IEP Progress Monitoring for Teachers and Staff

Progress monitoring isn’t just a compliance checkbox, it’s the heart of meaningful IEP implementation. In this self-paced mini-course, you’ll learn how to confidently collect, interpret, and use student data to drive instruction and ensure that IEP goals are truly measurable and actionable.

Using real-world examples and practical templates, this training breaks down what effective data collection looks like in different classroom settings, how to align progress reports with Present Levels and goals, and how to advocate for data-driven decisions during IEP meetings.

Whether you’re a special education teacher, general educator, or service provider, you’ll walk away with the systems, tools, and confidence to make progress monitoring work for you and for every student on your caseload.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the essential components of compliant and meaningful progress monitoring under IDEA.

2. Design efficient systems for collecting, organizing, and reporting student progress data.

3. Align IEP goals, Present Levels, and data collection methods for accurate, actionable reporting.

4. Interpret data trends to make instructional adjustments and document student progress.

5. Communicate progress data clearly to families and IEP teams to support collaborative decision-making.

Intended Audience

• Special education teachers

• General education teachers serving students with IEPs

• Related service providers

• Paraprofessionals and instructional support staff

• Aspiring advocates and administrators seeking to strengthen IEP implementation