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Teacher Manual: Developing SMART IEP Goals for Capitalizing Days and Months

Updated: Apr 21

Focus Topic: Capitalizing Days and Months

Grade Level: First

Common Core Standard: L.1.2.a Language

Current Academic Level in the Focus Topic: 1st

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Understanding how to create effective IEP goals is crucial for supporting students with diverse learning needs. This manual focuses on developing SMART IEP goals and objectives for the skill of capitalizing days and months.


Step 1: Assess Present Level of Performance (PLOP):

  • Evaluate the student's current understanding of capitalization in days and months.

  • Identify any existing skills and challenges related to this topic.

Step 2: Determine Pre-requisite Skills:

  • Recognize pre-requisite skills needed for successful capitalization (e.g., knowledge of days and months, letter recognition).

  • Scaffold goals are based on the student's readiness to learn.

Step 3: Develop SMART IEP Goal:

  • Specific: Clearly define the desired outcome related to capitalizing days and months.

  • Measurable: Establish criteria for success (e.g., accurately capitalizing 8 out of 10 instances).

  • Achievable: Ensure goals are realistic and attainable for the student's current level.

  • Relevant: Align goals with the Common Core Standard (L.1.2.a Language).

  • Time-bound: Set a timeframe for goal achievement (e.g., by the end of the semester).

Step 4: Create Objectives:

  • Break down the goal into smaller, manageable objectives.

  • Provide a clear pathway for skill progression.

Step 5: Implement Effective Teaching Strategies:

  • Utilize hands-on activities, visual aids, and mnemonics to reinforce capitalization rules.

  • Offer consistent feedback and positive reinforcement.


Empower your teaching with well-crafted IEP goals. This guide equips you to create SMART goals for capitalizing days and months. For more IEP scaffolding ideas, explore TeachTastic's IEP goal bank. Together, let's enhance the learning journey for every student.


Browse TeachTastic's IEP goal bank for more IEP scaffolding ideas and resources to support diverse learners. Visit TeachTastic IEP goal bank today!

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