ASK an Expert: Progress Monitoring: What is the Data Telling Us?
When a student receives special education services, their Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes specific goals designed to help them make meaningful progress. But how do IEP teams know whether a student is truly moving forward? The answer lies in progress monitoring—a process that uses data to track growth, guide instructional decisions, and ensure that every student is on the path to success.
In this interactive webinar, participants will learn what progress monitoring looks like in practice, including how data is collected, reviewed, and used to make changes to instruction or supports when needed. Families will also discover practical tools to stay informed and engaged—such as how to read IEP Goal Progress Reports, understand graphs in the ACHIEVE Family Portal, and ask meaningful questions during IEP meetings.
Participants will:
1. Understand what progress monitoring is and how it helps track a student’s progress toward their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
2. Identify the key steps in progress monitoring and how data is collected, reviewed, and used to guide instructional changes.
3. Learn how families can stay informed and actively support their child’s progress through IEP Goal Progress Reports and the ACHIEVE Family Portal
Join us on December 15 from Noon to 1:00pm
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Guest Speaker:
Megan Allen, Special Education Director for Waterloo Community School District
Megan is a dedicated educational leader whose career began in the classrooms of Waterloo Community Schools. She started as a special education teacher and quickly deepened her expertise by earning a Master’s degree in Special Education. Her passion for improving instruction led her to become an instructional coach and later pursue additional Master’s degrees in Literacy and Educational Leadership. These experiences prepared her for district leadership roles, beginning as Special Education Coordinator and leading to her current position as Director of Special Education. Throughout her journey, Megan has remained committed to serving families of students with disabilities and empowering educators through collaboration, strategic planning, and continuous learning.