This lesson is intended as a guide for creating a Benchmark in the goals/objectives portion of a student's IEP.
Benchmarking allows users to automatically generate Short Term Objectives based on baseline data, target data, and number of reporting periods.
Once a Benchmark has been created and the IEP has been published you may print Progress Reports in the same fashion as typical Goals/Objectives.
One enhanced feature of benchmarking is that Progress Reports created using the benchmarking option automatically generate a target line based on the baseline and target values entered in the system.
For more information on Progress Reporting see the "Complete an Eligible IEP Manual."
If you are still having difficulty creating a Benchmark please contact the Illuminate Help Desk by calling 951-739-0186 or e-mailing us at isesupport@illuminateed.com.
Where to Start
1. Click on Special Ed.
2. Click on IEP Details.
From the Select Action dropdown, choose Wizard Quick Resume.
From the IEP Wizard Quick Resume Menu, select IEP Wizard Goal Details.
For more information on how to navigate the IEP Wizard, see the "Navigating the IEP Wizard" chapter in the Complete an Eligible IEP manual.
Add a Benchmark
Click the "Add Benchmark" link.
Search Academic Standards
1. OPTIONAL: Add a Sort Order
2. Select Role responsible.
3. Enter your Skill/Behavior/Condition. Note: For more information select the Blue Question Mark Icon.
4. Enter the Accuracy/Criteria. Note: For more information select the Blue Question Mark Icon.
5. Enter the Timeframe/Date. NOTE: You do not need to add a period at the end of this as the system will add it on the PDF for you.
1. Use the Either the Standard Collection Option (if you have any created or shared with you) the Search Area (by entering keywords, etc.) OR the Drop Down Menus to select the Standards Bank (First Drop Down), Subject Area (Second Drop Down), and Grade Level (Third Drop Down).
2. Click Search.
3. Click the Radio Button next to the standard you wish to select.
4. Click the Save Standard Button.
Note: To search for all standards in a desired goal bank, simply select the desired Standards Bank, put a space in the search field (as a placeholder), and click the Search button. To search for all available standards simply place a space in the search field (as a placeholder) and click Search.
Save Benchmark
Once the Standard has been saved, use the Preview of the PDF feature at the bottom of the page to Preview the PDF. Once you are all set select Save Benchmark button.
Add Short Term Objectives
Click the "Add Short-Term Objective" link to create Short-Term Objectives.
1. Select the Evaluation Procedure from the menu.
2. From the Drop Down select the schedule for Assessment of Progress.
3. Input the Baseline Value for the skill being assessed.
4. Enter the Performance Value Target Value (what level the student is to achieve to or end up at) for the skill being assessed.
5. Enter the Target Value Criteria (add measurability here).
6. In the Number of Reporting Periods indicate the Number of times that you wish to report on the Benchmark Goal.
7. Click Save.
Note: The Baseline Value, Target Value, and Number of Objectives will automatically generate your Short-Term Objectives based on the data input in these three fields. These values will also automatically generate a target trajectory on subsequent Progress Reports.
For more information on Progress Reports please refer to the "Complete an Eligible IEP Manual."
Next Steps
You have now successfully created a Benchmark.
You are now ready to complete the IEP and/or generate Progress Reports (only available for Published IEPs).
For more information on completing the remainder of the IEP and/or generating Progress Reports please refer to the "Complete an Eligible IEP Manual."