AEA 11 office. No one ever seems to really address these questions when I try to ask them. It describes the child's educational program and how it will be delivered. These are the individuals who should follow the child's IEP and report progress to the parents as often as reports are sent to parents of ALL students. It is important that the general education teacher be in communication at all times with your child's special education teacher, as well as anyone who has an active involvement with your child's education.
Communication is the key.
During the IEP meeting, progress reports for your child's IEP goals will be decided by the IEP team. This could be four times per school year when report cards are sent home to all parents or it could be more often. Whatever the IEP team decides and documents on the IEP, it has to be followed through or a violation of IDEA '97 has occurred. Each school district uses different methods of progress monitoring. By discussing your concerns with your child's teacher assures them that you are an involved parent with your child's education.