IEP goals by area
38 measurable goal examples across nine domains, each written in the condition–behavior–criterion–measurement format IEP teams and auditors look for. Pick an area to see full examples and writing guidance.
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38 Measurable IEP Goals (PDF)
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Reading IEP goals
Measurable reading IEP goal examples for letter sounds, decoding, oral reading fluency, and comprehension — written in the condition-behavior-criterion format IEP teams expect.
6 example goals →
Written expression IEP goals
Measurable written expression IEP goal examples for sentence writing, paragraph structure, essays, and editing — with rubric-based criteria that hold up in IEP meetings.
4 example goals →
Math IEP goals
Measurable math IEP goal examples for number sense, computation, fractions, and word problems — each with clear accuracy criteria and probe-based measurement.
6 example goals →
Communication and speech IEP goals
Measurable communication IEP goal examples for requesting, articulation carryover, WH-questions, and conversational turn-taking — written for SLPs and IEP teams.
4 example goals →
Social-emotional IEP goals
Measurable social-emotional IEP goal examples for identifying emotions, coping strategies, peer interaction, and self-advocacy — with observation-based criteria.
4 example goals →
Behavior IEP goals
Measurable behavior IEP goal examples for on-task behavior, following directions, replacement behaviors, and transitions — with time-sampling and ABC data criteria.
4 example goals →
Executive functioning IEP goals
Measurable executive functioning IEP goal examples for materials organization, assignment tracking, and task planning — with checklist and gradebook-based measurement.
3 example goals →
Fine motor IEP goals
Measurable fine motor IEP goal examples for letter formation, scissor skills, and keyboarding — written for OTs with work-sample and trial-based criteria.
3 example goals →
Life skills IEP goals
Measurable adaptive and life skills IEP goal examples for routines, personal information, money skills, and vocational readiness — with independence-percentage criteria.
4 example goals →