The NPDC Model: Outcomes

Educators and professionals need to evaluate the outcomes of individual learners to determine if the EBP was successful in addressing the goal or if a different EBP needs to be selected.

Monitoring Progress

The Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) assists with monitoring the progress of learning a skill or modifying a behavior of a learner. At regular points throughout the academic year, learner progress is gauged using the GAS. An important part of the GAS process is establishing the present level of performance so that the benchmarks that are set toward achieving the goal or outcome are specific, clear, and observable. The final rating summarizes the learner’s progress relative to the expected annual goal or outcome. If a learner is not benefiting from the selected EBP, a new EBP can be selected and implemented.

• Goal Attainment Scaling PowerPoint
• Sample GAS Forms (PDF)

Data Collection

While monitoring progress towards achieving the student goal, data should be collected, recorded, and analyzed.

If a learner is not benefiting from the selected EBP, a new EBP can be selected and implemented.