ECC Goal Bank

Carmen Willings | teachingvisuallyimpaired.com | February 22, 2026

The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Goal Bank provides a collection of measurable IEP goals designed specifically for students who are blind or visually impaired. Because many essential skills are not acquired incidentally through vision, students often require direct instruction in areas such as compensatory skills, assistive technology, social interaction, independent living, orientation and mobility, self-determination, and career readiness. This goal bank helps vision professionals identify instructional priorities and develop meaningful, measurable goals that align with evaluation data, student strengths, and identified needs. Use the navigation menu to explore goal areas across the Expanded Core Curriculum and support the development of individualized, comprehensive IEPs.

Compensatory Goals

This section includes sample goals targeting skills such as braille, print access, listening skills, organization, and study strategies. Goals focus on helping students access information efficiently and develop the academic tools needed for success across content areas.
Access: Compensatory Goals

Assistive Technology Goals

These goals address the use of screen readers, magnification, braille displays, accessible software, and mainstream devices with accessibility features. The section supports skill development in selecting, using, and independently managing technology for academic and functional tasks. Access: Assistive Technology Goals

Social Skills Goals

This section provides goals focused on social interaction, interpreting nonverbal cues, conversation skills, self-advocacy in social settings, and appropriate peer engagement. Goals support confidence, relationship building, and successful participation in school and community environments. Access: Social Skills Goals

Self-Determination Goals

These goals promote independence, decision-making, goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy. The section supports students in understanding their visual needs and communicating accommodations effectively.
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Sensory Efficiency Goals

This section includes goals designed to improve the use of visual, auditory, and tactile skills for accessing information. Goals target areas such as visual tracking, scanning, auditory listening skills, and efficient use of residual vision.
Access: Sensory Efficiency Goals

Independent Living Goals

These goals address daily living skills such as personal care, organization, money management, meal preparation, and home management. The section supports the development of practical skills that promote independence across settings.
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Recreation & Leisure Goals

This section provides goals that encourage participation in hobbies, sports, clubs, and community activities. Goals focus on developing leisure skills that support social inclusion, independence, and overall well-being.
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Career & Vocational Goals

These goals support career awareness, workplace readiness, job exploration, and vocational skill development. The section helps students prepare for future employment and a successful transition to adulthood.
Access: Career & Vocational Goals

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