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Goal Writing for General Positive Behavior Increase

or Problem Behavior Reduction or Elimination

Diana Browning Wright

1. By When

2. Who

3. Will Do X

4. Under What Conditions

5. At What Level of Proficiency

6. Measured By Whom & Measurement Method & Materials

By when will criteria be reached (This is the final date to determine if the goal/objective has been met)

The student

Specify what the student will do that is observable and measurable. To be observable & measurable, the description should clearly state what the behavior looks like with no ambiguity as to what is to be measured. Describe as though you were taking a picture of the behavior.

(Do not describe how the student feels or thinks; this is not readily measurable.)

Under what conditions (What variables are present? Examples: in what location, during what activity, with what staff)

At what level of proficiency, (Examples: number of times, % of observations, number of specific behaviors in a behavior chain shown)

What level of competence are you striving for?

Who will measure mastery?

Specify specifically who will observe and record.

How will s/he measure the goal attainment?

Specify an objective measurement system that would not likely vary between observers.

What materials are necessary?

Specify all materials necessary

By 6/03

Billy

Will request a break using the technique taught in speech therapy and practiced in class

During reading and math seatwork

With 100% accuracy on 3 out 5 days in a 2-week period

As observed and rated by math and reading teachers

Using the “4 Key Behaviors Record Sheet” developed by the Speech Pathologist

Goal Activity - Increase Positive, Decrease Negative

1. By When

2. Who

3. Will Do X

4. Under What Conditions

5. At What Level of Proficiency

6. Measured By Whom & Measurement Method & Materials

+ Complete Work

Stop hitting

+ Follow schedule

Stop swearing

Diana Browning Wright, Behavior/Discipline Trainings, 2005