E62. When Behavior Goals Should Replace Academic Ones
About this episode
Stephanie DeLussey discusses when to prioritize behavior goals over academic goals in IEPs to improve student access to instruction.
When academic goals are in place but a student still can’t access instruction, it may be behavior—not academics—that needs to be addressed first. In this episode, Stephanie breaks down how to recognize when behavior is the real barrier to learning, when it’s appropriate to shift IEP priorities, and how to use data to guide those decisions. In this episode, Stephanie discusses: The difference between academic and behavior goals in an IEP Signs behavior is preventing access to instruction How to use data to support a temporary shift in goal focus If this episode helped you rethink how you approach goal writing, be sure to share it with your team or another educator who might need the same perspective. For more support with writing effective, intentional IEPs, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Not a member? Join Today — you can get 50% off your first month of membership https://products.theintentionaliep.com/tii-membership-50off1stmonth-podcast/ For more information, check out more of Stephanie's resources: https://www.theintentionaliep.com/the-intentional-iep-book/ https://www.theintentionaliep.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theintentionaliep…
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