Table 2.
Item Level Frequencies for the IDEA Requirements
| IDEA Indicators | % Explicitly stateda,b |
|---|---|
| The student’s present level of performance is described for this objective | 75.5 |
| The conditions under which the behavior is to occur are provided (i.e., when, where, with whom) | 45.3 |
| The criterion (i.e., rate, frequency, percentage, latency, duration, and timeline for goal attainment is described specifically for objective (other than for length of IEP) | 39.6 |
| Specially Designed Instruction individualized to the goal/objective | 28.3 |
| The objective is able to be measured in behavioral terms | 26.4 |
| The student’s performance of this objective is described in a manner that links it specifically to general/developmental curriculum | 18.9 |
| A method of goal measurement is described | 9.4 |
Note.
a
Items had to be coded “2” to be considered explicitly stated.
b
Based on 50 coded objectives.