In the IEP progress monitoring, which type of data should be collected to inform progress updates?

• A. Data that only reflects attendance.
• B. Anecdotal notes with no alignment to goals.
• C. Progress data aligned to goals and accommodations.
• D. Data collected only by the teacher's intuition.

Answer: (C)

In progress monitoring for an IEP, you want data that directly shows how the student is moving toward their specific goals and how accommodations support that progress. This means using measures that are observable and measurable and that align with the exact objectives and supports in the plan. Such data lets you track change over time, determine if goals are being met, and decide whether instructional approaches or accommodations need adjustment.

Data like attendance alone won’t indicate academic or functional progress toward goals. Anecdotal notes without alignment to goals don’t provide objective evidence you can compare across time. Relying on intuition is subjective and hard to verify. When the data are tied to goals and accommodations, you have a clear, evidence-based basis for progress updates and decisions.