Special Ed Goal Monitoring

Tool Search: Goal Monitoring

The Goal Monitoring tool documents the student's progress toward their special education goals and objective. Once a goal/objective record is created, users can add individual entries to track the students progress towards the goal/objective or document an intervention change

Screenshot of Goal Monitoring List.Image 1: Goal Monitoring List

The table can be searched by entering text into the Goal and/or Objective text boxes or entering a value in the Entries number box. Click the filter icon for additional filtering options. Click the column headers to sort the table. 

ColumnDescription
+ / - IconsExpands or collapses the Type of Data and Data Recorded as information for the Goal/Objective.

Goal

The Goals that were set up by the user under Goal Monitoring.
ObjectiveThe Objectives associated to the goal.
EntriesThe numerical total of how many individual data entries were made within Goal Monitoring for the combined goals and objectives
Edit ButtonScreenshot of the Edit button.Allows the user to change the Goal/Objective record if no entries have been associated to it.
Log ButtonScreenshot of the log button.Allows the user to add entries and/or intervention changes. See the Goal Monitoring Log section for additional information.

Click the New button to create a new Goal Objective record or Report to generate a graph of existing data. See the Goal Monitoring Report Options section for additional information.

Logic

  • The goal/objective record can only be deleted if there are no entries associated with the record.
  • The Goal Monitoring detail fields can only be edited after selection and save if no individual entries are associated with this record.
  • Only one combination of the specific goal and objective can be created. If a user attempts to create the same goal and objective combination, a warning message displays: "That Goal / Objective combination was already used."

Goal Monitoring Detail

To create a new Goal/Objective record, click New. The Goal Monitoring Detail screen displays.

Screenshot of Goal Monitoring Detail.Image 2: Goal Monitoring Detail

FieldDescriptionAd Hoc
goalMonitoringConfigurationID
Validation
Plan
Required
The plan where the student's goal(s) are documented. This dropdown contains a list of all locked plans for the student with the most current plan at the top of the list.Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > planIDN/A
GoalThe goals related to the selected plan. Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > goalIDThe first goal radio button is selected by default.
ObjectivesThe objectives related to the selected goal. Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > objectiveIDNone is selected by default. Objectives display after a goal is selected.
Type of Data
Required
The type of data used to measure the student's progress towards their goal.Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > typeOfDataThese values are hard coded. Options include:
  • Event Recording
    • Percent
    • Rate
    • Frequency
  • Duration
    • Percent
    • Average Seconds
    • Average Minutes
  • Latency
    • Average Seconds
    • Average Minutes
Data Recorded as
Required
The way in which the data is recorded, such as minutes or percentages.Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > dataRecordedAsThese values are hard coded and display once the Type of Data field is populated.

Goal Monitoring Log

Once the user creates a Goal Monitoring record, an entry can be created. Click the Log button on the Goal Monitoring List screen. The Goal Monitoring Log screen displays details of the Goal/Objective as well as any existing Data Entries and/or Changes in Intervention entries. Click the Preview button to view a preview report of the student's progress towards their goals and objectives.

Screenshot of the Goal Monitoring Log Screen.Image 3: Goal Monitoring Log Screen

Note: not all states use Objective Start and End Date fields.

Aim Options

Click Edit to make changes to the Aim options. The aim is the data goal for the student's goal/objective.

Screenshot of Goal Aim Options.Image 4: Goal Aim Options

FieldDescriptionAd Hoc
Enable AimAllows the user to enter a data goal for the student and view the aim projection line on the Goal Monitoring Report.Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > aimEnabled
Baseline DateThe date the student will start to make progress towards the aim data goal. Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > baselineDate
BaselineThe data point at which the student will start. The type of data displays beneath the field name. Up to two decimal places after the decimal (XXX.XX) are allowed.Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > baselingValue
Aim DateThe date at which the student should meet the aim data goal.
The Aim Date cannot exceed the End Date of the IEP.
Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > aimDate
AimThe data goal the student is striving to meet. The type of data displays beneath the field name. Up to two decimal places after the decimal (XXX.XX) are allowed.Learner Planning > Goal Monitoring > aimValue

Click Save to retain changes.

Data Entry

Click the New button to add a progress record towards the goal/objective. The Data Entry side panel displays.Screenshot of Goal Data Entries List.Image 5: Goal Data Entries List

Data Entry Side Panel

Screenshot of Data Entry Side Panel.Image 6: Data Entry Side Panel

FieldDescriptionAd Hoc
goalMonitoringEntryID
Validation
DateThe date of the data entry.Learner Plan > Goal Monitoring > entryDateFuture dates are not allowed.
DataThe data measured for this entry. Learner Plan > Goal Monitoring > entryDataThis field differs based on the Data Type selected for the Goal/Objective. Up to two decimal places after the decimal (XXX.XX) are allowed.
Is the progress to date adequate to meet expected mastery of the goal or objective? Indicates if the progress made toward the goal or objective is adequate.Learner Plan > Goal Monitoring > entryAdequateProgressYes or No
CommentsAny comments related to the data entry record.Learner Plan > Goal Monitoring > entryCommentsN/A

Click Save to save the entry and navigate back to the Goal Monitoring Log Screen or Save & New to save the entry and begin a new entry.

Change in Intervention

Click the New button to add a record of a change in the way the student will pursue their goal/objective. The Intervention side panel displays.

Screenshot of Changes in Intervention List.Image 7: Changes in Intervention List

Intervention Side Panel

Screenshot of Intervention Side Panel.Image 8: Intervention Side Panel

FieldDescriptionAd Hoc
goalMonitoringInterventionID
Validation
Date
Required
The Date of the intervention change.Learner Plan > Goal Monitoring > interventionDateN/A
Comments
Required
Any comments related to the intervention change. Learner Plan > Goal Monitoring > interventionCommentsText reads: If a change in intervention is needed, how will specially designed instruction be modified based on the student's lack of progress towards mastery?

Click Save to save the entry and navigate back to the Goal Monitoring Log Screen or Save & New to save the entry and begin a new entry.

Goal Monitoring Report Options

Click the Report button on the Goal Monitoring List Screen. The Goal Monitoring Report Options screen displays.

Screenshot of Goal Monitoring Report Options.Image 9: Goal Monitoring Report Options

Report Options

FieldDescription
Plan
Required
Any locked Plan with associated goals. The most recent plan displays at the top of the list.
Use Aim DatesWhen selected, the Aim date range displays on the report graph and the Show Aim Line option is also marked by default. The Apply Zoom Fit checkbox becomes unavailable when this option is marked.
Information icon (i) text reads: "Selecting Aim Dates will show a date range matching the Aim and Baseline information entered for each goal or objective. If no Aim information exists for a goal, the graph will display dates matching the plan."
Report Start Date
Required
The first day of the report. Users cannot enter a date prior to the plan start date.
Report End Date
Required
The last day of the report. Users cannot enter a date prior to the plan start date.
Goal/Objective
Required
The goals/objectives with data entries that fall within the report date range. At least one record must be selected.
Show Trend Line

When marked, the trend line displays for all selected records.


Show Aim LineWhen marked, the aim line displays for all selected records.
Apply Zoom FitWhen marked, the graph will zoom in to show more graph details.

Report Layout

Click Generate to run the report. A graph of the data points displays at the top with a breakdown of each data point below. Data entries and intervention changes display as separate line items.

Screenshot example of the Goal Monitoring Report.Image 10: Goal Monitoring Report Example

FieldDescription
Report Header
Student NameThe name of the student.
Student NumberThe student's identification number.
DateThe date the report was generated.
Goal Monitoring ReportThe name of the report. 
mm/dd/yyyy-mm/dd/yyyyThe report date range.
KeyThe information about the 4 types of lines that may display on the graph, depending on the options selected.
Goal/ObjectiveThe selected goal/objective(s).
Details
DateThe date of the data point.
DataThe type or amount of data.
CommentsAny associated comment related to the data point.