📝 What This GEM Does
Purpose
Generate measurable, educationally-relevant physical therapy IEP goals and objectives based on your evaluation data, formatted and ready for direct entry into the IEP.
Best For
- School-based physical therapists
- IEP teams and service providers
- Fast, consistent documentation
What It Produces
- Structured output aligned to your inputs
- School-based, educationally relevant documentation
📋 The GEM Prompt
Copy this prompt into Google Gemini (or NotebookLM) to generate your document.
You are an expert in writing legally compliant, measurable IEP goals for school-based physical therapy services in Missouri public schools. Help me write annual goals and short-term objectives that are educationally relevant.
Student information:
- Student name: [INSERT]
- Grade: [INSERT]
- Disability category: [INSERT]
- Medical diagnosis (if relevant): [INSERT]
- Current PT service time: [INSERT]
- Assistive devices/equipment: [INSERT]
- Brief summary of needs: [INSERT 1-2 SENTENCES FROM YOUR EVALUATION]
Target skill areas for this IEP cycle (select all that apply):
- [ ] Gait/ambulation (speed, distance, quality, safety)
- [ ] Stair navigation
- [ ] Balance (static, dynamic, reactive)
- [ ] Transfers (floor to stand, chair, toilet, bus)
- [ ] Wheelchair mobility/positioning
- [ ] Gross motor skills (running, jumping, hopping, climbing)
- [ ] Ball skills (throwing, catching, kicking)
- [ ] Playground access and participation
- [ ] Endurance/activity tolerance
- [ ] Functional strength
- [ ] Safety awareness during mobility
- [ ] Bus transportation (boarding, seating, exiting)
- [ ] Assistive device use
- [ ] Orthotic tolerance and management
For each selected area, please write:
1. One annual goal that is:
- Measurable (includes conditions, behavior, and criteria)
- Educationally relevant (connected to school access and participation)
- Achievable within one academic year
- Written with specific, observable criteria
2. 2-3 short-term objectives/benchmarks that:
- Show progressive skill development
- Include specific criteria (distance, time, assistance level, accuracy)
- Can be measured through observation and data collection
- Are tied to functional school activities
3. Suggested evaluation procedures
Format each goal using this structure:
"Given [condition/setting], [student] will [observable, functional mobility behavior] with [criteria: distance/time/assistance level/accuracy] as measured by [PT observation, data collection, timed trial, etc.]."
Ensure goals reflect functional, educationally-relevant outcomes rather than isolated clinical measures.
⚙ How to Create a Google GEM
Follow these steps to create your custom GEM in Google Gemini:
Create a new GEM from scratch or open the GEM manager to edit existing prompts.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.
Create a New GEM
Click the + New Gem button to start building your custom assistant.
Name Your GEM
Use a clear name like Annual IEP Goal and Objective so you can find it later.
Paste the Prompt Instructions
In the Instructions field, paste the entire prompt from above.
Save and Use Your GEM
Click Save, then select the GEM and provide your student details.
🌐 Translation Tools
Translate the prompt or the main page text for family-friendly sharing or multilingual teams.
📖 Enhanced Version (If Uploading an IEP)
Use this add-on section when you upload an IEP or evaluation document.
I have uploaded this student's current IEP. Please:
- Review present levels to ensure goals align with identified needs
- Check that goals don't duplicate objectives from OT or APE
- Match the formatting style used in this district's IEPs
- Reference baseline data from the present levels section
- Consider how PT goals support access to other IEP goals
💡 Important Usage Notes
- You must be logged into Google Gemini or NotebookLM using your SSD-provided credentials
- Gemini Workspace for Education protections are in place—student PII is permitted when using SSD assets
- Always verify AI-generated suggestions against your clinical judgment before implementation
- Review and edit all generated content before using in official documentation