How is progress toward goals and objectives measured?
Goals and objectives are written in terminology that is specific and measurable. Data collection is necessary to track each child’s progress to determine the effectiveness of intervention and progression toward those goals and objectives. When a child is not progressing, data are used to troubleshoot programs and to make treatment decisions. Data allow us to tailor the intervention to the child by objectively and specifically measuring which approaches are the most effective. Data are collected by Behavior Therapists and regularly measured for reliability by supervisors. Quarterly team meetings (every three months) are suggested to review progress toward annual goals and to adjust benchmarks toward those goals as needed. At these meetings, Genesis presents data-based reports to substantiate each child’s progress, and the team makes decisions about the direction of intervention.
