If your child’s IEP goals are unchanged from last year, ask these questions: Why are the goals the same? Was the previous goal mastered, partially met, or not met? What data supports keeping this goal unchanged? If progress was limited, what is changing in instruction/services? Why is the benchmark/target not being adjusted? Does this reflect current present levels? Is the goal still appropriately ambitious? Are we addressing new or emerging needs? Parents: unchanged goals year after year can be