How to Know If Your Child’s IEP is Working 🔹 A Parent’s Guide to IEP Progress Monitoring

If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting scratching your head about whether your child is actually making progress, you’re not alone. Let’s cut through the jargon and break this down so you can confidently track how your child is doing and take action if needed.

Why Progress Monitoring Matters

Think of the IEP as a roadmap. The goals are destinations, the services and accommodations are the vehicle, and progress monitoring is the GPS. Without it, you’re driving blind. Unfortunately, schools don’t always make this process straightforward. Many parents have told me, “I don’t even know what I should be looking at!” Here’s the good news: you’re going to know exactly what to look for by the end of this.