This article discusses how to use SLP Now to write long-term and short-term goals.
First things first, let's quickly review the terminology for long-term and short-term goals on SLP Now:
Keep scrolling for a more in-depth walkthrough of Goal Stems and Stem Levels.
Long-Term Goal aka Goal Stem
On SLP Now, the long-term goal is called the Goal Stem.
To add a Goal Stem, you can:
Add a goal from the Goal Bank by clicking "Add Goal"
Add a Custom Goal by clicking "Quick Add Custom Goal"
Short-Term Goal aka Stem Level
On SLP Now, think of the "short-term goal" as the Stem Level.
There are three different ways you can add Stem Levels to your goals.
1. Choose a preset Stem Level from the Goal Bank.
2. Create a Custom Stem Level.
3. Create a Goal Stem & Stem Level based on recommendations from an assessment.
Want to learn more about the features mentioned above?
This article explains how to add goals to students on your caseload.
This article explains how to create and take data on stem levels.
This article explains how to add goals recommended from an assessment.