Depending on how your classroom is organized you may have a binder for data and IEP program work for each specific student. In my classroom, most of my data and IEP is organized by station. So at my direct instruction station – I have data organized for all of the goals I work on there. At my fluency station – I have data organized for the goals worked on there, etc. But some classrooms run better when there is a dedicated place for the data and work for each specific student. I use this system for my student with a dedicated aide. Everything she needs to work her student is in one place. She and I can both grab the binder to easily work on any goal at any time. Let’s check out the layout of this bad boy:
Student & Staff Schedule
Right up front. Nobody can forget where they are supposed to be and what they are supposed to be doing!
Organized Dividers
This helps us find each section really quickly. For kids that are busy, it’s essential to be able to find each data sheet as soon as you need it!
Program Description, Data Sheet, and Materials
For each goal there is a program description that explains exactly how to run the program and details mastery criteria and how to take data. This helps for staff training and making sure everyone is on the same page. I also include a pencil case that has any materials needed for the goal (ie. flashcards etc.).
Language Arts and Math Curriculum
This student is working on my Language Arts and Math Leveled Daily Curriculum Level 1. I have the current unit right here in the binder!
Vocabulary Work
All of my students who are nonverbal or having emerging verbal skills work on vocabulary instruction each from on of my vocabulary units. This kiddo is working on the Household Vocabulary Unit right now.
Goal Checklist
I love making a goal checklist. This helps the paraprofessional and I keep track of which goals have been worked on already each day. It also helps me to a quick check at the end of each day and make sure the para and her student got through everything. It’s a simple and non-confrontational way to hold the staff member accountable!
Organization is an obsession and I’m fully obsessed!
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10 Responses
Love this. I need more help in collecting data.
I would really like some ideas about data collection too!!
I have data that I bought from Autism Helper but most of them I do not now how to use it. I jus use one paper that I put the task. Plus the data that the curriculums give me.
Great! Thanks for reading!
Sorry to hear the data sheets are confusing. I would check out the Discrete Trial Goal Sheets (there are 3 sets linked here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper/Search:discrete%20trial%20goal%20sheets). These provide super detailed and concrete program guides for specific goals so they may be more helpful to yoU!
Thank you so much.
I love this idea! Do you recommend this for 12 students? Or is there an easier way?
Honestly, I think whatever works easiest for you. I have had years where I did individual data binders for each student and other years where it seemed easier to organize data by section. Pros and cons of both but I think either system can work!
Wondering: Only 3 goals in the binder? I guess this is not a DT classroom? If you don’t mind can you explain? Thank you
He also had a few fluency goals in fluency section and LA and Math goals in those sections tied to the curriculum in that section!