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All grade levels. This valuable resource is designed for educators faced with the daunting task of collecting meaningful data to meet a variety of legal and administrative requirements. The author presents an easy-to-use model for writing goals and objectives efficiently, effectively, and in a straightforward manner. Educators will learn how to collect data; when and where to collect it; and how to interpret it — helping to determine how instruction and interventions can be adjusted to increase each student’s success.

Data Without Tears promotes the use of data to document the progress, or lack of progress, in a student’s academic and behavioral program. It is especially useful for helping students with autism, severe behavioral disabilities, or highly aggressive behavior.

The book shows how to:

• Write measurable goals and objectives.
• Decide which data collection systems to use for gathering meaningful information.
• Start collecting data immediately using clear and simple collection strategies.
• Be able to analyze the data you collect and communicate your students’ progress accurately.
• Make data-based decisions about the effectiveness of interventions and instructional strategies.
• Communicate student progress to parents and IEP team members with confidence.
• Recognize and avoid unreliable data – C.R.A.P. data (Can't Rely on Any Part of It).