Table 2.
IDEA requirements for IEPs
| IDEA requirements | % Explicitly stateda |
|---|---|
| The student’s present level of performance is described for this objective | 68.6 |
| This goal/objective is able to be measured in behavioral terms | 41.0 |
| The conditions under which the behavior is to occur is provided | 39.0 |
| The student’s performance of this objective is described in a manner that links it to the general curriculum or developmental curriculum | 37.2 |
| Specially designed instruction is individualized to the goal/objective | 2.9b |
| A method of goal measurement is described | 1.9 |
| The criteria and timeline for goal attainment is described specifically for objective (other than for length of IEP) | 0 |
a
Based on total of 105 objectives
b
IDEA requires a statement of special education and related services and supplementary aids and services; special education is defined by IDEA as specially designed instruction