Progress monitoring data are used to determine what?

• A. Determine eligibility decisions and adjust instruction as needed.
• B. Replace the IEP team meetings.
• C. Evaluate school funding.
• D. Determine grade level for graduation.

Answer: (A)

Progress monitoring involves quick, frequent assessments that track how a student is responding to instruction and meeting goals. The main purpose is to see whether current instruction is producing the expected gains. When data show insufficient progress, the instructional plan can be adjusted—more intensive or different interventions may be added—and this evidence can contribute to decisions about whether a student should be evaluated for special education services. It is not used to replace IEP team discussions, assess school funding, or set graduation requirements, which are handled through separate processes.