Behavior IEP Goal Template

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June 5, 2025

Setting clear, meaningful goals is one of the most powerful tools we have for behavior change. Whether you’re trying to build healthier habits or helping a student develop positive behaviors, research consistently shows that goal setting increases motivation, creates focus, and improves outcomes. 

In education, Behavior IEP Goals can be just as transformative – as long as we apply the same principles that make goal setting effective in any context. We’ve created a free Behavior IEP Goal Template to help guide you and your team through the process of writing IEP goals.

The template includes:

  • Goal-writing prompts for IEP goals.
  • Behavior Goal Scaling structure.
  • A fully written example goal with fillable sections for present levels, objectives, and progress monitoring strategies.
Behavior IEP Goal Template

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