Compliance Checks

IEP Progress Report Review

Start with Current IEP. Check this first: Does each progress report match a specific annual goal? Mark the page where the plan answers it. If you cannot find an answer, use the written request below.

Open these records

  • Current IEP
  • Most recent evaluation
  • Progress and service records

Check this first

Does each progress report match a specific annual goal?

Mark the page number where the plan answers this. If it does not, use the written request below.

Go to the request you can send

What to check

Read the plan for these specific details

Does each progress report match a specific annual goal?

Is progress shown with data, not just narrative comments?

Does the report explain what changed when progress stalled?

Sample progress-report review

The progress report does not show enough data

What the record shows

The report says the student is progressing but does not name the goal measured, current data point, baseline comparison, or measurement method.

What to ask for

Ask the school for the underlying data and what the team will change if the trend is flat.

A written request you can use

Send one specific question

“Please point me to the data and IEP pages that support the proposed goals, services, accommodations, and placement, and provide Prior Written Notice if the team is refusing a requested change.”

Document based IEP review

Check the pages you already have

The review reads the pages you upload, points to the wording behind each concern, and helps you prepare questions. It does not send anything to your school or decide a legal claim.

Check the IEP Language

Common questions

What should I review first for IEP Progress Report Review?

Start with the current IEP and the most recent evaluation. Compare the student's documented needs with the Present Levels, annual goals, services, accommodations, and progress reports.

Can I ask the school for IEP changes after reviewing the document?

Yes. Parents can request an IEP meeting at any time. Put the concern and requested change in writing. If the school refuses, ask for Prior Written Notice explaining the refusal and the data used.

What documents should I bring to an IEP review?

Bring the current IEP, the most recent evaluation, progress reports, work samples, relevant emails, attendance or discipline records when applicable, and a short list of your top concerns.