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Developing Quality IEP Goals in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

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Title: Developing Quality IEP Goals in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Authors: Yuan, Chengan1 (AUTHOR) chengan.yuan@asu.edu, Hart Barnett, Juliet E.1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Teaching Exceptional Children. Jan2026, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p156-166. 11p.
Subject Terms: *Individualized education programs, *Artificial intelligence, *Special education, *Educational objectives, *Autism spectrum disorders, *Educational technology, ChatGPT
Company/Entity: OpenAI Inc.
Abstract: This article examines the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically OpenAI's ChatGPT, to assist special education teachers in developing individualized education program (IEP) goals for students with disabilities. It outlines strategies for effectively prompting ChatGPT to generate SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) IEP goals tailored to a student's unique strengths and needs, using a case example of a first-grade student with autism spectrum disorder. The article emphasizes the importance of human oversight, collaborative team review, and alignment with educational standards to ensure AI-generated goals are accurate, individualized, and free from bias. It also discusses challenges such as data privacy, potential algorithmic bias, and the need for ongoing research to evaluate AI’s efficacy and social validity in special education. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: This article examines the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically OpenAI's ChatGPT, to assist special education teachers in developing individualized education program (IEP) goals for students with disabilities. It outlines strategies for effectively prompting ChatGPT to generate SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) IEP goals tailored to a student's unique strengths and needs, using a case example of a first-grade student with autism spectrum disorder. The article emphasizes the importance of human oversight, collaborative team review, and alignment with educational standards to ensure AI-generated goals are accurate, individualized, and free from bias. It also discusses challenges such as data privacy, potential algorithmic bias, and the need for ongoing research to evaluate AI’s efficacy and social validity in special education. [Extracted from the article]
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