A small set of dated work samples can make a progress conversation concrete. Save examples that answer a question instead of every worksheet without context.
Record the conditions
Keep the task instructions, date, and any relevant information about assistance. Note whether the child used a model, received verbal prompts, or completed only part of the assignment. If you photograph work, store it privately and avoid including other students' names or information.
Choose comparable work
Ask the tutor which samples involve similar skills and difficulty. Repeating a familiar worksheet may show something different from completing a new task. Label the examples clearly instead of presenting them as a formal test or a complete measure of the child's ability.
Turn the samples into questions
At a review, ask what changed, what remained difficult, and how the tutor plans to respond. Keep the explanation with the samples so the record includes more than your impression of the page. If your concern is about school progress as well as tutoring, ask how to bring the information to the IEP team.
Your next-step checklist
- Keep date, task, and assistance together.
- Choose comparable examples with the tutor.
- Write down the question each sample helps answer.
Build your personal checklist or map a learning goal.
Related guides
Official background: NYCPS: The IEP. Sources checked October 15, 2026. These checklists help organize your questions; follow current official instructions and your own documents.
General information, not legal advice. Time limits apply. Speak to a qualified advocate or attorney about your situation.
