In this informative video, K-12 Special Education Coordinator Jeffrey Lee and Behavior Consultant Jim Kath from the Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative (PBEC) share their expertise on writing effective behavior goals for students with challenging behaviors. The video covers practical tips and strategies for prioritizing and measuring behavior goals, including the use of point sheets or teacher ratings to track progress. Lee and Kath emphasize the importance of defining clear and measurable goals, and provide examples of observable behaviors that can be measured using patterns such as duration, frequency, and intensity. They also discuss the importance of setting realistic goals, and offer insights on using rating scales and rubrics to improve accuracy in goal measurement. Finally, the video stresses the importance of operational definition and measurement for writing effective behavior goals, and highlights the benefits of having a plan in place for measuring goals to make case management easier. This video is a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their skills in writing behavior goals in special education.

