Research & Impact

Discover evidence-based insights from over a decade of studying Goalbook's impact on educator effectiveness and student outcomes.

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A special educator reviewing IEP present levels and student growth data at a desk.

The Golden Thread, Fully Traced

Special educators talk about the “Golden Thread”, the coherence that...

An instructional coach and special educator co-planning a UDL lesson using Goalbook Toolkit

It Takes More Than a Tool: How UDL Coaching Turns Goalbook Into Better Instruction

Every special educator knows the goal: design instruction that meets each...

A special educator teaching a reading strategy to a small group of students

The Weight of the Evidence: What Four Independent Studies Say About Goalbook and Student Reading Outcomes

Any single impact study can be explained away. A skeptic can always point to...

Examining the Impact of Goalbook Toolkit on Special Educator Retention

A 2024 study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at...

Beyond the Special Ed Teacher: How Goalbook Helps Related Service Providers Collaborate

When we talk about special education, we tend to picture the special education...

A special educator reviewing student progress data and writing a standards-aligned IEP goal

It Starts With the Goal: A Decade of Research on IEP Quality and Student Growth

The Individualized Education Program is often called the cornerstone of...