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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

187. The 3 Biggest Goal-Writing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Massive Speech Gains)

from The Preschool SLP · host Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

Are your speech therapy goals actually creating change or just filling space on an IEP?In this episode, I share the three biggest mistakes I made in writing goals (and what to do instead). You’ll learn how to:Write measurable annual goals that track real growth.Use complex clusters and the complexity approach to accelerate progress.Show parents exactly how to cue, fade prompts, and buy-in to accomplish the quarterly objective so they become co-interventionists right from the start.Avoid clunky goals that stall progress and force unnecessary amendments.Want done-for-you treatment targets, cueing visuals, and movement-rich literacy-based activities? Join the SIS Membership today at www.kellyvess.com/sis. You’ll get ready-to-use weekly therapy materials that help you write smarter goals, coach parents with confidence, and create massive speech gains — without reinventing the wheel. Work smarter, not harder. Don't delay and download my free goal cheat sheet by clicking on the link in 'The Preschool SLP Facebook Group': https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepreschoolslpP.S. This week's episode was excerpted from my recent 'How to Write Speech Goal that WORK' Workshop. To access the free workshop and free accompanying goals sheets, go to 'The Preschool SLP Facebook Group': https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepreschoolslp

Are your speech therapy goals actually creating change or just filling space on an IEP? In this episode, I share the three biggest mistakes I made in writing goals (and what to do instead). You’ll learn how to: Write measurable annual goals that track real growth.Use complex clusters and the complexity approach to accelerate progress.Show parents exactly how to cue, fade prompts, and buy-in to accomplish the quarterly objective so they become co-interventionists right from the start.Avoid clu...

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