Can I develop my own assessments, including rubrics and informal probes, as criteria for the measurable annual goals?
Yes, so long as the assessment contains specific, objective, measurable criteria that are aligned with local curriculum and instruction. Personal opinions and other subjective measures are not appropriate. If a teacher-made assessment is developed to establish baseline data in the present level of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and the measurable annual goal, it should be attached to the IEP so that anyone who may become involved in implementing the IEP can use it to develop appropriate instructional plans and assess student progress as necessary.
