CAMEO: Computer-Assisted Management of Educational Objectives

Abstract

CAMEO is a system that combines computer technology with a resource of objectives to provide a flexible, time-saving solution to the workload created by individualized education programs (IEP's). CAMEO utilizes computer technology to eliminate the clerical work in IEP development while ensuring individualized IEP's by enabling teachers to manipulate objectives. The resource of objectives is designed to minimize preparatory work by providing approximately 7,000 measurable objectives from birth through age 21, in eight areas of study. The resource is skill-based, rather than adhering to grade or categorical designations. Results of a field test conducted during the 1981–82 school year demonstrate that CAMEO does reduce preparatory and clerical time without compromising the ability to address individual student needs.