What is a common practice for monitoring student progress in Tier 3 interventions?

In Tier 3 interventions, which are designed for students who require intensive support, weekly progress monitoring is essential for effectively tracking student progress and adjusting instruction as needed. This frequent monitoring allows educators to gather timely and relevant data on a student’s skills and comprehension, ensuring that interventions are aligned with the student's specific needs.

Weekly progress monitoring facilitates immediate feedback to both the student and the educator. It helps in identifying trends in student performance, assessing the effectiveness of the interventions being implemented, and making data-driven decisions about possible adjustments to teaching strategies or the intervention itself. Since students in Tier 3 are often struggling significantly, more frequent assessments are crucial for ensuring they are making progress and receiving the support they need to succeed.

Other practices, such as monthly evaluations, daily assessments, or quarterly reviews, may not provide sufficient data for timely intervention adjustments. Monthly evaluations can be too infrequent to capture the changes in student performance, daily assessments can be too intensive for practical implementation, and quarterly reviews may not allow for the necessary responsiveness to the student's evolving needs. Therefore, the emphasis on weekly progress monitoring represents a balanced and effective approach to support and track the progress of students engaged in Tier 3 interventions.