Letter Naming SMART Goal Sheet
MTSS / Tier II Plan DIBELS® 8th Edition • Kindergarten
Letter Naming Fluency (LNF) SMART Goal
Target Year: 2026–2027 Focus: Automaticity & Speed
Student Name
Class / Teacher
Plan Date (BOY)
Sept 17, 2026
Target Review Date
Jan 22, 2027 (MOY)
Current Baseline
8 cLNPM
Well-Below Cut: < 9 cLNPM
Weekly Growth (ROI)
+1.3 letters/wk
Typical: 1.0–1.4 letters/wk
Winter Target (MOY)
38 cLNPM
Benchmark Cut: 37 cLNPM
Spring Goal (EOY)
50 cLNPM
Benchmark Cut: 48 cLNPM
Formal SMART Objective Statement
By January 22, 2027 (16 instructional weeks), when administered a standardized 1-minute DIBELS® 8th Edition Letter Naming Fluency (LNF) probe, the student will increase speed and accuracy from a baseline of 8 cLNPM to a target of at least 38 correct letter names per minute across 3 consecutive bi-weekly monitoring probes.
SMART Alignment Criteria Breakdown
S Specific
Identifies mixed uppercase and lowercase letters presented in random 10x10 grid without hesitation.
Target Behavior
M Measurable
Scored in Correct Letter Names Per Minute (cLNPM) following standard 60s DIBELS discontinuation rules.
Quantifiable metric
A Attainable
+30 letter total gain over 16 weeks (~1.3 letters/week) matches high-yield Tier II response trajectories.
Empirical ROI
R Relevant
Rapid letter identification is a primary foundational predictor of decoding, alphabetic principle, and NWF.
Foundational Skill
T Time-Bound
Bi-weekly progress checks with formal mid-point review at Week 8 and MOY Benchmark deadline at Week 16.
16-Week Window
Targeted Tier II Intervention Prescription
Method / Core Strategy Incremental Rehearsal (80/20) & Rapid Drills
Frequency & Duration 4 sessions/week • 15 minutes daily
Setting & Ratio Small Group (1:3) or 1:1 Interventionist
High-Priority Confusions To Target:
Visually similar letters: b / d / p / q, m / w, n / u, i / l / I. Multisensory sand/air tracing & tactile feedback.
Progress Monitoring Schedule:
Bi-weekly alternating DIBELS 8 LNF progress forms on Thursdays. Plot on Page 2 Aimline Chart immediately post-test.
Teacher Signature: Specialist/Interventionist:
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LNF Progress Monitor & Growth Aimline
Bi-Weekly Tracking Sheet • Fall to Winter Benchmark Cycle (16 Weeks)
Aimline Slope+1.3 / week
Winter Goal38 cLNPM
Bi-Weekly Monitoring Data Log
Record alternate probe score every 2 weeks
| Point | Target Date | Aimline | Actual cLNPM | Errors | Key Letter Confusions / Observations | Initials |
|---|
| Baseline | 09/17/2026 | 8 | 8 | 4 | Hesitated on b/d; skipped lowercase row | TR |
| Check 1 (W2) | 10/01/2026 | 11 | | | | |
| Check 2 (W4) | 10/15/2026 | 15 | | | | |
| Check 3 (W6) | 10/29/2026 | 19 | | | | |
| Check 4 (W8) | 11/12/2026 | 23 | | | ★ Mid-Point Fidelity & Strategy Review | |
| Check 5 (W10) | 12/03/2026 | 27 | | | | |
| Check 6 (W12) | 12/17/2026 | 31 | | | | |
| Check 7 (W14) | 01/07/2027 | 35 | | | | |
| Check 8 (W16) | 01/21/2027 | 38 | | | ✔ Official DIBELS Winter (MOY) Benchmark | |
Visual Aimline Chart (Plot Student Data Points)
Aimline (+1.3/wk) MOY Benchmark (37) Student Point
50 40 Winter Benchmark: 37 cLNPM 30 20 10 0 Base W2 W4 W6 W8 (Rev) W10 W12 W14 W16 (MOY) 8 cLNPM Goal: 38 cLNPM
MTSS Decision Rules & Adaptation Guidelines
4 Points Above Aimline
Student is accelerating ahead of trajectory. Maintain intervention fidelity and raise winter goal to 42+ or introduce early NWF blending.
On Aimline (±2 Letters)
Current Tier II intervention is effective. Continue 4x/week schedule. Monitor accuracy on lowercase visual confusions.
3 Points Below Aimline
Intervention adaptation required. Convene MTSS team: reduce group size to 1:1, switch to tactile multisensory sand/clay tracing, or increase to 20 min/day.
MTSS Coordinator: Review Meeting Date:
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