What are measurable postsecondary goals and why do we need them on the IEP?

• IDEA requires that IEP teams include specific measurable postsecondary goals in the areas of employment and education/training

• IDEA also requires that IEP teams include specific measurable postsecondary goals in the area of independent living when appropriate for the student’s individual circumstances

• Measurable postsecondary goals are considered long term goals and must be measurable

• Measurable postsecondary goals should become more detailed as the student gets closer to graduation

• Measurable postsecondary goals are driven by student needs and may change year to year

Formula and Resources for Writing Measurable Postsecondary Goals

• All MPGs should use the sentence stem: “After graduation from high school, I will….” - This statement prepopulates in Synergy

• For each measurable postsecondary goal there must be evidence that at least one age-appropriate transition assessment was used to provide information on the student’s needs, strengths, preferences and interests regarding postsecondary goals. 

• KSDE guidance and resources on measurable postsecondary goals

• Examples of measurable postsecondary goals

Additional Resources:

• KSDE guidance and resources on measurable postsecondary goals

• TASN Secondary Transition Reset (2021) - See slides 27-31

• Examples of measurable postsecondary goals 

• KSDE Secondary Transition

• Next Steps New Hampshire Measurable Postsecondary Goals Toolkit

• Center for Change in Transition Services - Writing Measurable Postsecondary Goals Training Module