Special education teachers need to take data on their students’ goals and objectives. The easiest way to do this? IEP Goal Bins! Read on to learn all about how to make and use these bins to simplify your progress monitoring!
What are IEP Goal Bins?
An IEP Goal Bin contains everything you need to take data on student goals! Each bin contains a list of student goals and the instructions for collecting data; materials for taking data on goals; and your student data sheets. Everything you need for progress monitoring is in one convenient spot!
What to Include In Your Bins
Inside each goal bin you will include a list of goals and all the materials needed to progress monitor them.
Start by making a list of the student’s IEP goals that you are responsible for, organized by subject area (such as reading writing, math, social/emotional).
Then, for each goal you will place the materials needed for progress monitoring into baggies. Label the baggies with the subject and monitoring instructions.
Additionally, you will need data sheets for each student. I use Simple Data Sheets and fill out separate pages for each subject area.
Putting it All Together
For each goal bin, I place the information sheet on the lid of the bin. The labeled goal-tracking materials go inside. Data sheets go in a data folder or on a clipboard and are stored near the bins. And then we are ready to go!
How to Use Goal Bins
I take data on IEP goals weekly, during our center rotations. When a student comes to my table, I am able to grab their bin, choose a goal, and take data. It’s so simple! This free progress monitoring schedule helps me to keep track of each of my students’ goals so that I am sure to hit them all.
Free Training
Simply Special Ed has a free training available on IEP Goal Bins! Watch it here!
Setting up goal bins at the beginning of the year will set you up for success! Have any questions about how to make and utilize these bins? Ask your questions below!
