


However, that’s obviously not a realistic IEP Goal. We all would love to have more control over epilepsy. All of this can and will affect a child’s ability to ‘access and benefit from’ their education. Epilepsy also intensifies symptoms and behaviors associated with anxiety, autism and other comorbidities. We know that seizures affect everything from cognition to quality of sleep. However, there are lots of students out there who have milder cases of epilepsy, experience only occasional seizures and their learning is not disrupted.īut, seizures are very hard on the brain. Remember that a 504 plan is only for accommodations. In many situations, a 504 plan is appropriate. I am on the Parent Advisory Committee for the Epilepsy Foundation, however all opinions expressed here are my own and should not be interpreted as advice from EF or any other entity. Two reputable sources for epilepsy information are the Epilepsy Foundation and the Brain Recovery Project. It’s essential that IEP teams make this a priority.ĭisclaimer: I am not a doctor nor do I play one on the internet. His progress will be measured through a monthly language assessment.Seizures are one of the most difficult and dangerous health conditions to manage. His progress will be measured through a language assessment.īy May 15, Jeremy will be able to orally explain class vocabulary words, with 90 percent accuracy, on 8 out of 10 tries. Jeremy will be able to orally explain class vocabulary words, with 90 percent accuracy, on 8 out of 10 tries. It also states when and how often progress will be measured. The goal includes a time frame in which your child will achieve it, with the right supports and services. The goal clearly lays out what your child will do to accomplish it.ĭuring small group activities, Dana will be attentive to others.ĭuring small group activities, Dana will look attentively toward the speaker of the group 90 percent of the time, in 4 out of 5 opportunities. Jackson will write a paragraph with at least 5 sentences each greater than 8 words, with no more than 2 errors in spelling and punctuation. Jackson will write at grade level, with no errors in spelling or punctuation. The goal represents progress that is realistic for your child. With the aid of a calculator, Emma will be able to solve math problems that involve the computation of fractions and decimals, with 75 percent accuracy. With the aid of a calculator, Emma will be able to solve math problems.

That can be done using standardized tests, curriculum-based measurements, or screening. The goal is stated in a way that your child’s progress can be measured. Details matter!Īdam will be able to read a passage orally in a grade-level book at 110–130 words per minute with random errors. The goal is specific in naming the skill or subject area and the targeted result.
