Data Collection for Progress Monitoring Essential Elements

The Data Collection for Progress Monitoring Essential Elements document is designed to support educators and ARD committees in establishing systematic, effective practices for monitoring student progress toward IEP goals. High quality data collection is critical to ensuring that instructional decisions are informed, timely, and responsive to a student’s individual needs.

This resource outlines essential elements for using clear measurement methods, defining schedules for data collection, accurately documenting progress, and supports required periodic reporting to parents.