Profectum DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank

The DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank is a self-guided, online resource designed to support the creation of individualized, developmentally grounded IEP goals using the DIR-FCD framework for students ages 3–21.

This self-guided course introduces how to use the Goal Bank effectively through guided instruction, video case examples, and supporting materials. Participants learn how to assess students through the lens of the Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs) and translate observations into developmentally appropriate, measurable goals that support growth, engagement, and learning across environments.

The fee for this 1-year subscription is $125 (USD)

The DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank is a practical guide to writing meaningful, individualized goals grounded in typical development and adapted to reflect the unique developmental profiles of school-aged students. Organized as a developmental scope and sequence, the Goal Bank supports professionals and families in identifying priorities, individualizing goals, and documenting progress using the DIR-FCD model.

This self-guided course introduces how to use the Goal Bank effectively through guided instruction, video case examples, and supporting materials. Participants learn how to assess students through the lens of the Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs) and translate observations into developmentally appropriate, measurable goals that support growth, engagement, and learning across environments.

Participants can move through the course at their own pace and have access to:

A comprehensive bank of goals and objectives
Video case studies
Downloadable handouts
The DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank Manual, which provides detailed guidance on using the Goal Bank effectively

This course includes instruction and examples related to:

Assessing student profiles within the framework of the Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs)
Writing individualized goals based on each student’s developmental needs
Identifying priorities, individualizing goals, adding meaningful examples, and including measurable qualifiers
Using level-specific goal banks organized in a developmental scope and sequence
Applying goal categories within each FEDL to target multiple areas of development
Using overlapping goals within and across levels to support integrated developmental growth

Celebrate the Children’s founder, Monica G. Osgood, is an experienced behavioral consultant and therapist who specializes in using developmental approaches to support children with autism and other differences in relating and communicating. She is also the Founder and Director of the Developmental Center for Children and Families (Limitless), a Board Member and founding member of the Profectum Foundation, and a Board Member and founding member of Celebrate the Individual (CTI). Monica has worked in homes, therapy centers, and private and public school settings for over 20 years. Some of her experience has included assessment and the development of intervention programs, curriculum and IEP development, and parent and professional training.

In 1998, Monica created the first public school program with the Developmental Individual Relationship-based (DIR model) approach as the core philosophy. In 2000, she was the first educator to join the senior faculty of the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning(ICDL) to provide interdisciplinary training in the DIR model. During her time with ICDL, Monica served as faculty for all of their yearly training institutes, spoke at many of their conferences and had the opportunity to work closely and collaborate with Drs. Greenspan and Wieder to further develop the DIR model in school settings. In 2004, she collaborated with Lauren Blaszak to open a state-approved, DIR model school for children ages 3-21 in Denville, New Jersey, now serving over 70 school districts and 150 families.

Additional accomplishments include, many speaking engagements at conferences and participation in television, radio and newspaper interviews across the USA, Wales, Ireland and Amsterdam. Monica has appeared on Welsh Channel 4 and BBC1 documentaries, sharing the DIR model approach with British parents and professionals. Monica and the Celebrate the Children school were featured in a TIME Magazine cover story in May of 2006. She serves on the Advisory Board for 3LPlace and the National Advisory Council for The Centers for Exceptional Children. Monica also serves on the Economic Development Advisory Council and the Sustainable Economic Development Plan Steering Committee for her local Town Council. Finally, she collaborated with twice Grammy nominated children’s artists Dan Myers and Brady Rymer on an album and music video celebrating diversity in children with all abilities released April 2011.

Frequently asked questions

How much time will I need to spend on the course

This is a self-guided course. You can spend as much or as little time as you wish but your access to the course in the LMS will expire 1-year from the time of purchase.

How will this knowledge help me in my practice

This course will help you translate a developmental understanding of each child into clear, meaningful, and individualized IEP goals. By learning to assess students through the lens of the Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs), you will be better equipped to identify priorities, write measurable goals grounded in development, and document progress in a way that supports growth across disciplines. The DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank strengthens collaboration, keeps teams focused on shared developmental goals, and supports more intentional, responsive practice with children and families.

What are the requirements to receive a certificate

This is a self-guided course. A certificate of completion is not provided.

Payment options

Payment in full is required.