"In many classrooms, the focus is on an illusory average student. Many curricula are designed for that student. Cognitive neuroscience has shown us that there really isn’t an average student anywhere, and that’s why it’s an illusory student. Learners and their educators are all highly variable. That’s one of the most important things we’ve learned both from the neurosciences and from the educational sciences. People are really different."

- Todd Rose

Writing Barrier-Free Goals

This tool is designed to help you write clear, accessible, and inclusive learning goals based on your state standards. The process walks you through identifying what students should learn and removing unnecessary barriers that may prevent access to that learning. We hope the following steps can support you in writing effective barrier-free goals.