Adaptive goals carry transition plans and independence outcomes, so their criteria should measure independence itself: percent of steps completed without prompts, tasks finished from a written list, purchases computed within a budget. These templates run from morning routines in kindergarten through vocational task lists in high school.
Upon arrival, [Student] will independently complete the morning routine (unpack, hand in folder, begin morning work) with no more than one visual prompt in 4 out of 5 school days across 3 consecutive weeks by [date].
Measured by: Routine checklist
When asked, [Student] will state or produce their full name, address, phone number, and an emergency contact with 100% accuracy in 3 consecutive weekly checks by [date].
Measured by: Weekly verbal/written checks
Given a shopping scenario with a set budget, [Student] will select items, calculate the total cost, and determine whether the purchase is within budget with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 community-based or simulated trials by [date].
Measured by: Performance-based trials
In a school-based or community work setting, [Student] will follow a task list of at least 5 steps, ask for help when needed, and complete assigned tasks with 85% independence across 4 consecutive sessions, as measured by job coach data by [date].
Measured by: Job coach data, task analysis
Every goal above follows the same skeleton: Given [condition], [student] will [observable behavior], achieving [criterion], as measured by [method], by [date]. Fill all five parts and the goal is measurable by definition.
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