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KEY CONCEPTS RELATED TO SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRESS REPORTS

This page was last updated on 10/26/2006

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Progress reports must document student progress on each IEP goal/objective.

The reports must be specific to each goal/objective.

 

Progress reports must include numerical data related to each IEP goal/objective and the stated criterion established for the goal/objective. (see examples at bottom of page)
A progress report must be written for each objective. If you have not begun working on an objective, report baseline data and indicate why you are not yet working on it.
Avoid only using statements about other information, e.g. “Melissa has 4 credits in English.” “Joy is very pleasant.”
Avoid using generic statements only, e.g. no progress made; progress made. If you use these, also add specific detail.
Be specific to the learning the student has achieved or not achieved related to that objective.

 

All progress reports on IEP Goals and Objectives are entered into the ASD IEP program.
Not handwritten (Unless previously notified for fall '06 quarterly reports)
Entered into the IEP program on the same schedule other parent reports are sent at your school—typically quarterly

 

Progress report quarters follow regular education quarters.

Progress reports are typically distributed quarterly (on the same schedule as other parent reports)

- October, January, March and June. (2005-2006 school year)

- October, December, March and May (2006-2007 school year)

The June 8, 2006 progress report was written in the 4th quarter box regardless of when the IEP was written. Likewise:

  • the October 20, 2006 progress report will be written in the 1st quarter box
  • the December 22, 2006 progress report will be written in the 2nd quarter box
  • the March 16, 2007 progress report will be written in the 3rd quarter box
  • the May 23, 2007 progress report will be written in the 4th quarter box

 

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EXAMPLES

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Do NOT use statements about other information as the progress report. You must give progress specific to the objective.

Do NOT Use:

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Melissa is doing fine.

Do NOT Use:

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Progress made.

Do NOT Use:

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Melissa is having trouble with this.

Do NOT Use:

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Melissa has four credits in English.

 

Do Report Numerical Data

Report numerical data specifically about progress (or lack of progress) on the IEP objective and related to the criterion listed on the objective. Numerical data must be clear. Don't just put the number, indicate what it refers to.

Objective: Given a classroom setting, Tom will follow directions from adults without disruption or refusal 70% of 10 consecutive trials.

DO Use Do NOT Use:

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Tom is following teacher and other staff directions an average of 60% of 10 consecutive trials. He followed teacher directions 70% of the trials and other staff directions 50% of the trials.

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Tom is following his teacher's directions well but has more trouble when others give the directions.
DO Use Do NOT Use:

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: Tom is following directions from adults without disruption or refusal 60% of 10 consecutive trials.

2nd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. Dec. 22 , 2006
Result: 60%

 

Objective: Given familiar reading material at the second grade reading level, Susie will read the text aloud, at 80 words per minute on 4 out of 5 consecutive trials.

DO Use

3rd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. March 16, 2007
Result: Susie reads familiar second grade passages at an average rate of 67 words per minute.

3rd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. March 16, 2007
Result: Susie has made progress with fluency this quarter. She is now reading second grade material at a rate of 67 words per minute.

Do NOT Use:

3rd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. March 16, 2007
Result: Susie has improved with her fluency this quarter. She still needs to work on improving her accuracy at the second grade level.

3rd Quarter Report
Date: Fri. March 16, 2007
Result: 67 WPM