What is the purpose of annual progress reports to families?

• A. To determine eligibility for services.
• B. To communicate progress toward IEP goals and inform decisions about ongoing services.
• C. To evaluate teacher performance.
• D. To determine graduation requirements.

Answer: (B)

Annual progress reports to families focus on showing how the student is advancing toward the goals outlined in the IEP and on guiding decisions about ongoing services. They provide concrete progress data and examples, helping families understand whether goals are being met, partially met, or need adjustments, and they support collaborative planning about continuing, changing, or adding supports. These reports reflect the child’s year-long progress and inform next steps in services to best support the student’s needs. They are not used to determine eligibility for services, evaluate teacher performance, or set graduation requirements, which involve separate processes and criteria.