
opportunities.

Time- The goal Jeremy will be able By May 15, Jeremy

bound includes a to orally explain will be able to orally
time frame in class vocabulary explain class
which your words, with 90 vocabulary words,
child will percent accuracy, on with 90 percent
achieve it. 8 out of 10 tries. accuracy, on 8 out
of 10 tries.