Instructional Content and Self-Determination in Individualized Education Program Annual Goals for Students with Extensive Support Needs
- Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Reports - Research
- Authors
- Kathryn M. Burke; Jennifer A. Kurth; Karrie A. Shogren; Mayumi Hagiwara; Sheida K. Raley; Andrea L. Ruppar
- Source
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 2024 62(1):44-58.
- Subject
- Federal Legislation
Students with Disabilities
Equal Education
Educational Legislation
Individualized Education Programs
Elementary Secondary Education
Student Participation
General Education
Skill Development
Self Determination
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1934-9491
1934-9556
Under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, individualized education program (IEP) annual goals are required to enable students with disabilities to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum and to address other educational needs. This study reports findings from a content analysis of the annual goals in 88 IEPs for K-12 students with extensive support needs. Results reflect a lack of comprehensive academic content goals to promote involvement and progress in the general education curriculum, and limited opportunities for students to develop skills associated with self-determination. Findings also show a focus within goals on student compliance rather than the development of meaningful skills and knowledge. Implications for research and practice are provided.