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1. What was the intent of the authors in developing this instrument?

2. Discuss the measures selected. Specifically, discuss the IEP indicators linked to IDEA. Why were these selected?

3. Discuss the process of obtaining inter-rater reliability for the IEP Evaluation Tool.

4. What was the most important finding from the study? Were the IEP's reviewed adequate?

5. Describe the findings regarding inadequacy of objectives.

6. Discuss the extent of adherence to NRC recommendations/best practices. Where were there omissions?

7. What areas are in need of future research?

8. Discuss the instrument itself. Comment on part B regarding specific objectives. What is unique or useful about this?

9. What did you learn about goal development or assessment from this article that you did not know?

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