In progress monitoring for eligibility decisions, which data source most directly supports eligibility determination?

• A. Standardized test scores
• B. Documentation of multitiered interventions
• C. Attendance records
• D. Teacher opinions

Answer: (B)

Progress monitoring for eligibility decisions hinges on evidence of how a student responds to instruction through documented interventions across tiers. Recording the specific multitiered supports the student receives and tracking the student’s progress over time provides the direct data showing whether instructional strategies are effective. This response-to-intervention data is what teams use to determine eligibility for special education services, since it demonstrates the student’s learning trajectory under structured supports. Standardized test scores can indicate current achievement levels but don’t illustrate how the student responds to instruction in real time. Attendance records reflect engagement, not learning progress, and teacher opinions are valuable for context but are not the primary objective data to drive eligibility decisions.