--- title: Adding a Goal in AbleSpace description: A step by step guide to adding goals in AbleSpace. Explore all 11 data types, goal setup options, and alternative ways to create clear, effective student progress goals. --- [Skip to content](https://help.ablespace.io/en-us/knowledge-base/adding-a-goal-in-ablespace#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations [![AbleSpace](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20Text%20(4).png?width=160&height=160&name=Logo%20with%20Text%20(4).png)](https://www.ablespace.io) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://www.ablespace.io/contact-us/) [Contact us](https://www.ablespace.io/contact-us/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [AbleSpace](https://help.ablespace.io/en-us/knowledge-base?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Support](https://help.ablespace.io/en-us/knowledge-base/support?hsLang=en-us) 3. [Using AbleSpace](https://help.ablespace.io/en-us/knowledge-base/support?hsLang=en-us#using-ablespace) # Adding a Goal in AbleSpace In AbleSpace, there are multiple ways to add a goal to a student’s profile. This guide walks you through the most straightforward method first and then introduces alternative methods you can use.        ### **Adding a Goal via the Caseload Tab** To add a goal using the **Caseload** tab: ![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed-1-png-Jan-23-2026-07-52-29-3980-PM.png?width=670&height=465&name=unnamed-1-png-Jan-23-2026-07-52-29-3980-PM.png) - **Go to the Caseload tab.** - **Select the student** you want to add the goal for. - **Click on *Take Data*** ![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-07-09%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=261&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-07-09%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) - On the data-taking screen that appears, click *Add Goal* to open the goal creation pop-up. ### **Understanding the Goal Entry Popup** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-03-04%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=483&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-03-04%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Once the goal creation pop-up opens, you'll see three main sections: - **Left Panel**: Select one of the 11 different data types. These determine how data will be collected for the goal. - **Right Panel**: View a description for the selected data type, an example and a live preview to get hands-on experience with each data type. - **Center Panel**: In the center, fill in the following fields: - **Goal Type-** e.g., Reading, Math, Communication - **Goal Text-** Provide a clear, complete description of the goal - **Additional Details-** Enter any extra information required based on the selected data type **📌 Important:** Once you’ve entered a goal description, you can click *Suggest Data Tracking Template* to learn about the most suitable data types for your goal.  ### **Exploring Available Data Types** AbleSpace currently supports 11 data types, each suited to a different objective: - **Accuracy** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-03-57%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=362&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-03-57%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track success rates using a built-in calculator: - - **+** for correct attempts - **−** for incorrect attempts - **P** for prompted responses (prompts, cues, verbal, gestural, etc.) Accuracy % is automatically calculated as you input data. - **Prompting Levels** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-10-46%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=213&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-10-46%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track how much assistance the student needs. Set up custom prompt levels and select one during data collection.  **📒 Note:** This data type can also be used for goals that require tracking via multiple choice questions.  - **Task Analysis** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-11-58%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=222&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-11-58%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track step-by-step task completion. Add individual tasks in the center panel. During data collection, mark those that were completed. **Note:** This data type can also be used for goals that require tracking where multiple options can be correct.  - **Tasks with Prompts** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-12-42%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=244&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-12-42%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track individual tasks **with** the level of prompting used for each. Add the individual tasks in the row section and the prompting levels in the column section.  **Note:** This data type can be used for any goal that requires tracking with a checkbox.  - **Rating Scale** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-13-42%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=219&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-13-42%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Measure progress using a scale. Add or delete options as you need. You can also assign customized labels and values (e.g., 1–5 or "Emerging" to "Mastered"). - **Frequency** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%202-05-16%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=294&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%202-05-16%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track how often an activity occurs. Simply click the **+** button each time the activity is observed. - **Duration** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-15-03%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=305&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-15-03%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track how long a behavior or activity lasts. This data type is suitable for goals that require a time measurement of an activity.  - **Opportunity** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-15-35%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=340&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-15-35%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Track the total number of observations, including correct and incorrect responses. While the **Accuracy** data type displays correct responses as a percentage, the **Opportunity** data type presents them as a fraction. - **Anecdotal** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-16-00%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=297&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-16-00%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** Enter qualitative observations and notes. This is ideal for goals that don't require numerical tracking. - **Custom** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed-1-png-Jan-23-2026-07-55-13-5262-PM.png?width=670&height=376&name=unnamed-1-png-Jan-23-2026-07-55-13-5262-PM.png)** Build a data tracking format when none of the default types apply. You can add 5 types of fields, i.e. text, numbers, MCQ, checkbox or time. You can also add prefilled values and calculated fields.   - **Rubrics** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%202-01-59%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=291&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%202-01-59%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** This data type is suitable for tracking progress across a defined scale, like rating student skills or behaviour. Simply enter the criteria you wish to rate and set up the columns that define the scoring scale.  **✍️ Tip:** You can also add **objectives** under the main goal. Once all goal and objective details are entered, click **Save Goal to add the goal to the student’s profile**. ### **Alternative Ways to Add a Goal** Besides the **Take Data** screen, you can also add goals from: **Option 1: Goals Tab** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-18-33%E2%80%AFAM-png-1.png?width=670&height=221&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%201-18-33%E2%80%AFAM-png-1.png)** - Go to the **Goals tab**. - Click **Add Goal** in the top right corner. - Select the student from the goal creation popup that appears. - Proceed to enter the goal details. **Option 2: Caseload \> Student \> Goals Tab** **![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%202-03-05%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=670&height=333&name=Screenshot%202026-01-24%20at%202-03-05%E2%80%AFAM-png.png)** - Go to the **Caseload tab** and click on the card view/tile view icon. - Click on the student profile. - Open the **Goals tab**. - Click **Add Goal** and proceed. ![](https://help.ablespace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-09%20at%204-13-51%E2%80%AFPM-png.png?width=1204&height=560&name=Screenshot%202026-02-09%20at%204-13-51%E2%80%AFPM-png.png) **Note:** If you have a spreadsheet or IEP management system containing a large list of students and associated goals, the **Add Multiple Goals** option enables you to manually import them into your caseload efficiently. 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