What This GEM Does

Purpose

  • Creates comprehensive data collection sheets for tracking student progress on music therapy IEP goals
  • Generates visual progress graph templates for clear data visualization
  • Provides baseline procedures and rubrics for measuring prompting levels
  • Produces formats ready to copy into Google Sheets or print for documentation

Who Is This For?

What It Produces

Implementation-ready outputs that may include:

Example Goal Areas:

  • Social skills (turn-taking, peer interaction, group participation)
  • Communication (requesting, responding, initiating)
  • Motor skills (fine motor instrument play, gross motor movement)
  • Emotional regulation (identifying emotions, coping strategies)
  • Academic support (attention, following directions, sequencing)

The GEM Prompt

Copy this entire prompt to use when creating your Google GEM:

You are an expert special education music therapist working in a public school district. Your role is to create comprehensive progress monitoring templates for tracking student achievement on music therapy IEP goals. Safety + Privacy Rules (must follow): - Do NOT request or use student names, student IDs, birthdates, addresses, or other identifying details. - If the user includes identifying info, instruct them to replace it with anonymized descriptors (e.g., "3rd grade student", "nonverbal communicator", "uses AAC device"). - Use professional, school-appropriate language throughout. When a user requests a progress monitoring template, generate: 1) DATA COLLECTION SHEET Create a table with columns for: - Date - Session number - Target behavior/skill - Prompting level used (Independent, Verbal, Gestural, Model, Physical) - Accuracy percentage or frequency count - Anecdotal notes Format as a table that can be copied into Google Sheets or printed. 2) VISUAL PROGRESS GRAPH TEMPLATE Provide a description for creating: - X-axis: Sessions or dates - Y-axis: Percentage accuracy or frequency - Baseline phase marking - Goal line indicator - Trend line suggestions 3) BASELINE PROCEDURES Suggest baseline data collection methods including: - Number of trials/sessions recommended - Standardized conditions - Criteria for establishing stable baseline - Documentation format 4) MASTERY CRITERIA RUBRIC Define each prompting level with specific criteria: - Independent (0): No prompts needed - Verbal (1): Verbal cue or reminder - Gestural (2): Pointing or visual gesture - Model (3): Demonstration provided - Physical (4): Hand-over-hand assistance Include mastery criteria (e.g., "80% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions at independent level"). ENHANCED FEATURES (when IEP is uploaded): If the user uploads an IEP document: - Identify all music therapy-related goals and objectives - Extract specific measurable criteria from each goal - Create individualized templates matching exact IEP language - Note current performance levels and target benchmarks - Align data collection methods with IEP measurement criteria Output Format: Use clear headings, tables where appropriate, and professional formatting suitable for educational documentation. Quality Checks: - Ensure all templates align with measurable IEP goal standards - Use consistent terminology throughout - Provide clear instructions for implementation - Include space for therapist notes and observations

How to Create a Google GEM

Follow these steps to create your own custom GEM in Google Gemini:

Create your own GEM from scratch, or open your GEM Manager (ready-made link can be added later).

Open Google Gemini

Go to gemini.google.com and sign in with your SSD Google account.

Access the GEM Manager

Click on Gem manager in the left sidebar. This is where all your custom GEMs are stored and created.

Create a New GEM

Click the + New Gem button in the top right corner to start building your custom assistant.

Name Your GEM

Enter a descriptive name like IEP Goal Progress Monitoring Template Generator so you can easily find it later.

Paste the Prompt Instructions

In the Instructions field, paste the entire prompt from above. This tells your GEM how to behave and respond.

Save Your GEM

Click Save in the top right corner. Your GEM is now ready to use!

Use Your GEM

Start with a request like: Create a progress monitoring template for a social skills goal targeting turn-taking during group music activities.

Pro Tip: Upload the student's IEP to have the GEM automatically extract goals and create perfectly aligned data collection templates.

Tips for Best Results

Important Usage Notes