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...

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...

Prince George’s County Public Schools

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), the 18th largest school...