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Why is Student Progress Monitoring Important?
Student progress monitoring is a research-based practice that teachers can use to determine if they are teaching effectively and if their students are learning at an appropriate rate. When student progress monitoring is implemented effectively,
- Fewer referrals for testing are made, resulting in fewer inappropriate special education placements;
- Students who are identified for special services are done so more accurately based on their unique learning needs, rather than poor instruction;
- Struggling students are identified sooner and can be provided more effective instruction to meet their needs; and
- Teachers can plan their instruction so it meets the needs of each individual child and therefore the students’ achievement increases.
Higher student achievement, lower rates of special education placement, and more accurate identification of students in need of more intensive instruction make progress monitoring a pivotal component of an effective, functional general education program. To learn more about student progress monitoring and its benefits, read the article What Is Scientifically-Based Research on Progress Monitoring? (pdf) by Lynn Fuchs and Doug Fuchs. Through the information provided in this article, our newsletter, and other resources on our website (www.studentprogress.org), we hope to provide you with information that will assist you in your goal of providing progress monitoring to all students.
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Our Website’s Family-Friendly Resources
To support parents and educators who work with families, we have added a special family section to our website. We offer five downloadable family-friendly papers, available in English and Spanish. These resources explain student progress monitoring, curriculum-based measurement, and their connection to statewide testing. We have recently sent folders of family resources to the regional ALLIANCE for Parent Centers and welcome any further requests for family information. Please email requests and comments to wdonaldson@air.org. |
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Minnesota Dramatically Raises Their Test Scores!
Minnesota’s test scores have increased considerably, and many credit teachers’ recent focus on school improvement and progress monitoring. Regular communication and collaboration among teachers, combined with frequent data collection and analysis, have helped teachers monitor and change their methods of instruction in order to bolster students’ improvement. |
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The Research Institute on Progress Monitoring (RIPM)
The Research Institute on Progress Monitoring (RIPM) is a great resource for obtaining research about student progress monitoring. On RIPM's site, you will find a searchable literature review database, Early Numeracy Measures, as well as many other useful resources.
The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement
The IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement supports the education and enrichment of faculty and administrators in their work with students with disabilities and their families. The IRIS Center offers several informative special education resources, particularly its training modules and activity database. |
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The National Center on Student Progress Monitoring, funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), was established to meet the challenge of implementing effective student progress monitoring in order to improve academic instruction. Our mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and to disseminate information about student progress monitoring practices proven to work in different academic content areas (Gr. K-5).
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