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# Goalbook

The holistic solution that helps special educators develop higher-quality IEPs and implement them with more effective, specially designed instruction.

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- [Thought Leadership](https://goalbook.com/thought-leadership/)
- [Different Approaches to Anti-racist Teaching](https://goalbook.com/different-approaches-to-anti-racist-teaching/) - Edited by Ryan Ingram This is the third in a series of four articles that address how the Goalbook team is making a concerted effort to learn about anti-racist teaching practices from the educators who are and have been engaging in anti-racist teaching. By learning from others, we hope to contribute to a more racially equitable
- [Goalbook’s Initial Approach to Anti-racism](https://goalbook.com/goalbooks-initial-approach-to-anti-racism/) - Edited by Ryan Ingram This is the fourth and final article of this series that addresses how the Goalbook team is making a concerted effort to learn about anti-racist teaching practices from the educators who are and have been engaging in anti-racist teaching. By learning from others, we hope to contribute to a more racially equitable
- [(12-09-2025) Retaining Special Educators: Practical Ideas to Make the Job More Rewarding and Less Stressful](https://goalbook.com/12-09-2025-retaining-special-educators-practical-ideas-to-make-the-job-more-rewarding-and-less-stressful/)
- [Manager of Sales Development](https://goalbook.com/manager-of-sales-development/)
- [Goalbook Delivers on Its Commitment to Anti-Racism](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-commitment-to-anti-racism/) - On June 8, 2020, Founder and CEO of Goalbook, Daniel Jhin Yoo, made a public commitment to take anti-racist action as a company. Part of that commitment was allowing employees to donate to organizations that further black social justice causes. Every employee was able to donate $249 to an organization of their choice. Below you
- [A Commitment to Antiracism](https://goalbook.com/a-commitment-to-antiracism/) - This book is ultimately about the basic struggle we’re all in, the struggle to be fully human and to see that others are fully human. — How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Last week, I was forced to reckon with the cruel and senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony
- [Goalbook Supports IDEA by Empowering Educators](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-supports-idea-by-empowering-educators/) - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a landmark federal civil rights law aimed at ensuring children with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities. The law affirms the human dignity of every child with a disability and guarantees Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Yet, as we honor the 50th anniversary of its passage,
- [Reflections from CASE 2025 and IDEA’s 50th Anniversary](https://goalbook.com/case-conference-2025-idea-50-anniversary/) - During the first week of November 2025, hundreds of special education leaders from across the country gathered together in Oklahoma City for the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) conference. The CASE conference “represents a unique opportunity to unite, collaborate, and inspire one another in our shared endeavor to lead and innovate in special
- [Revolutionize IEP Development and Educator Effectiveness with Goalbook’s New AI Feature](https://goalbook.com/iep-development-and-educator-effectiveness-goalbook-threads/) - The vision of equality of opportunity and full participation for students with disabilities in our public education system is a human-centered one, established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The opening lines of the IDEA law state: “Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right
- [Introducing AI Goal Translation](https://goalbook.com/ai-goal-translation/) - What’s New? We’re excited to announce a new feature aimed at enhancing communication between Special Education teachers and Spanish-speaking families. The AI Goal Translation feature, now available on goal pages with progress monitoring, will allow teachers to instantly translate IEP goals into Spanish with just a click of a button. What Does This Mean for
- [Examining the Impact of Goalbook Toolkit on Special Educator Retention](https://goalbook.com/examining-the-impact-of-goalbook-toolkit-on-special-educator-retention/) - A 2024 study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro shed light on the relationship between special educators’ access to Goalbook Toolkit and special educator retention in North Carolina. This analysis provides valuable insights into the challenges of retaining qualified special education teachers and potential solutions. Research Design and Methodology The
- [What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)](https://goalbook.com/what-is-auditory-processing-disorder-apd/) - A condition where an individual’s brain has difficulty understanding and interpreting auditory information, despite having typical hearing abilities. This can lead to challenges in distinguishing similar sounds, following spoken instructions, and comprehending speech in noisy environments. — Cleveland Health Clinic Library What is the impact of APD in the classroom? Here are some ways that students
- [What is Executive Dysfunction?](https://goalbook.com/what-is-executive-dysfunction/) - Executive dysfunction is a behavioral symptom that disrupts a person’s ability to manage their own thoughts, emotions, and actions. It’s most common with certain mental health conditions, especially addictions, behavioral disorders, brain development disorders, and mood disorders. Cleveland Clinic Health Library Executive functions are higher-order cognitive processes that enable individuals to plan, focus attention, remember
- [Seeing Anti-Racist Principles at Work in the Classroom](https://goalbook.com/seeing-anti-racist-principles-at-work-in-the-classroom/) - Edited by Ryan Ingram This is the second in a series of four articles that address how the Goalbook team is making a concerted effort to learn about anti-racist teaching practices from the educators who are and have been engaging in anti-racist teaching. By learning from others, we hope to contribute to a more racially equitable
- [Learning From Equity In Action Research and Resource List](https://goalbook.com/learning-from-equity-in-action-research-and-resource-list/) - This is a collection of the key research and resources that are informing the four-part Learning From Equity In Action series. It includes links to the influential resources that are connected to the seven principles of Anti-Racist Teaching that Goalbook’s Co-Founder and CEO, Daniel Jhin Yoo identified in Part 2 of the series. Acknowledging the Prevalence of Racism High
- [Finding One Real Anti-Racist Teacher](https://goalbook.com/finding-one-real-anti-racist-teacher/) - Edited by Ryan Ingram This is the first in a series of four articles that address how the Goalbook team is making a concerted effort to learn about anti-racist teaching practices from the people who are doing it best. Through research and learning, we hope to contribute to a more racially equitable US public school system.
- [3-Year Data Trends Demonstrate Goalbook Toolkit Impact on Educator Practice and Student Outcomes](https://goalbook.com/3-year-data-trends-demonstrate-goalbook-toolkit-impact-on-educator-practice-and-student-outcomes/) - Impact and efficacy research isn’t a vision at Goalbook — it is embedded practice within our core work. Goalbook is dedicated to providing a research-to-practice, proven solution that empowers educators to transform practice so that all students succeed. With research and evaluation as top priorities, Goalbook continually seeks evidence of how and in what ways
- [Failing Small to Succeed Large](https://goalbook.com/failing-small-to-succeed-large/) - Instead of pushing a sweeping plan on teachers across the state and possibly “failing large,” Margaret Ellmer started by empathizing with teachers to develop a prototype that she hopes to test with real educators. She will be able to get immediate feedback which will allow her to “fail small.” Doing anything at a statewide level
- [Differentiate Instruction with Strategies Aligned to Universal Design for Learning](https://goalbook.com/differentiate-instruction-with-strategies-aligned-to-universal-design-for-learning/) - Teaching is amazingly challenging. Day after day and year after year, you are tasked with meeting the needs of vastly different students. This almost-impossible task can be both overwhelming and rewarding. When I was teaching, differentiation was my biggest struggle. I dreamt about having time to design personalized activities for each of my students. But
- [The Special Education Administrator’s Guide for Inclusive, Student-Centered Classrooms](https://goalbook.com/the-special-education-administrators-guide-for-inclusive-student-centered-classrooms/)
- [Supporting Distance Learning in Response to COVID19](https://goalbook.com/supporting-distance-learning-in-response-to-covid19/) - The team at Goalbook understands how challenging this time is for our nation and how the impact of COVID-19 will have lasting implications for your students. We have received questions from our school and district partners around the country about how Goalbook Toolkit can support distance learning. We wanted to provide educators with ideas for
- [Goalbook’s Commitment to the Responsible Implementation of AI](https://goalbook.com/goalbooks-commitment-to-the-responsible-implementation-of-ai/) - By leveraging AI technologies in both a responsible and responsive way, we can make Goalbook Toolkit an even more valuable tool for educators. Here is what you should know about our approach, our commitments, and our guidance as they connect to AI in Goalboook Toolkit: Holistic Approach: AI technology is only one part of the
- [What is Dysgraphia?](https://goalbook.com/what-is-dysgraphia/) - A neurological condition and learning difference in which someone has difficulty with writing for their age level. This can range from issues with the physical act of writing to issues with translating thoughts into written words. — Cleveland Clinic Health Library What can it look like in the classroom? Difficulty with letter formation: Students may struggle to
- [What is Emotional Dysregulation](https://goalbook.com/what-is-emotional-dysregulation/) - Emotional dysregulation refers to difficulty managing emotional responses in ways that are socially appropriate and flexible. Individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation may have intense, rapidly shifting emotions, struggle to calm down after strong feelings, and often act impulsively in response to those emotions. These challenges can affect learning, behavior, and social interactions in educational settings. Often,
- [A Study of Educator Attitudes, Beliefs, and Goalbook Toolkit Usage](https://goalbook.com/a-study-of-educator-attitudes-beliefs-and-goalbook-toolkit-usage/) - In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of educator self-efficacy has emerged as a critical factor in driving positive outcomes for educators and students. A recent study conducted by the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University sheds light on this vital aspect of education, exploring the relationship between the
- [Meet Jon D’Angelo, Partnerships Team Lead & Founding Team Member at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-jon-dangelo-partnerships-team-lead-founding-team-member-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Before coming to Goalbook I was a Special Ed Teacher for students with mild/moderate needs in South San Francisco, I was also an Adjunct Professor of Learning and Instruction at the University of San Francisco. 2. What gravitated you towards Goalbook’s mission? The thing that gravitated me
- [Finding a Sustainable Role](https://goalbook.com/teacher-to-edtech-oscar-aviles-journey/) - What inspired you to go into education? Growing up in a predominantly rural white community in Central Texas, I had very few male teachers, specifically male teachers of color. Education was important having been the first in my family to graduate high school and then to go to college. After college, I wasn’t sure I
- [A Big Step Up: Announcing Anchor Pages in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/a-big-step-up-announcing-anchor-pages-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - Guiding students to success means anchoring learning with the right instructional supports and assessments. When we first launched Goalbook Toolkit in 2012, there was a seismic shift in learning standards taking place. A new “instructional situation” was taking form and many were worried that the new standards would erect new barriers that would prevent ALL
- [Introducing the Favorite Button in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/introducing-the-favorite-button-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - Introducing the Favorite button in Goalbook Toolkit! With a single click you can organize all of your favorite resources in one convenient place for easy access whenever you need them again. Designing instruction with Goalbook Toolkit has become even more efficient. Life happens. Don’t let it stop you from planning high-quality instruction. It has happened
- [Introducing Early Learning Strategy Pages in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/introducing-early-learning-strategy-pages-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - Early childhood education (ECE) teachers are responsible for shaping the habits and behaviors that help children respond to learning environments and experiences with curiosity, stamina, and determination. Our strategies are grounded in developing communication, adherence and ownership of routines, and body regulation so students can thrive in any learning situation with their peers. We’ve gathered
- [5 NEW Toolkit Features That Help Users Design Student-Centered Instruction](https://goalbook.com/5-new-toolkit-features-that-help-users-design-student-centered-instruction/) - Our partners all over the world are doing amazing things in their classrooms every day, and Goalbook Toolkit enables them to really connect with their students. It is the work that these teachers and leaders do that inspires the way we design our product features. This summer, we have worked exceptionally hard to ship some
- [Introduction to New Specialized Service Areas: Hearing, Vision, and Adapted Physical Education](https://goalbook.com/specialized-service-areas-hearing-vision-and-adapted-physical-education/) - We are excited to announce our most comprehensive delivery of specialized resources in Goalbook Toolkit to date. These pages help teachers set specific learning targets and provide adaptations that are not only best-practices, but also implementable in an authentic school setting. We currently have resources for Speech and Occupational Therapy, and we’ve added three NEW
- [Goalbook Toolkit Library update makes it easier to organize and design student-specific instruction.](https://goalbook.com/toolkit-library-update-makes-it-easier-to-organize-and-design-student-specific-instruction/) - Goalbook Toolkit aids teachers in taking a standards-based approach to instructional design so they can create actionable learning plans that target their students’ individual needs. A small yet essential consideration that teachers must make as they design instruction is how they will keep all of their instructional assets organized for each of their students. Toolkit
- [LDI 2018: Baltimore County Public Schools Leverages the Power of Team to Support Marginalized Student Groups](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-supporting-marginalized-students-baltimore/) - There is an overrepresentation of students with behavioral, academic, and SEL challenges in special education at Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Inter-professional Collaborative Learning Communities (ICLCs) support teachers in keeping these students in general education classrooms By leveraging the power of interdisciplinary collaboration between competent and confident educators, BCPS district leaders believe that they will
- [District Leaders from St. Louis County Define, Ideate, and Execute to Improve Student Outcomes](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-educational-leadership-st-louis/) - Internal evaluation revealed that IEP quality fell short of Special School District of St. Louis’ (SSD) rigorous expectations Data revealed a connection between IEP quality and limited student access to general education standards SSD wanted to improve IEP quality through the implementation of a standardized IEP Evaluation Rubric and a shared Coaching Framework SSD leaders
- [K-8 TEKS Anchor Pages in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/k-8-teks-anchor-pages-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - We are glad to announce that there are 33 ELA and Math Anchor Pages available for TEKS Toolkit users for grades K-12. Anchor Pages help educators set long-term learning targets for the most foundational and critical grade-level knowledge and skills. They cast a line back to the student’s present levels by providing intermediary objectives based
- [Share Saved Anchor Pages with Your Colleagues](https://goalbook.com/share-saved-anchor-pages-with-your-colleagues/) - We want to help educators foster a culture of seamless collaboration around students’ most critical instructional goals. A big step towards that is the new share function that has been built into Toolkit Anchor pages. You can now share saved Anchor Pages with your colleagues whether they have a Toolkit account or not. There are
- [New Early Childhood Strategy Pages and Resources in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/new-early-childhood-strategy-pages-and-resources-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - We are excited to announce new Early Learning Strategy Pages and teaching resources to support teachers in the areas of Social Emotional Learning and Speaking & Listening. Building SEL and Expressive Language Into the Routine The newest ECE strategy pages and resources help teachers establish classroom environments that explicitly foster social-emotional learning through direct expressive
- [Threat Assessments and the IDEA: A Legal Playbook for Protecting FAPE and School Safety](https://goalbook.com/threat-assessments-and-the-idea-a-legal-playbook-for-protecting-fape-and-school-safety/)
- [The Special Education Administrator’s Legal Roadmap to Compliant and Appropriate ESY Determinations](https://goalbook.com/the-special-education-administrators-legal-roadmap-to-compliant-and-appropriate-esy-determinations/)
- [NEW Reading Anchor Pages for Grades 3–8](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-reading-anchor-pages-theme/) - Standard Aligned Long-Term Planning Around Foundational Comprehension Goals Anchor Pages prioritize the most foundational standards that students need to develop if they are to succeed in college and beyond. They include incremental learning targets that build toward one complex goal by providing learning objectives that naturally scaffold learning. Additionally, every Anchor Page includes assessments and
- [Phase One of the Updated TEKS ELA Reading Standards](https://goalbook.com/updated-teks-ela-standards/) - In 2017 The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval for the adoption of new English language arts and reading TEKS standards for grades K–12 to be implemented in classrooms beginning with the 2019–2020 school year. Texas Districts have independently created timelines for implementation which means some schools have already adopted all of
- [Progress Monitoring Strategy Page](https://goalbook.com/progress-monitoring-strategy-customizable-tracking-sheets/) - The release of the Progress Monitoring Strategy Page is a shift toward understanding how to deliver a strong progress monitoring feature that is integrated into our core product features. Our goal is to support teachers at every step of a students progress toward achieving their goals. From identifying present levels, to drafting actionable goals, to
- [Improving Access to Tier I Instruction for Special Education Students](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-access-tier-1-instruction/) - Worcester Public Schools at Goalbook Symposium NYC 2018 — Implementation Track Kay Seale, Special Education Director, and Emily Lizano, SPED Department Head of Team Chairs, from Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts came to Goalbook’s Symposium in New York City with a specific mission. Their challenge was concerned with the quality of instruction, specifically Tier I
- [Results of Instructional Impact Study at DC Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/results-of-instructional-impact-study-at-dc-public-schools-third-party-research-shows-how-goalbook-increases-the-efficacy-of-instructional-coaches/) - Alongside WestEd, a research study was conducted at DC Public Schools to examine how Goalbook’s UDL resources in Goalbook Toolkit aid in the facilitation of differentiated lessons and effective coaching. The findings suggest that through the implementation of Goalbook resources into a UDL focused coaching model, teachers’ lesson effectiveness increased as a result of their
- [Goalbook White Paper: Different Paths Up the Same Mountain](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-white-paper-different-paths-up-the-same-mountain-a-5-step-process-for-designing-instruction/) - Climbing to the top of Yosemite’s Half Dome and looking out over the entire Yosemite Valley is an experience that attracts people from all over the world. At the summit, novice hikers can stand alongside the most seasoned professionals and feel the same sense of achievement. How is this possible? Half Dome is able to
- [A Seasoned Master Teacher Uses Goalbook Toolkit to Write IEPs and Guide New Teachers](https://goalbook.com/a-seasoned-master-teacher-uses-goalbook-toolkit/) - Gwen Howard has been teaching for 33 years in a remote rural community that struggles to recruit and retain Special Education teachers. For that reason, the school she works at now has tasked her with the lofty responsibility of writing IEPs for a group of new teachers that she is mentoring. She works with students
- [Browse Baseline Assessments Feature in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/browse-baseline-assessments-feature-in-goalbook-toolkit-increase-efficiency-when-drafting-present-levels/) - TLDR “Browse Baseline Assessments” feature in Goalbook Toolkit streamlines access to baseline assessments. Users can filter assessments by grade level, subject, category, and keywords. Previously, assessments were only accessible from drafted statements, causing inefficiency. This feature aligns with the “golden thread” philosophy, ensuring seamless instructional design. It improves teacher efficiency, helping them plan more effectively
- [Goalbook Impact Survey Provides Evidence of Transforming Special Education Practice](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-impact-survey-provides-evidence-of-transforming-special-education-practice/) - “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Chinese proverb Taking the first step towards a destination sets the course toward success. If an IEP is the roadmap leading to equitable access and student success, then the foundational first step begins with present levels statements. Student success begins with, and is
- [NEW Content Area in Goalbook Toolkit: Social Studies](https://goalbook.com/new-content-area-in-goalbook-toolkit-social-studies/) - We are excited to announce the newest content area in Goalbook Toolkit: Social Studies! We’ve added 23 social studies goals and progress monitoring assessments that span grades K-12. These goals represent a huge step forward because so many of the teachers in our partner districts and schools have been requesting these goals for quite some
- [Compose Impact of Disability Statements in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/compose-impact-of-disability-statements-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - New Goalbook Toolkit Feature We’re excited to introduce one of our latest features: Compose Impact of Disability! This standalone feature provides users with a streamlined way to access impact of disability statements, offering a more efficient method for drafting and editing comprehensive IEPs. How Does the "Compose Impact of Disability" Feature Improve the IEP Process?
- [Browse Present Levels](https://goalbook.com/browse-present-levels/) - New Goalbook Toolkit Update: Browse Present Levels We’re excited to introduce Browse Present Levels, a powerful new feature designed to enhance the IEP creation process for special education teachers. How the Browse Present Levels Feature Improves the IEP Process Unlike the step-by-step approach of the Present Levels Wizard, Browse Present Levels offers a more exploratory
- [IDEA at 50: Honoring a Living Promise in Special Education](https://goalbook.com/idea-50th-anniversary/) - This year marks half a century since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) transformed education in the United States. At its heart, IDEA is not just a law, but a statement of values about part of what it means to be human. Its very first words remind us: “Disability is a natural part of
- [Meet Erin Almario, Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-erin-almiro-customer-success-at-goalbook/) - Erin Almario is a District and School Customer Success Manager at Goalbook. Before joining Goalbook, Erin served as a middle school English Language Arts teacher, school dean, and assistant school leader. In this Q&A, Erin shares how she has continued to be a part of an education community through her work at Goalbook. What inspired
- [Anne Mickey](https://goalbook.com/anne-mickey/)
- [Meet Hain-Lee, Software Engineer & Founding Team Member at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-hain-lee-software-engineer-founding-team-member-at-goalbook/) - 1. What gravitated you towards Goalbook’s mission? I was previously a software engineer at a large enterprise software company and didn’t feel a strong motivation on the projects I was working on. I wanted to have more social impact in my work. While figuring out my interests I ended up applying and enrolling in the
- [Meet Cassandra Garza, Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-cassandra-garza-customer-success-at-goalbook/) - Cassandra’s career journey, which spans roles as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Special Education teacher, and Applied Learning Specialist, ultimately brought her to the Customer Success team at Goalbook. No matter the role, she has consistently worked to support the people she is passionate about serving: the special education community. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in
- [Introducing Library Collaboration](https://goalbook.com/introducing-library-collaboration/) - At Goalbook, we know that great instruction and effective IEP development don’t happen in isolation. Teachers, specialists, and service providers bring unique expertise to the table, and when they work together, students benefit. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Library Collaboration: Add Contributors, the newest feature in the Goalbook Toolkit Library. This initial release will
- [Spanish Language Progress Monitoring Assessments in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/spanish-language-progress-monitoring-assessments-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - In today’s diverse and inclusive educational landscape, it is crucial to address the unique needs of students with special needs. This includes those who are Multilingual Learners with Spanish as their primary language. For these students, their IEPs play an even more vital role in tailoring education to their specific requirements. Spanish Language Reading Passages
- [National Toolkit User Survey: A Snapshot of Transforming Special Education Practice](https://goalbook.com/national-special-education-teacher-survey/) - We began this three-part series with this simple reminder: “ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Chinese proverb Throughout this three-part series, we endeavored to highlight how and in what ways Goalbook Toolkit resources empower and support educators in weaving The Golden Thread. The Golden Thread supports fundamental best
- [Clear and Actionable Goals Help Students with Special Needs Access Standards-Based Instruction](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-standards-based-instruction-goals/) - Terri Pitts, Program Administrator, Michelle Murer, Executive Director of Student Services, and Deb Miller, Program Administrator, from Reynolds School District in Oregon came to Goalbook’s Symposium in New York City with a desire to elevate the instructional practice of the special education teachers in their district. They came to the conclusion that students with special
- [Meet Gretchen Kroll, District & School Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/gretchen-kroll-district-and-school-customer-success-at-goalbook/) - What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Prior to Goalbook, I worked as a bilingual classroom teacher and literacy coach in Milwaukee Public Schools where I taught in dual language immersion programs. I also taught math teaching methods courses at the university level and served as the director of an alternative teacher preparation and certification
- [Alefia E. Mithaiwala](https://goalbook.com/alefia-e-mithaiwala/)
- [(12-12-2025) How SCOTUS Changed Section 504 Liability: Your Guide to Creating Legally Defensible Section 504 Plans in 2026 and Beyond](https://goalbook.com/12-12-2025-how-scotus-changed-section-504-liability-your-guide-to-creating-legally-defensible-section-504-plans-in-2026-and-beyond/)
- [Prince George’s County Public Schools: Leveraging Goalbook Toolkit to Transform Special Education Outcomes](https://goalbook.com/prince-georges-county-public-schools-leveraging-goalbook-toolkit-to-transform-special-education-outcomes/) - Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), the 18th largest school district in the United States, has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize special education. At the heart of this transformation lies a strategic partnership with Goalbook and the integration of Goalbook Toolkit, a holistic, research-based solution that builds educator capacity to develop cohesive, high-quality
- [Research Shows Goalbook Significantly Improves Instructional Planning](https://goalbook.com/research-shows-goalbook-significantly-improves-instructional-planning/) - Download Case Study When special education teachers write learning goals for their students, measurable details are important, but often hard to identify. According to a recent study by San Francisco State University (SFSU), Goalbook helps ensure a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is aligned to standards and differentiated according to the student’s unique needs. Dr.
- [2020 National Toolkit User Survey](https://goalbook.com/2020-national-toolkit-user-survey/) - This is Part Two of our three-part series highlighting findings from the 2020–21 Goalbook Toolkit User Survey. In Part One of this series, we explored how Toolkit users perceive the development of their practice in crafting high-quality present levels. In this part of the series, we explore the through-line connecting present levels to writing IEP
- [Meet Lauren Henkel-Lorenz, District and School Customer Success Manager at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-lauren-henkel-lorenz-district-and-school-customer-success-manager-at-goalbook/) - Lauren is a District and School Customer Success Manager with Goalbook. Prior to joining Goalbook, Lauren taught Kindergarten, 5th, and 6th grade before moving into leadership positions. She served as a Special Education Coordinator, a Director of Special Education, and an Assistant School Leader (like an Assistant Principal). In her current role, Lauren enjoys being
- [Embracing Student Variance: An Administrator's Guide to Designing Instruction for All Learners](https://goalbook.com/embracing-student-variance-an-administrators-guide-to-designing-instruction-for-all-learners/)
- [Kate Martin](https://goalbook.com/kate-martin/)
- [Rebecca Bailey, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/rebecca-bailey-esq/)
- [The Administrator's Blueprint to Legally Defensible IEPs for Students with Dyslexia](https://goalbook.com/the-administrators-blueprint-to-legally-defensible-ieps-for-students-with-dyslexia/)
- [Jose Martín, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/jose-martin/)
- [Andratesha Fritzgerald, Ed.S.](https://goalbook.com/andratesha-fritzgerald/)
- [The Ins and Outs of Prior Written Notice (PWN) Part 2: Caselaw Examples and Practical Strategies for Drafting and Implementing Meaningful and Effective PWNs](https://goalbook.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-prior-written-notice-pwn-part-2-caselaw-examples-and-practical-strategies-for-drafting-and-implementing-meaningful-and-effective-pwns/)
- [The Ins and Outs of Prior Written Notice (PWN) Part 1: Deepening Your Understanding of the Why, When, and How of PWNs](https://goalbook.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-prior-written-notice-pwn-part-1-deepening-your-understanding-of-the-why-when-and-how-of-pwns/)
- [Rethinking Behavior: Moving Beyond Compliance by Designing for Engagement with UDL](https://goalbook.com/rethinking-behavior-moving-beyond-compliance-by-designing-for-engagement-with-udl/)
- [How to Use AI to Navigate Your Career Transition into EdTech](https://goalbook.com/use-ai-for-edtech-career-transition/) - For educators looking to pivot into the world of EdTech, the transition can feel daunting. You are passionate, highly skilled, and mission-driven, but navigating the job market may feel like a new language if you’ve never worked outside the classroom or district office. Fortunately, AI can be a powerful tool in helping you bridge the
- [(03-10-2026) The Administrator's Guide to Navigating Around IEP Design Pitfalls That Lead Teams Into Legal Hot Water](https://goalbook.com/03-10-2026-the-administrators-guide-to-navigating-around-iep-design-pitfalls-that-lead-teams-into-legal-hot-water/)
- [(01-22-2026) How Special Education Administrators Can Navigate Recent Legal Trends in FBAs and BIPs for Compliance](https://goalbook.com/01-22-2026-how-special-education-administrators-can-navigate-recent-legal-trends-in-fbas-and-bips-for-compliance/)
- [Brandon Wright, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/brandon-wright/)
- [Nathan Levenson](https://goalbook.com/nathan-levenson/)
- [(02-11-2026) How Did SWD in Louisiana Grow Academically More than Any Other State? Actionable Insights for Your District](https://goalbook.com/02-11-2026-how-did-swd-in-louisiana-grow-academically-more-than-any-other-state-actionable-insights-for-your-district/)
- [Reframing Co-Teaching: A Strategic Blueprint for Special Education Leaders](https://goalbook.com/reframing-co-teaching-a-strategic-blueprint-for-special-education-leaders/) - These words were spoken by educational consultant Kate Martin in a Goalbook-sponsored webinar called “Co-Teaching Models That Work: A Blueprint and Practical Tips for Special Education Administrators.” Martin delivered an honest and practical message for education leaders: co-teaching is not a single model, but rather a spectrum of instructional approaches. Goalbook offers free Spotlight Series
- [Katie Novak, Ph.D.](https://goalbook.com/katie-novack/)
- [Customer Success, Northeast (DC Metro or NYC Metro Based)](https://goalbook.com/customer-success-northeast-dc-metro-or-nyc-metro-based/)
- [Janae Duclos, Ph.D.](https://goalbook.com/janae-duclos-ph-d/)
- [Kendra Yoch, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/kendra-yoch-esq/)
- [Ruth Templeton](https://goalbook.com/ruth-templeton/)
- [Meet Erin McClaskie, Customer Success Manager at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/erin-mcclaskie/) - When Erin moved from the state of Washington to Ohio, she was planning on substitute teaching after she got settled in to give herself time to figure out what her next career move would be. She learned there was an open position at Goalbook on the Customer Success team based out of Columbus, Ohio, so
- [Elizabeth Bettini, Ph.D.](https://goalbook.com/elizabeth-bettini-ph-d/)
- [Dr. LaRon Scott](https://goalbook.com/dr-laron-scott/)
- [Susan Shapiro](https://goalbook.com/susan-shapiro/)
- [Meet Heather Eaton, District Partnerships at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/heather-eaton/) - In a small town in Northeast Ohio, Heather Eaton called her classroom “Ellis Island” because, “I invited all kids in,” said Heather. Students with multiple disabilities, students with IEPs, students receiving interventions, and general education students were all a part of this classroom. Heather always had an open door and welcomed students of all abilities.
- [Bridging the Gap: A Proven Administrator Model for Effective Transition Planning for Student Success](https://goalbook.com/bridging-the-gap-a-proven-administrator-model-for-effective-transition-planning-for-student-success/)
- [Meet Emily Dill, Production Manager at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/emily-dill/) - “Our work is like one big puzzle,” said Emily. “And everybody has to be a different piece to complete the puzzle. If everyone had the same skill sets, the same educational background, the same work experience, the pieces would be identical, and you wouldn’t be able to solve the puzzle. So you don’t want all
- [Goalbook Significantly Improves Instructional Planning, Research Shows](https://goalbook.com/san-francisco-state-university/) - Download Case Study PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA (Feb. 25, 2014) – When special education teachers write learning goals for their students, measurable details are important, but often hard to identi fy. According to a recent study by San Francisco State University (SFSU), Goalbook helps ensure a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is aligned to standards and differentiated according to the student’s
- [Research Shows How Goalbook Impacts Instructional Coaching](https://goalbook.com/research-study-shows-goalbooks-impact-on-instructional-coaches-and-educators/) - View Goalbook Impact Study - DCPS
- [Schools Improve Student Literacy Outcomes with Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/schools-improved-student-literacy-outcomes-with-goalbook/)
- [Higher Student Reading Scores Linked to Goalbook Toolkit Usage](https://goalbook.com/higher-student-reading-scores-linked-to-goalbook-toolkit-usage/)
- [High-Achieving District Overcomes Progress Monitoring Challenges](https://goalbook.com/high-achieving-district-overcomes-progress-monitoring-challenges/)
- [District Increases LRE from 48% to 70% in Just Two Years](https://goalbook.com/district-increases-lre-from-48-to-70-in-just-two-years/)
- [Large District Boosts Educator Confidence in Writing IEP Goals](https://goalbook.com/large-district-boosts-educator-confidence-in-writing-iep-goals/)
- [What Special Education Administrators Need to Know About the Legal Landscape for Transition Services in 2025 and Beyond](https://goalbook.com/what-special-education-administrators-need-to-know-about-the-legal-landscape-for-transition-services-in-2025-and-beyond/)
- [Vancouver Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/vancouver-public-schools/)
- [Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union](https://goalbook.com/franklin-northeast-supervisory-union/)
- [Mooresville Graded School District](https://goalbook.com/mooresville-graded-school-district/)
- [Mountain Brook School District](https://goalbook.com/mountain-brook-school-district/)
- [Boston Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/bps-youngachievers/)
- [Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area](https://goalbook.com/campbell-kapolei-complex-area/)
- [Baltimore County Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/baltimore-county-public-schools/)
- [Litchfield Elementary School District](https://goalbook.com/litchfield-elementary-school-district/)
- [Special School District of St Louis County](https://goalbook.com/special-school-district/)
- [Molalla River School District](https://goalbook.com/molalla-river-school-district/)
- [Sheldon Independent School District](https://goalbook.com/sheldon-independent-school-district/)
- [Worcester Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/worcester-public-schools/)
- [Camino Nuevo Charter Academy](https://goalbook.com/camino-nuevo-charter-academy/)
- [Are Your Services and Supports Becoming Restrictive? Rethinking LRE as Special Education Leaders](https://goalbook.com/are-your-services-and-supports-becoming-restrictive-rethinking-lre-as-special-education-leaders/)
- [The 2025 Administrator Roadmap to Meaningfully Addressing Section 504 “Prescriptions” From Outside Medical Providers](https://goalbook.com/the-2025-administrator-roadmap-to-meaningfully-addressing-section-504-prescriptions-from-outside-medical-providers/)
- [Different Paths Up the Same Mountain](https://goalbook.com/different-paths-up-the-same-mountain-a-5-step-instructional-design-process/) - Climbing to the top of Yosemite’s Half Dome and looking out over the entire Yosemite Valley is an experience that attracts people from all over the world. At the summit, novice hikers can stand alongside the most seasoned professionals and feel the same sense of achievement. How is this possible? Half Dome is able to challenge the most
- [Tiffiney Smith](https://goalbook.com/tiffiney-smith/)
- [Betsey Helfrich, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/betsey-helfrich-esq/)
- [How to Empower Your Team to Write Effective, Legally Compliant IEPs in 2025 and Beyond](https://goalbook.com/how-to-empower-your-team-to-write-effective-legally-compliant-ieps-in-2025-and-beyond/)
- [Three Practical Strategies to Address the Special Educator Shortage and Burnout](https://goalbook.com/strategies-to-address-the-special-educator-shortage-and-burnout/) - These words spoken by Nathan Levenson in a Goalbook-sponsored Spotlight Series webinar called “Three Effective Strategies to Address the Special Educator Shortage and Staff Burnout,” underscore the urgency of the special educator staffing crisis and the need for systemic change, which is within reach. Goalbook offers free Spotlight Series webinars exclusively for special education administrators
- [Meet Rachael Moore, Customer Support at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/rachael-moore/) - Rachael’s work experience ranges across different fields, from child care to the restaurant and beverage industry to education. She was a full-time nanny, and she also helped manage a winery’s tasting room. Rachael worked in several small, family-owned businesses (winery, cafe, wine bar) in their early stages of opening. This built her interest in developing
- [The Goalbook Team Members We Met in 2024](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-team-members-we-met-in-2024/) - As we near the end of the year, we reflect on the past year and some of the articles that were published. In particular, we had the privilege of interviewing various team members who work at Goalbook. They gave us insight into their roles, experiences, and how their work helps to support Goalbook’s mission of
- [Co-Teaching Models That Work: A Blueprint and Practical Tips for Special Education Administrators](https://goalbook.com/co-teaching-models-that-work-a-blueprint-and-practical-tips-for-special-education-administrators/)
- [Meet Asia Hutchins, Speech and Language Content Analyst at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/asia-hutchins/) - As a little girl, Asia knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her school teachers also knew this, so they would send her home with extra worksheets and assignments they no longer used with students. Asia would then use those assignments to teach her teddy bears and her sister (even though she was six years
- [Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on the Manifestation Determination Process for Special Education Leaders](https://goalbook.com/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-on-the-manifestation-determination-process-for-special-education-leaders/)
- [What Are Special Education Leaders Thinking (or not) About Artificial Intelligence?](https://goalbook.com/what-are-special-education-leaders-thinking-or-not-about-artificial-intelligence/) - Executive Summary The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked significant interest and debate across various sectors, including education. In the realm of special education, AI holds the potential to enhance traditional practices by offering innovative teaching and learning tools. This 2024 national survey study aimed to explore the perceptions of special education leaders
- [What Does Goalbook’s Value of Relationships Mean to Teammates?](https://goalbook.com/goalbooks-value-of-relationships/) - At Goalbook, we believe in the power of human connection and the importance of professional relationships that value the dignity in others while working with them. As Jon on the District and School Customer Success team put it, “We have a strong understanding and care for one another. I appreciate that about Goalbook, and it
- [The Administrator’s Guide to Improving Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities in 2024–25](https://goalbook.com/the-administrators-guide-to-improving-transition-planning-for-students-with-disabilities-in-2024-25/)
- [Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs): The Updated Legal Roadmap for Special Education Administrators](https://goalbook.com/independent-educational-evaluations-iees-the-updated-legal-roadmap-for-special-education-administrators/)
- [Meet Amanda Walker, Specialized Instruction Analyst at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/amanda-walker/) - Growing up, Amanda loved to read. Her parents would find her reading in different places all around the house, including in the bath tub during bath time. Amanda would be so engrossed in a book that her parents would often have to come and pull her out of the tub. Her 3rd grade teacher nurtured
- [Meet Christina Manalo, Operations Team Manager at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/christina-manalo/) - After graduating from college and working in a couple of different corporate settings, “I realized I didn’t want to do a corporate ladder career,” said Christina. “It wasn’t really for me; I didn’t find it very satisfying.” Christina was very intentional in looking for a company that has a purpose when she began looking for
- [Recent Survey on the Most Pressing Issues for Special Education Administrators](https://goalbook.com/top-challenges-for-special-education-administrators/) - Recently, we checked in with special education administrators to better understand their work and gauge their feelings about it. According to a Goalbook national survey of 182 special education leaders from across the country, one-third reported feeling overwhelmed and stressed. These feelings are indicative of the pressures and enormity of the role and responsibilities special
- [Fostering Collaboration and Support: A Recap of Goalbook’s Partner Roundup at TCASE](https://goalbook.com/special-education-leadership-collaboration-recap/) - Recently we hosted a Goalbook Partner Roundup at TCASE in Austin, Texas, which brought together our valued partners from around the state for an enriching time of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking. The event began with an update on Goalbook’s recent research, highlighting our commitment to deepening our understanding of impact across different contexts and
- [Introducing Goal Suggestions in Present Levels Wizard](https://goalbook.com/aligned-goals/) - We are excited to announce a new feature in Toolkit: Aligned Goals in Present Levels Wizard. This new feature is designed to assist special education teachers by suggesting goals that are perfectly aligned with the needs identified in present levels statements. What is the Aligned Goals Feature? The Aligned Goals feature is integrated with the
- [Specially Designed Instructional Strategies](https://goalbook.com/specially-designed-instructional-strategies/) - What is this new feature? You can now generate multiple instructional strategy ideas that not only align to a specific learning goal but are also specially designed to account for the important attributes and disability characteristics of your student. Our new Specially Designed Instructional Strategies feature can be found on goal pages with progress monitoring
- [Chris Bronke, Ed.D.](https://goalbook.com/chris-bronke-ed-d/)
- [Improving Inclusion through Co-Teaching and Universal Design for Learning](https://goalbook.com/improving-inclusion-through-co-teaching-and-universal-design-for-learning/)
- [Meet Leira Feves-Rodriguez, Operations and Finance Analyst at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/leira-feves-rodriguez/) - To know Leira is to know that she is extremely organized and loves to plan events. When you dig a little deeper, you’ll find that behind the organizational skills and event planning is a desire to truly serve and care for others. Leira has always had a strong pull towards working with children. When she
- [How Does Goalbook Foster Internal Relationships?](https://goalbook.com/how-does-goalbook-foster-internal-relationships/) - When our co-founder Daniel Jhin Yoo investigated what motivated teammates to work at Goalbook in the early years of the company, teammates shared they enjoyed the collaboration, interdependence, and trust they had in working with each other. In other words, teammates valued the working relationships they had here. Determined to keep the working experience different
- [Christie Schutz Vincelli](https://goalbook.com/christie-schutz-vincelli/)
- [(05-21-2024) How to Coach Teachers on Triangulating Data to Design Comprehensive IEPs](https://goalbook.com/05-21-2024-how-to-coach-teachers-on-triangulating-data-to-design-comprehensive-ieps/)
- [Meet Nick Simon, District Partnerships at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/nick-simon/) - The start of Nick’s journey of working in education was in law enforcement. Immediately after graduating from college, Nick worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Nick’s first assignment was at the Milwaukee County Jail, and one of his responsibilities was to work in the booking room, where he would interview
- [Navigating AI in Special Education: What Administrators Need to Know to Balance Innovation with Legal Compliance](https://goalbook.com/navigating-ai-in-special-education-what-administrators-need-to-know-to-balance-innovation-with-legal-compliance/)
- [Unveiling AI Legal Complexities in Special Education: Insights to Safeguard Your District](https://goalbook.com/unveiling-ai-legal-complexities-in-special-education-insights-to-safeguard-your-district/)
- [Andrew F. Wall, Ph.D.](https://goalbook.com/andrew-f-wall-ph-d/)
- [Kristin Brooks, Ed.D.](https://goalbook.com/kristin-brooks-ed-d/)
- [How to Develop a Logic Model for Your Special Education Department that Informs Your Work, Fosters Alignment, and Empowers You to Communicate Systems Change](https://goalbook.com/how-to-develop-a-logic-model-for-your-special-education-department-that-informs-your-work-fosters-alignment-and-empowers-you-to-communicate-systems-change/)
- [(04-11-2024) How to Approach Student Discipline and the IDEA in 2024: Dotting Your “I”s and Crossing Your “T”s](https://goalbook.com/04-11-2024-how-to-approach-student-discipline-and-the-idea-in-2024-dotting-your-is-and-crossing-your-ts/)
- [Meet Tyfany Bouie, District and School Customer Success Manager at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/tyfany-bouie/) - Education is Tyfany’s life work. The value of education was embedded in Tyfany at a young age. Her mom moved to the United States from Nicaragua and was passionate about education being the way to achieve anything. Her mom emphasized getting good grades and learning how to read and write so that Tyfany would have
- [Ayana Bass, M.Ed.](https://goalbook.com/ayana-bass-m-ed/)
- [(04-03-2024) Impactful Strategies to Recruit, Support, and Retain a Racially Diverse Special Education Workforce](https://goalbook.com/04-03-2024/)
- [Rhea Settles,  Ed.D.](https://goalbook.com/rhea-settles-ed-d-m-ncrp/)
- [Robert Avossa, Ed.D.](https://goalbook.com/robert-avossa-ed-d/)
- [Christina Henagen Peer, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/christina-henagen-peer/)
- [Dana Zorovich-Godek, Ed.D.](https://goalbook.com/dana-zorovich-godek-ed-d/)
- [The Power of Human Connection](https://goalbook.com/the-power-of-human-connection-at-goalbook/) - For 12 years, Goalbook has been supporting special education teachers in K–12 districts and schools with Goalbook Toolkit, a research-based, online tool that guides educators in developing and implementing higher-quality IEPs. Throughout these years, Goalbook has striven to create a working environment where team members are genuinely cared for and appreciated as much as the
- [The Interplay and Nuances of 504 and IDEA: What Special Education Administrators Need to Know](https://goalbook.com/the-interplay-and-nuances-of-504-and-idea-what-special-education-administrators-need-to-know/)
- [Meet Gerald Johnson, District and School Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/gerald-johnson/) - Gerald has had the vision of being a teacher since he was in the 9th grade. Although he took a detour and worked in the private sector doing business administration after graduating from college, Gerald’s vision and conviction sharpened when he heard the need for male educators of color. When he sees a problem and
- [(02-28-2024) An Updated Legal Blueprint to Challenging Behaviors and Other Discipline Issues for Special Education Administrators](https://goalbook.com/02-28-2024-an-updated-legal-blueprint-to-challenging-behaviors-and-other-discipline-issues-for-special-education-administrators/)
- [Meet Rekha Krishnan, District Partnerships at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/rekha-krishnan-goalbook-district-partnerships/) - Sometimes in the process of teaching others, we learn something new ourselves. This was the case for Rekha in her role as a vocational instructor at a community college. As she introduced students and job seekers to the software and technology sectors in Portland, Oregon, Rekha began to learn more about the private sector as
- [All New Goalbook Toolkit Homepage Puts All the Content You Need in One Location](https://goalbook.com/new-goalbook-toolkit-homepage-puts-all-the-content-you-need-in-one-location/) - TLDR Recent Toolkit homepage redesign improves teacher access to essential content components. Users can easily find recently accessed content and training resources. The redesign addresses teacher feedback on the need for quick and efficient access to materials. The update aligns with Goalbook’s mission to empower teachers and help ALL students succeed. Updates to the Goalbook
- [(01-31-24) How Special Education Administrators Can Shift Culture to Become the Foundation of Inclusive Mindsets and Practices](https://goalbook.com/01-31-24-how-special-education-administrators-can-shift-culture-to-become-the-foundation-of-inclusive-mindsets-and-practices/)
- [Meet Eric Bonilla, Spanish Content Analyst at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/eric-bonilla-spanish-content-analyst-goalbook/) - There are a couple of things Eric always knew about himself: one is that he loves languages, and two is that he knew he wanted to work in education. To nurture his love for languages, Eric studied Italian, French, and Chinese in college. He loved learning about the languages themselves, the grammar rules, and the
- [Meet Sohum Bhatt, District and School Customer Success Manager](https://goalbook.com/sohum-bhatt-goalbook-customer-success-manager/) - For a long time, Sohum knew he wanted to go into education, but “I wasn’t brave enough to admit to myself that’s what I wanted to do,” he says. Instead, Sohum decided to pursue engineering in college since that is what he thought was his interest and career goal. While studying Material Science and Engineering
- [The Special Education Administrator’s News Digest: Winter 2023 Issue 5](https://goalbook.com/special-education-administrator-policy-review/) - This month we take a look back on the year 2023 at the biggest news stories that may reshape the world of special education. Supreme Court Unanimously Ruled in Perez v. Sturgis Against School District in Special Education Case In March 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Sturgis Public Schools, opening the door for
- [(12-14-2023) A 2024 Primer for Training Your Special Educators to Write Compliant IEP Goals and Monitor Progress](https://goalbook.com/12-14-2023-a-2024-primer-for-training-your-special-educators-to-write-compliant-iep-goals-and-monitor-progress/)
- [The Special Education Administrator’s News Digest: Fall 2023 Issue 4](https://goalbook.com/the-special-education-administrators-news-digest-fall-2023-issue-4/) - OSEP Awards More Than $35 Million to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain Special Education Personnel The U.S. Department of Education awarded more than $35 million in funding to invest in programs that support the development and ongoing professional learning of personnel who support students with disabilities. The majority of the funds will be used to help
- [A Summary of Practical Solutions to the Special Education Teacher Attrition Problem](https://goalbook.com/solutions-to-the-special-education-teacher-attrition-problem/) - The shortage of special education teachers is a complicated problem that has existed almost since the inception of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (formerly the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) in 1975. Attrition of special education teachers is among the many factors that contribute to this serious problem (Bettini, 2023). Working conditions are
- [Meet Eli Zoller, Software Engineer at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/eli-zoller-goalbook-software-engineer/) - Eli has always been interested in libraries, so upon completing his Master’s degree of Library and Information Science, he worked on software-related tasks in libraries at higher education institutions. This work and experience eventually led him to get a Master’s degree in Computer Science as well. When it came time for him to branch out
- [Rachel Nicholas, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/rachel-nicholas-esq/)
- [How Goalbook Measures Impact](https://goalbook.com/how-goalbook-measures-impact/) - Impact. A word that likely describes the professional WHY for most educators in answering the call to serve others. Learning imprints an impact from one learner to another, one community to another, and one generation to the next. The value of impact within the context of an implementation or intervention is understood in the education
- [(10/19/2023) The Proactive Prevention of Conflict Wars in the IEP Process for District Administrators](https://goalbook.com/10-19-2023-the-proactive-prevention-of-conflict-wars-in-the-iep-process-for-district-administrators/)
- [Meet Sam Pool, Software Engineer at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/sam-pool-goalbook-software-engineer/) - Sam is part of the Engineering team at Goalbook. He worked in the film and television industry before making a career switch to software engineering and joining Goalbook. In this Q&A, Sam shares what attracted him to work for Goalbook and the benefits of working in EdTech. 1. What attracted you to Goalbook and working
- [(10-04-2023) Sustaining and Retaining Special Educators: Systemic and Turnkey Strategies for District Leaders](https://goalbook.com/10-04-2023-sustaining-and-retaining-special-educators-systemic-and-turnkey-strategies-for-district-leaders/)
- [(09-26-2023) Dyslexia from Eligibility to Compliant IEPs: The Law, Lessons, and Practical Takeaways](https://goalbook.com/09-26-2023-dyslexia-from-eligibility-to-compliant-ieps-the-law-lessons-and-practical-takeaways/)
- [(09-19-2023) The Special Education Administrator’s Guide to Communicating Impact to Superintendents and School Boards](https://goalbook.com/09-19-2023-the-special-education-administrators-guide-to-communicating-impact-to-superintendents-and-school-boards/)
- [Meet Vinnie Ray, District Partnerships Team Lead](https://goalbook.com/vinnie-ray-goalbook-district-partnerships-team-lead/) - Prior to joining Goalbook, Vinnie had multiple roles both in and supporting education. Vinnie’s first job in education was as a paraprofessional in Cincinnati, Ohio. She then began working in educational operations as a director at both the local and regional levels for various education companies. No matter what role she’s in, Vinnie aims to
- [A Three Step Plan to Help You Make the Move to EdTech](https://goalbook.com/a-three-step-plan-to-help-you-make-the-move-to-edtech/) - If you’re an educator or former educator, and you’re starting to consider making the move to EdTech, you may feel unsure exactly where to start. Looking for and applying to jobs in EdTech is very different from looking for jobs in education: what works for applying to education jobs does not always work when applying
- [Judy Heumann](https://goalbook.com/judy-heumann/)
- [Sowmya Kumar](https://goalbook.com/sowmya-kumar/)
- [Tracey Benson, Ph.D.](https://goalbook.com/tracey-benson-ph-d/)
- [John Comegno, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/john-comegno-esq/)
- [Allison Posey](https://goalbook.com/allison-posey/)
- [(07-12-2023) High-Leverage Practices to Move Your Educators and Classrooms From Inclusion to Belonging](https://goalbook.com/07-12-2023-high-leverage-practices-to-move-your-educators-and-classrooms-from-inclusion-to-belonging/)
- [The Special Education Administrator’s News Digest: Summer 2023 Issue 3](https://goalbook.com/medicaid-billing-and-section-504-updates/) - Elimination of the One Time Parental Medicaid Consent Could Ease Billing for Special Education Services School districts would not be required to obtain consent from parents before billing Medicaid for reimbursement of school-based services under the proposed rule change and guidance update by the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human
- [(06-27-2023) Why “Inclusion” Often Falls Short and Practical Approaches to Overcoming the Barriers](https://goalbook.com/06-27-2023-why-inclusion-often-falls-short-and-practical-approaches-to-overcoming-the-barriers/)
- [Meet Nathan Rahn, District and School Customer Success Manager](https://goalbook.com/meet-nathan-rahn/) - Before joining Goalbook, Nate taught grades K–5 and coached soccer and basketball for grades 7–8. Nate also served as a Comprehensive Needs Program teacher for grades K–4. In this Q&A, Nate shares how he feels proud and happy that his work at Goalbook helps to improve the education system through supporting our educators in being
- [(05-09-2023) UDL Best Practices that Reduce Barriers to Learning (What You Need to Know as a Special Education Administrator)](https://goalbook.com/05-09-2023-udl-best-practices-that-reduce-barriers-to-learning-what-you-need-to-know-as-a-special-education-administrators/)
- [The Special Education Administrator’s News Digest: Spring 2023 Issue 2](https://goalbook.com/the-special-education-administrators-news-digest-spring-2023-issue-2/) - Special education news special education administrators need to know in 350 words or less, delivered bimonthly. In most editions, we cover the top 3–5 most important stories. In this Special Edition, we focus solely on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools. Supreme Court Unanimously Rules in Perez v. Sturgis Against
- [(05-02-2023) A Special Education Administrator’s Guide to Supporting Teachers in Designing More Engaging SDI](https://goalbook.com/05-02-2023-a-special-education-administrators-guide-to-supporting-teachers-in-designing-more-engaging-sdi/)
- [(04/26/2023) Ramifications of SCOTUS Decision in Perez v. Sturgis: “Dual Track” IDEA and 504 Litigation, Money Damages, and What Administrators Must Know](https://goalbook.com/john-comegno-esq-3/)
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- [(04/12/2023) Ramifications of SCOTUS Decision in Perez v. Sturgis: “Dual Track” IDEA and 504 Litigation, Money Damages, and What Administrators Must Know](https://goalbook.com/ramifications-of-scotus-decision-in-perez-v-sturgis-dual-track-idea-and-504-litigation-money-damages-and-what-administrators-must-know/)
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- [(04/06/2023) Three Effective Strategies to Address the Special Educator Shortage and Staff Burnout](https://goalbook.com/04-06-2023-three-effective-strategies-to-address-the-special-educator-shortage-and-staff-burnout/)
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- [(01/18/2023) Three Shifts that Administrators Can Implement to Accelerate Learning for Students with Disabilities](https://goalbook.com/three-shifts-that-administrators-can-implement-to-accelerate-learning-for-students-with-disabilities/)
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- [(10/19/2022) Key Lessons from Damages Lawsuits Under Section 504 that Every Special Education Administrator Should Know](https://goalbook.com/10-19-2022-key-lessons-from-damages-lawsuits-under-section-504-that-every-special-education-administrator-should-know/)
- [(9/30/21) The Administrator’s Playbook for Creating Strengths-Based IEPs](https://goalbook.com/the-administrators-playbook-for-creating-strengths-based-ieps/)
- [(5/5/22) Progress Monitoring in 2022: How to Effectively Harness Tools, Time, and Training for Your Staff](https://goalbook.com/5-5-22-progress-monitoring-in-2022-how-to-effectively-harness-tools-time-and-training-for-your-staff/)
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- [(11/4/21) How to Support Students Receiving Special Education in the General Education Classroom](https://goalbook.com/11-4-21-how-to-support-students-receiving-special-education-in-the-general-educational-classroom/)
- [(11/16/21) Administrator Strategies for Addressing Students with Disabilities Who Exhibit Dangerous or Disruptive Behaviors](https://goalbook.com/administrator-strategies-for-addressing-students-with-disabilities-that-exhibit-dangerous-or-disruptive-behaviors/)
- [(10/28/21) The Leader’s Guide to Coaching Teachers in Creating Legally Defensible IEPs](https://goalbook.com/the-leaders-guide-to-coaching-teachers-in-creating-legally-defensible-ieps/)
- [(1/25/21) How to Facilitate Productive Systems-Change Conversations with Your General Education Counterparts](https://goalbook.com/1-25-21-how-to-facilitate-a-productive-systems-change-conversations-with-your-general-education-counterparts/)
- [(1/12/22) How Your Teachers Can Honor and Empower All Students by Design](https://goalbook.com/1-12-22-how-your-teachers-can-honor-and-empower-all-students-by-design/)
- [(09/22/2022) The Leader’s Guide to Appropriate IEPs for Students with Attendance Problems](https://goalbook.com/9-22-2022-the-leaders-guide-to-appropriate-ieps-for-students-with-attendance-problems/)
- [(09/08/2022) A New Blueprint for Administrators: Designing for Special Education Outcomes, Not Outputs](https://goalbook.com/9-08-2022-a-new-blueprint-for-administrators-designing-for-special-education-outcomes-not-outputs/)
- [(08/24/2022) How You Can Help Your Special Education Staff Address Unconscious Bias in Your Schools](https://goalbook.com/8-24-2022-how-you-can-help-your-special-education-staff-address-unconscious-bias-in-your-schools/)
- [(08/10/2022) How Special Education Leaders Can Think Differently About Navigating Decisions Related to Student Behavior](https://goalbook.com/8-10-22-how-special-education-leaders-can-think-differently-about-navigating-decisions-related-to-student-behavior/)
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- [Julie J. Weatherly, Esq.](https://goalbook.com/julie-j-weatherly/)
- [Jeffrey Sprague, Ph.D.](https://goalbook.com/jeffrey-sprague/)
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- [Meet Catherine Leverette, District & School Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/catherine-leverette-district-and-school-customer-success-at-goalbook/) - What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Prior to Goalbook, I worked in several metro Atlanta school districts as an elementary school teacher, instructional coach, and an assistant principal. What gravitated you towards Goalbook’s mission? As a teacher, I always believed that all of my students could achieve. As I considered my path as an
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- [Meet Joy Maloney, Engineering Manager at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/joy-maloney-engineering-manager-at-goalbook/) - What was your experience prior to Goalbook? I first got into the tech industry on a help desk. I moved into implementation and then Unix systems administration before finding my place as a coder many years ago. Just before Goalbook, I was a team lead at another company that also had a division supporting K-12
- [Jo Ann Hanrahan, Ph.D](https://goalbook.com/jo-ann-hanrahan-ph-d/)
- [Goalbook Toolkit Enhanced Anchor Pages](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-enhanced-anchor-pages/) - Anchor Pages with progress monitoring and access points. Anchor pages exist for Reading, Math, Behavior/ SEL, and Writing for grades K-12, and for Alternative Academic & Life Skills for all grades. They have become one of the most used features in Goalbook Toolkit by teachers across the country. Check out what some of the teachers
- [Content Contributor, Part-Time](https://goalbook.com/content-contributor-part-time/)
- [Benefits at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-benefits-and-perks/) - We care as much about our team members as we do our district and school partners that we serve. Over 75% of our team members are former K–12 educators and administrators who share a passion for helping all students succeed, and we strive to create an environment where each team member feels genuinely cared for
- [Virtual Setting in UDL Strategy Wizard in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/virtual-setting-in-udl-strategy-wizard-in-goalbook-toolkit/) - In response to a transition to fully virtual or hybrid teaching settings, we have created a new filter in the UDL Strategy Wizard. Now when you are searching for instructional strategies, you can filter the instructional setting by 1 on 1, Small Group, Whole Group, or Virtual. The curated strategies under the Virtual setting range
- [Increased Usage of Goalbook Toolkit Leads to Increases in IEP Present Levels Quality, Student Growth](https://goalbook.com/increased-usage-of-goalbook-toolkit-leads-to-increases-in-iep-present-levels-quality-student-growth/) - Key Takeaways The study was conducted to understand the relationship between present levels quality, student achievement in reading and math, and usage of Goalbook Toolkit Data was collected from 211 special education teachers and one corresponding special education student for each teacher The data show present levels quality (as rated by a rubric designed specifically
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- [Goalbook Toolkit: Distance Learning Homepage](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-distance-learning-homepage/) - The Distance Learning Homepage helps teachers use Goalbook Toolkit for distance learning. It is a list of FAQs and tips that help teachers share Toolkit content to students and other collaborators using Google Classroom and other methods of digital sharing. Visit Distance Learning Homepage
- [Goalbook Toolkit Collections: Curated Research-Based Resource Pages](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-curated-research-based-resource-pages/) - Goalbook Toolkit Collections marks the beginning of a new way that we empower teachers to help ALL students succeed. We have always had research-based resources and training that teachers access to individualize goals and instruction, but now, Goalbook Toolkit Collections places important research alongside ready-to-use strategies and resources. This means teachers can learn frameworks like
- [External Evaluation Validates Goalbook Toolkit Impact Within Evergreen Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/external-evaluation-validates-goalbook-toolkit-impact-within-evergreen-public-schools/) - Qualitative study of educators in the Washington school district finds Goalbook increases educator efficiency and efficacy when it comes to mapping and creating goals for all students. Students at Evergreen School District in Vancouver, Washington. Summary Two researchers — Washington State University-Vancouver’s Michael Dunn, Ph.D., and University of New Mexico’s Mary Rice, Ph.D., completed a
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- [Meet Blair Beuttler, Goalbook Special Education Content Analyst](https://goalbook.com/blair-beuttler-goalbook-special-education-content-analyst/) - What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Prior to Goalbook, I was a middle & high school special education teacher for the NYC Department of Education. After this, I taught graduate courses at Hunter College for students who were working toward degrees in special education. What gravitated you towards Goalbook’s mission? I cared deeply about
- [Meet Chrissy Cantore, Goalbook Customer Success Manager](https://goalbook.com/chrissy-cantore-goalbook-customer-success-manager/) - Before you made the transition to the private sector, what were you doing? I taught for six years as a special education teacher and coach. For half a day, I was working with students; the other half, I was coaching other special education teachers. In addition, I was the special education liaison for our district.
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- [Meet Kristina Lawyer, Content Team Lead](https://goalbook.com/meet-kristina-lawyer-content-team-lead/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Prior to Goalbook, I was an elementary school educator and an education researcher. 2. What gravitated you towards Goalbook’s mission? I was drawn to my position at Goalbook because the role fulfills my desire to be an agent of change. I am also proud that our work
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- [Holmdel Township School District](https://goalbook.com/holmdel-township-school-district/)
- [Goalbook Toolkit Update: Functional Areas for SEL, Success & Fine Motor Skills](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-present-levels-wizard-functional-areas-sel-success-fine-motor/) - The accuracy of statements about a student’s present levels of performance can mean success or failure for them. Present levels statements are foundational in education plans because everything in the plan is built off of them. Not only is the Goalbook team committed to rigorous, realistic, and research-based academic statements, we want to ensure that
- [Meet Jo Ann Steinbauer, Research, Impact, & Program Evaluation at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-jo-ann-steinbauer-research-impact-program-evaluation-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Prior to Goalbook, I was a K-12 administrator, instructional coach, professional developer, and classroom teacher. My first teaching experience was 5th grade at a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) language immersion school where the regular MPS curriculum was delivered to students in the target immersion language, which was
- [New Impact of Disability Statements and Comprehensive Assessments in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-impact-disability-statements-comprehensive-assessments/) - Designing instruction that prioritizes access to foundational skills and standards, requires teachers to have a deep understanding of student strengths and barriers. All students have their own sets of both, and it is critically important to be aware of the barriers associated with specific disabilities. A stammering statistic shows us that for every 5,000 students
- [Meet Kia Britt, Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-kia-britt-customer-success-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Before joining the Goalbook team, I was a district administrator/coach in Charlotte, NC. My role centered around instructional coaching of principals as they implemented school-wide educator effectiveness initiatives. Prior to that, I was an assistant principal and teacher. 2. What gravitated you towards Goalbook’s mission? Goalbook’s mission
- [Writing Present Levels Assessments for IEPs](https://goalbook.com/writing-present-levels-assessments-for-iep-goalbook-toolkit-update/) - September 2019 Product Updates in Goalbook Toolkit Writing Assessments Attached to Present Levels Statements. Student difference in classrooms is the single greatest challenge that teachers face but it is also the single greatest asset that teachers have in their classroom. At Goabook, we believe that if you design a solution for the student with the
- [Communication Present Levels for IEPs (Speech & Language)](https://goalbook.com/communication-present-levels-iep-speech-language-browse-strategies-goalbook-toolkit-update/) - August 2019 Product Updates in Goalbook Toolkit Browse Strategies and Communication Present Levels. At Goalbook, we are on a mission to create the most valuable resource for teachers to design instruction. Our approach to accomplishing that focuses on helping teachers address the complexity of teaching the most diverse groups of students in their classrooms. There
- [Communication Present Levels for IEPs: Speech & Language](https://goalbook.com/communication-present-levels-for-ieps-speech-language-statements-goalbook-toolkit-update/) - Present Levels Wizard Now Available for Communication Student-Centered Speech and Language Statements. We are excited to announce an expansion of the Present Levels Wizard to include the area of Communication which encompasses speech and language statements. The wizard now contains all of the following areas: Reading Writing Math Behavior Communication Functional and Life Skills The
- [New Reading Foundations Anchor Pages](https://goalbook.com/reading-foundations-anchor-pages-k-2-goalbook-toolkit-update/) - At Goalbook, we are committed to producing Anchor Pages that help teachers design instruction for foundational and transferable skills across all content areas. We’ve recently released more Anchor Pages in grades K-2 that help teachers take a targeted approach to teaching Reading Foundations (RF). This release marks the first time that we’ve released Anchor Pages
- [Help Students Stay On Task with New Behavior Anchor Pages](https://goalbook.com/help-students-stay-on-task-behavior-anchor-pages/) - Anchor Pages in Goalbook Toolkit, up until now, have covered grade levels spanning from K-12 and have covered the subject areas of reading, writing, and math. We are excited to announce that we’ve released Anchor Pages in a new content area: behavior. This initial release is quite small in scope because we have taken a
- [Literacy for ALL: New Dyslexia Content Pages in Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-dyslexia-content-pages/) - The newest content pages that have been added to Goalbook Toolkit were designed to help teachers encourage students with dyslexia to independently apply best-practice and multi-sensory reading strategies to various academic tasks. The content pages prioritize helping children support themselves when given a reading, writing, or language-based task, to the point that they are able
- [New Decoding and Phonics Anchor Pages for Secondary Students](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-decoding-phonics-anchor-pages-secondary/) - Anchor Pages have always been about making foundational skills and standards an instructional priority. They include incremental learning targets that build towards a goal by providing learning objectives that help students practice transferrable skills. One of the best parts about Anchor Pages is that they include assessments and instructional resources that teachers can use to
- [Meet Todd Richardson, Customer Success at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-todd-richardson-customer-success-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Prior to joining the Goalbook team, I worked in NYC schools as a special education teacher, coordinator, and director. During that time I went to grad school, studying organizational psychology. Upon graduation, I decided I wanted to return to the school setting so I became an instructional
- [Purposeful Professional Learning Communities Cultivate a Culture of Success for DC School](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-professional-learning-communities-meridian/) - Diandra Best, Director of Student Support, and Lonette Little, Special Education Coordinator, from Meridian Public Charter School in Washington, DC, came to Goalbook’s Symposium in New York City with the aim of solving a breakdown in communication between general education and special education teachers. They were concerned that students with special needs at Meridian were
- [WestEd Studies How Goalbook Helps Related Service Providers Collaborate More Effectively](https://goalbook.com/related-service-provider-collaboration-study/) - Related service providers, including speech therapists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and other specialists, often face barriers around collaborating with other educators on a school campus, including general education and special education teachers. For that reason, our product team partnered with WestEd to design a qualitative research study that looks at how Goalbook’s resources can
- [New Math Anchor Pages](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-toolkit-math-anchor-pages/) - Making Thinking Visible Across Grade Levels Our team is committed to continuing to produce Anchor Pages for foundational standards that help teachers design instruction for transferable mathematical skills and knowledge. We’ve recently released 3 new Anchor Pages in grades 4, 6, and High School that explicitly engage students in mathematical problem solving using concrete and
- [New High School Reading Anchor Pages](https://goalbook.com/high-school-reading-anchor-pages-central-ideas-evidence/) - Citing Evidence and Central Idea Since last year when we introduced Anchor Pages to Goalbook Toolkit they have proven to be a strong curricular asset for teachers to design instruction around the most foundational standards in grades 3–8. We are excited to bring Reading Anchor Pages to our partners who work with high school students.
- [Applying Universal Design to Birth — 3 Content Pages](https://goalbook.com/udl-birth-to-3-developmental-content-pages/) - The newest content pages that have been added to Goalbook Toolkit have been designed to support the caregivers of children ages Birth — 3 who work in various contexts from home to classroom settings. The content pages prioritize helping children reach developmental goals. We believe early intervention is critical to defining a positive educational trajectory
- [Potomac Preparatory](https://goalbook.com/potomac-preparatory/)
- [Pointe Coupee Parish School System](https://goalbook.com/pointe-coupee-parish-school-system/)
- [Cincinnati Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/cincinnati-public-schools/)
- [Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Area](https://goalbook.com/keaau-elementary-school/)
- [Houston Independent School District](https://goalbook.com/houston-independent-school-district/) - H
- [Plainview-Old Bethpage School District](https://goalbook.com/plainview-old-bethpage-school-district/)
- [Chittenden Central Supervisory Union](https://goalbook.com/chittenden-central-supervisory-union/)
- [Caldwell School District](https://goalbook.com/caldwell-school-district/)
- [Neosho R-V School District](https://goalbook.com/neosho-r-v-school-district/)
- [Wauwatosa School District](https://goalbook.com/wauwatosa-school-district/)
- [San Juan Unified School District](https://goalbook.com/san-juan-unified-school-district/)
- [Rialto Unified School District](https://goalbook.com/rialto-unified-school-district/)
- [San Francisco Unified School District](https://goalbook.com/san-francisco-unified-school-district/) - San Fr
- [School Town of Speedway](https://goalbook.com/school-town-of-speedway/)
- [Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union](https://goalbook.com/franklin-ne-supervisory-union/)
- [St. Mary's County Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/st-marys-county-public-schools/)
- [Northern Mariana Islands Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/northern-mariana-islands/)
- [Rapides Parish School Board](https://goalbook.com/rapides-parish/)
- [Functional Academic and Life Skills Supporting Students with the Most Significant Needs](https://goalbook.com/functional-academic-life-skills-alternate-assessment-iep/) - As states and teachers continue to align their curriculum and strategies to the standards, they face the challenge of designing instruction that is both rigorous and engaging. All students are required to take nationally normed assessments that directly align with the standards; this poses a unique challenge for special educators. This is especially true for
- [Designing on the Edge](https://goalbook.com/designing-for-learner-variability/) - In his TEDx Talk “The Myth of Average," Todd Rose compares designing instructional materials for students to the Air Force’s individualized approach to designing cockpit seats. In theory, designing seats that accommodate an “average” pilot would have resulted in a seat that would be ideal for most people. However, the opposite proved to be true:
- [Meet Ryan McKenzie, Math Content at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-ryan-mckenzie-math-content-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Before starting with Goalbook — initially as a part-time content developer — I spent time in a variety of educational positions. I was a middle school and high school math teacher outside of Philadelphia, a field instructor and seminar facilitator for secondary math student teachers at the
- [Craft Specific Actionable Present Levels Statements for Writing](https://goalbook.com/craft-present-levels-writing-statements-assessments/) - 07.15.19 Update We’ve recently added writing assessments 03.25.19 Update When we introduced the Writing section of the Present Levels Wizard back in December, we really wanted to help teachers hone in on what their students should be working on and help them identify a logical starting point for their students to progress from. The challenge
- [Safely Challenging Students with Adapted Physical Education Content Pages](https://goalbook.com/adapted-physical-education-content-pages-safe-challenge/) - Adapted Physical Education (APE) is critically important to the physical, cognitive, and social development of students with disabilities. It is also often a subject that is overlooked; sadly, the result is that students who require APE services are 4.5 times less likely to engage in physical activity than their peers who don’t share their cognitive
- [Functional Life Skills: Prioritize Student Independence With Present Levels Wizard](https://goalbook.com/functional-life-skills-present-levels-wizard/) - As we continue to add new sections to the Present Levels Wizard, we remain committed to our goal of creating opportunities for the success of ALL students. We are proud to announce the beta preview of Present Levels Wizard: Functional and Life Skills. It allows educators to take a holistic approach to gathering data and
- [Literacy for ALL: NEW Braille Content Pages](https://goalbook.com/literacy-for-all-new-braille-content-pages/) - We strive to support teachers who serve a truly diverse student population, which includes students who have visual impairments. For that reason, we’ve released 16 content pages for braille. These content pages build upon the original Blind/Visual Impairment release which focused on technology and self-advocacy by naturally progressing to academic skills. The academic areas that
- [How to Access NEW TEKS Toolkit Geometry Pages](https://goalbook.com/access-new-teks-toolkit-geometry-pages/) - Goalbook Toolkit now has TEKS Geometry Content Pages for High School. Our team prioritized TEKS Readiness standards, so we are proud to say that we have a holistic offering of resources to address these skills: TEKS Geometry Content Pages Grades 9-12 GEO.9-12.2C: Write Equations of Parallel & Perpendicular Lines GEO.9-12.3B: Perform Transformations in the Coordinate
- [Deconstructing New TEKS Toolkit Geometry Pages](https://goalbook.com/deconstructing-new-teks-toolkit-geometry-pages/) - 14 new TEKS high school geometry pages are now available in Goalbook Toolkit. Not only do these content pages offer new instructional content, goals, and strategies to Toolkit but they contain detailed example diagrams that make it clear to teachers how to scaffold geometry instruction. This allows teachers to strategically design instruction that maintains a
- [Present Levels Wizard Now Available for Behavior](https://goalbook.com/present-levels-wizard-now-available-for-behavior/) - We are excited to announce an expansion of the Present Levels Wizard from reading and math to now include behavior. The Challenge of Describing Student Behavior The Present Levels Wizard helps educators with some of the most challenging elements of describing behavior in a student’s present levels statement: Describing behaviors objectively and without stigma, negative
- [Special Education Leaders from Hawaii Help Teachers Connect with Students with Behavior Challenges](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-student-behavior-support-hawaii/) - Special education leaders from Campbell-Kapolei have observed an increase in the frequency of students displaying volatile behaviors (e.g., inappropriate language, physical aggression, explosive/oppositional/defiant behaviors) that require an individualized intervention. Teachers currently address these challenges by calling district-level support. A Behavior Strategies Quick Reference Guide enables Campbell-Kapolei teachers to effectively de-escalate behavior and continue to engage
- [Present Levels Wizard Now Available for Math](https://goalbook.com/present-levels-wizard-now-available-for-math/) - Our beta preview launch of the Present Levels Wizard featured one subject area: reading. Despite this limited release, we received a ton of feedback similar to the comments below: I think the addition of present level examples is great — what makes it more exciting is that there are examples of CBAs and other assessments
- [Meet Jon Mitchell, Partnerships at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-jon-mitchell-partnerships-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Before joining the Goalbook team, I taught 4th and 5th grade in North Carolina and New York City for six years. I’m grateful for the many opportunities and experiences along my career journey. In 2010, the Common Core State Standards were introduced. During this time, I worked
- [Anchor Pages Update: Editable Pages & Introducing Middle School and Alternative Assessment](https://goalbook.com/anchor-pages-update-editable-pages-introducing-middle-school-and-alternative-assessment/) - A few months back, we introduced a product feature that we hoped would become a critical component of our partners’ instructional design process–Anchor Pages. With the help of our school and district partners, we were able to identify a common challenge in the special education community. Oftentimes, educators make well-intentioned learning targets that are rigorous
- [Meet Ryan Ingram, Engagement Content Specialist](https://goalbook.com/meet-ryan-ingram-engagement-content-specialist/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? Before joining the Goalbook team I worked at KIPP Heartwood Academy as an instructional coach and before that, I taught 6th grade Social Studies. I loved working in the classroom and also coaching teachers and I wanted to make the craft of teaching one that was sustainable
- [Top 3 Insights from Goalbook’s Instructional Leadership Design Institute](https://goalbook.com/success-stories-instructional-leadership-insights/) - Goalbook’s annual Leadership Design Institute (LDI) brings together district- and state-level instructional leaders to help them effect lasting instructional change in their communities. In June 2017, attendees from Hawaii to NYC came to the San Francisco Bay Area and brought challenges ranging from statewide reading initiatives to the implementation of district-wide social and emotional learning
- [Meet Leyla Akincilar, ELA Content Manager](https://goalbook.com/meet-leyla-akincilar-ela-content-manager/) - 1. What is your role, and what are your favorite parts of it? My official title is ELA Content Manager. My focus is on content designed for 3rd — 12th grade in Pathways and Toolkit. I lead a team of 3 editors and 10 writers, who are all current or former teachers. Collaborating with them
- [Knowing Students Deeply](https://goalbook.com/knowing-students-deeply/) - Goalbook Toolkit has always been about helping educators design impactful specialized instruction that helps ALL students succeed. Toolkit’s focus has been on supporting instructional action: setting learning targets, implementing UDL-aligned strategies, and most recently, designing short term objectives, assessments, and instructional scaffolds with Anchor Pages. Our beta preview of the Present Levels Wizard marks the
- [Building Relationships with School and District Partners at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/building-relationships-with-school-and-district-partners-at-goalbook/) - At Goalbook, relationships is one of our two core values (the other being growth). We focus on building authentic relationships with the districts and schools with whom we partner. Our school and district partners work closely with a member of Goalbook’s Success team. The Success team is responsible for ensuring that Goalbook is implemented effectively
- [Meet Oscar Avilés, District Partnerships](https://goalbook.com/meet-oscar-aviles-district-partnerships/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? I was a teacher in San Antonio for three years, where I taught 2nd and 4th grade students in a bilingual program. My students were not only at varying levels of academic readiness, but also learning a second language. As a former English Language Learner who grew
- [Meet Erin Christian, Customer Success Team Lead at Goalbook](https://goalbook.com/meet-erin-christian-customer-success-team-lead-at-goalbook/) - 1. What was your experience prior to Goalbook? I spent my entire career as an educator in Philadelphia and Brooklyn; I always knew I wanted to teach. My first role was as a middle school English teacher. I realized very soon I wasn’t just teaching literature, but I was also teaching kids how to read
- [Campbell Unified School District](https://goalbook.com/campbell-union-school-district-starts-2014-15-with-goalbook-professional-development/) - This school year, the Special Education staff at Campbell is starting with a month full of professional enrichment activities with Goalbook. Last Wednesday, staff gathered for part one of a four-part series on Instructional Leadership, which will continue on the first three Wednesdays in September. Campbell is using Goalbook this year to support teachers as
- [Goalbook White Paper: Different Paths Up the Same Mountain](https://goalbook.com/differentpaths/) - Learn about Goalbook’s process for designing instruction that both challenges and supports students at high levels of learning. Even amongst groups of students that may be described as “typical”, there is in fact great variability in how their brains process information. Diversity and variability is the norm—not the exception—in the US K-12 classroom.
- [Goalbook Empowers Team of Educators in Chula Vista Elem. School District](https://goalbook.com/goalbook-empowers-team-in-chula-vista/) - When Mariana Stoneburg was faced with the challenge of teaching in a full inclusion setting, she felt lost. Her school was not meeting NCLB guidelines and struggling to meet AYP with large ELD and SPED student populations. After several years of teaching as a Special Educator who pulled students out of traditional classrooms for one-on-one
- [Rapides Parish School District Embraces UDL, SEL](https://goalbook.com/rapides-parish-success-story/) - Goalbook has expanded its web-based platform, Toolkit, to include research-based resources that allow teachers to better address social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. With the new release, Goalbook continues its mission of empowering teachers to transform instruction for all students. A growing body of research underscores the importance of SEL in classrooms: a 2011
- [Special Education and the Common Core](https://goalbook.com/special-education-and-the-common-core/) - The transition to the Common Core State Standards presents both a challenge and incredible opportunity for our students with special needs. While they set high expectations to help our students be college and career ready, they also allow flexibility for multiple means of access and assessment. However, if we as special educators don’t prepare early,
- [Rocketship Education Uses Goalbook to Personalize Learning for Students](https://goalbook.com/rocketship-education-uses-goalbook-to-personalize-learning-for-students/) - Rocketship Education has adopted Goalbook to track an individualized plan for each of their Integrated Services Delivery and Response to Intervention (RtI) students, about 30% of their total student population across 7 schools. In Goalbook, there’s now a true continuum of data between Tier 2 and Tier 3, as these students share an Individual Learning
- [Flipping the Switch: SEL Lights the Path for Academic and Personal Success in Schools](https://goalbook.com/flipping-the-switch-sel-lights-the-path-for-academic-and-personal-success-in-schools/) - This article was originally published on EdSurge on July 10, 2014 In this era of change, districts, researchers, and edtech developers are looking for the catalysts to impact education reform. One area that has untapped potential for changing student outcomes is social and emotional learning (SEL). Edtech products today often address academics and behavior independently,
- [Teachers in Worcester County Schools Co-Plan Instruction With Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/maryland-school-district-success-story/)

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## Success Stories

- [Building a Culture of Rigorous Instructional Design](https://goalbook.com/success-story/molalla-river-school-district/) - Michael Salitore of Molalla River School District (MRSD) in Molalla, Oregon, moved into his role as the Director of Special Education with a strong background in the clinical side of special education. His experience with instructional design and goal writing for students with special needs prior to moving into his new role was somewhat limited
- [Increasing LRE While Elevating Student Achievement](https://goalbook.com/success-story/hortonville/) - Change needed to happen, and it needed to happen quickly. When Director of Pupil Services Lori Smits started working at Hortonville Area School District in 2015, the inclusion rate for special education students in general education courses was 48%. Less than half of the students with disabilities received instruction in general education classrooms because many
- [Achieving Standards-Aligned IEP Goals District-Wide](https://goalbook.com/success-story/franklin-northeast-supervisory-union/) - Being a school district in a rural county presents unique but not unfamiliar challenges for special education departments. For example, how does a district ensure consistency among special educators in writing standards-aligned IEP goals despite the physical distance between schools and the varied levels of educator experience? This was one of the challenges that Director
- [From State Intervention to Special Education Success](https://goalbook.com/success-story/iberville-parish/) - In 2018 Iberville Parish Schools’ Special Services Program was suffering. There was a complete turnover in special education leadership, and two schools were labeled as “Urgent Intervention Required” by the state of Louisiana based on the results of the state test for the students with disabilities in those schools. In the midst of this difficult
- [Refining IEP Goals Boosts Teacher Effectiveness, Retention, and Compliance](https://goalbook.com/success-story/chicopee-public-schools/) - Situated on the Connecticut River, Chicopee is one of the oldest communities in Western Massachusetts and home to Westover Air Reserve Base, the largest Air Force Reserve Base in the United States. Chicopee Public Schools serves 6,255 students in Pre-K–12th grade. Students with disabilities make up about 23% of the student population. Before partnering with
- [Colleton County School District Leaders Get ALL Staff on the Same Page](https://goalbook.com/success-story/colleton-county-school-district-leaders-get-all-staff-on-the-same-page/) - Colleton County School District (CCSD) in South Carolina serves nearly 6,000 students, across 9 campuses. Over 17.4% of students with special needs, 3% of students identified as English Language Learners. At the beginning of the 2019–2020 school year, the special education leadership was actively working on how to get teachers to draft data-informed high-quality IEPs
- [Transforming Progress Monitoring to Drive Student Growth](https://goalbook.com/success-story/mountain-brook/) - Just outside Birmingham, Alabama, nestled below shady trees and along mountain ridges, is a small suburb of just over 22,000 people called Mountain Brook. The K–12 school district that serves the suburb’s 4,400 students is Mountain Brook Schools, a high-performing district. In 2012, the Alabama State Department of Education gave the Mountain Brook special education
- [Reducing Special Educator Burnout](https://goalbook.com/success-story/mooresville-graded-school-district/) - “The world keeps changing; it’s time for us to change as well.” These words, spoken during a Goalbook-sponsored webinar called “Three Effective Strategies to Address the Special Educator Shortage and Staff Burnout,” inspired a group of North Carolina special education leaders to approach change management within their special education program in a new way. Mooresville
- [Measurably Improving Special Educator Readiness](https://goalbook.com/success-story/vancouver-public-schools/) - How can a large, diverse district ensure all special education teachers are consistent in writing standards-aligned IEP goals that truly reflect an individual student’s specific needs? Furthermore, how can a large district utilize its existing structures when implementing a new resource to enhance adoption and ensure special educators are supported properly? These are the challenges

## Studies

- [Goalbook Case Study](https://goalbook.com/study/goalbook-case-study/) - In this study, conducted by San Francisco State University, researchers evaluated how Goalbook supports student teachers in crafting personalized learning goals.
- [Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Instructional Impact Study](https://goalbook.com/study/universal-design-for-learning-udl-instructional-impact-study/) - This study, conducted by WestEd, explored the use of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework is used to design instruction and facilitate differentiated lesson planning supported through a co-learning cycle with instructional coaches in D.C. Public Schools.
- [WestEd Studies How Goalbook Increases Effective Collaboration for Related Service Providers](https://goalbook.com/study/wested-studies-how-goalbook-increases-effective-collaboration-for-related-service-providers/) - This study, conducted by WestEd, investigated how Goalbook Toolkit's resources impact collaboration among related service providers and educators.
- [Examining the Impact of Goalbook On Special Education Teachers' Retention](https://goalbook.com/study/examining-the-impact-of-goalbook-on-special-education-teachers-retention/) - This study, conducted by University of North Carolina at Greensboro SERVE Center, examined the relationship between special educators' access to Goalbook Toolkit and special educator retention.
- [Impact of Goalbook Toolkit](https://goalbook.com/study/impact-of-goalbook-toolkit/) - This study, conducted by University of North Carolina at Greensboro SERVE Center, examined the impact of Goalbook Toolkit access on student outcomes in North Carolina schools using a quasi-experimental design.
- [Goalbook Toolkit in Prince George's County Public Schools](https://goalbook.com/study/goalbook-toolkit-in-prince-georges-county-public-schools/) - This study, conducted by Empirical Education, leveraged Goalbook Toolkit usage data and school district data from 2021-22 to explore the impact of Goalbook Toolkit usage on student literacy outcomes.
- [The Relationship Between Quality of the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance Statement and Student Learning](https://goalbook.com/study/the-relationship-between-quality-of-the-present-level-of-academic-achievement-and-functional-performance-statement-and-student-learning/) - This study, conducted by the University of Missouri College of Education, examined the relationship between the quality of Present Levels statements and student achievement. Data from 211 special education teachers across 23 school districts in Missouri were analyzed.
- [Inquiry of Goalbook Implementation](https://goalbook.com/study/inquiry-of-goalbook-implementation/) - This study, conducted by Goalbook's internal Research team, was a year 1 evaluation of Goalbook Toolkit implementation at Earlywood Educational Services of Indiana and explored how special educators utilized Goalbook Toolkit to enhance their instructional practices and support students with special needs.
- [Practicing Teachers' Use of an Online Resource Tool for IEP Goal Writing and Instructional Support](https://goalbook.com/study/practicing-teachers-use-of-an-online-resource-tool-for-iep-goal-writing-and-instructional-support/) - This study explored special educators' views on utilizing Goalbook Toolkit for IEP goal writing and professional learning. The research was conducted in a large urban district in the Pacific Northwest, and surveys and interviews were used to gather data.

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## Area of Impact

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## Area of Practice

- [Implementation Support](https://goalbook.com/area_of_practice/implementation-support/)
- [Instructional Design](https://goalbook.com/area_of_practice/instructional-design/)
- [Present Levels](https://goalbook.com/area_of_practice/present-levels/)
- [Goals](https://goalbook.com/area_of_practice/goals/)