Example Goals in an ITP

Student: XXXXXXXX IEP Date: XXXXXX

Student’s Post-secondary Goal(s): Upon existing school, the student plans to:
*** This is a composite of sample goals

Measurable Post-secondary Goals

By (DATE), when given all assignments and test dates, (STUDENT) will independently maintain a calendar, prioritize tasks and seek help as needed to turn in completed assignment by the designated date assigned 90% of the time as measured by teacher records.
By the projected completion date, (STUDENT) will complete a class at a community college in an interest area.

By (DATE), (STUDENT) will continue to participate in job club and outside work sites.
By (DATE), (STUDENT & FAMILY) will visit adult vocational programs available in the community – expanding knowledge to assist in future placements.
By (DATE), when placed on a jobsite, (STUDENT) will demonstrate punctuality, attendance, appropriate appearance, attitude, relations with others, initiative, work habits, and quality of work by achieving at least a satisfactory rating on the student rating form 90% of the time as measured by employer evaluation.

By (DATE), (STUDENT) will work out a budget of monthly expenses such as rent, utilities, laundry, food, clothing, etc. and will remain within the budget for each budgeting area with 95% accuracy each week as measured by teacher or staff review of his proposed budget and actual spending practices.
By (DATE), when purchasing items, (STUDENT) will give the clerk the necessary amount of money for the purchase with 100% accuracy in three of three consecutive trials as measured by teacher/staff observation and documentation.

By (DATE), (STUDENT) will demonstrate confidence in public interactions by walking into a store and obtaining help from a store employee to make a purchase. This will happen without teacher assistance on two different days.

By (DATE), (STUDENT) will complete an application form using a "cheat sheet" containing all of his personal information, without teacher support, with 80% accuracy in four of five trials as measured by observation or teacher-made test.

By (DATE), (STUDENT) will demonstrate improvements in his or her food preparation skills by completing all related assigned tasks, with no prompts, with 80% accuracy in 4 of 5 trials as measured by teacher observation and charting.