In the context of inclusive education, what is a key expectation for ongoing progress monitoring?

• A. Ignore progress once accommodations are provided.
• B. Monitor progress and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.
• C. Only monitor progress through standardized tests.
• D. Rely solely on teacher intuition.

Answer: (B)

Ongoing progress monitoring in inclusive education is about regularly collecting data on a student’s learning to see how they’re growing relative to goals and to use that information to guide instruction. The best approach is to continually monitor progress and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs because data reveal what’s working and what isn’t for that student, prompting timely adjustments to supports, pacing, and materials. Using only standardized tests gives a limited, snapshot view and may not reflect daily changes or the effects of accommodations. Relying solely on teacher intuition misses objective evidence, making decisions harder to justify and less consistent.