How to access Goalbook Toolkit

Rhianon Gutierrez Updated by Rhianon Gutierrez

What is Goalbook Toolkit? Who has access?

Goalbook Toolkit is an online instructional design tool that empowers educators to apply research-based best practices to transform instruction so that ALL students succeed. It builds teacher capacity to develop higher quality IEPs and implement them with more effective specially designed instruction.

Accounts are available to all Boston Public Schools administrators, instructional staff, and educators through Clever.

Why use Goalbook Toolkit?

Goalbook Toolkit supports teachers throughout the special education process. First, Toolkit guides teachers to confidently identify student present levels that are data-driven.  Next, it saves time in developing meaningful and standards-aligned goals that address students' individual needs.  Finally, Toolkit helps teachers successfully implement IEPs with instant access to research-based instructional strategies and classroom-ready resources.

How do I access Goalbook Toolkit?

Log in to Clever at www.bostonpublicschools.org/backpack using your BPS email and password. Look for Goalbook Toolkit under the Staff Links category.

You must have access to Clever to access Goalbook Toolkit.

If you do not see the Goalbook Toolkit icon in Clever, make sure that you have: (1) a school in Clever and (2) a Type entered (such as Teacher, Paraprofessional, or Administrator). Reach out to the BPSTechnology Service Desk for assistance in updating your School and Type (role) in Aspen: 617-635-9200.

What devices can I use to access Goalbook Toolkit?

The Goalbook website can be accessed on any device with a browser.

Where can I learn more about how to use Goalbook Toolkit?

Visit Goalbook's homepage (goalbookapp.com) to find asynchronous, on demand training and webinars.

On Demand Training
  1. Once you have logged onto the Goalbook site, go to Training Center > On Demand Courses.
  2. Select the On Demand: Asynchronous course. It will take 45-60 minutes to complete. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You will receive a certificate upon completion.
Webinars
Guides

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

Access/Product/Technical Questions: Goalbook Support Team

Office of Specialized Services (OSS): Kiersten Sullivan

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