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Measurable annual goal

A measurable annual goal is a skill target in the IEP that the child is expected to work toward over a year. The goals are meant to meet the child's needs that come from the disability, so the child can be involved in and make progress in school.

Goals can be academic or functional.

Also called: annual goal, IEP goal, measurable goal, goals

Sources

  • 34 CFR 300.320 (300.320(a)(2)(i))U.S. Department of Education
    “A statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals designed to”
  • 34 CFR 300.320 (300.320(a)(2)(i)(A))U.S. Department of Education
    “Meet the child’s needs that result from the child’s disability to enable the child to be involved in and make progress”

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