At a progress review, compare the original goal with recent work and decide what to teach next. Ask what your child is learning as well as how many sessions they attended.
Return to the starting point
Bring the agreed goal, early work sample, and any notes about the help the child needed. Ask the tutor whether the goal still fits. If the plan changed, identify when and why so you're not comparing results against an outdated target.
Ask for concrete examples
Request a recent task and an explanation of what the child did independently. Discuss areas where progress is unclear as well as areas that improved. Attendance totals and positive comments can provide context, but they don't by themselves show which skills changed.
Agree on the next adjustment
Write down whether to continue the approach, revise the goal, change the schedule, or seek more information. If you have concerns about the school program, consider bringing the relevant information to the IEP team. For award-funded sessions, check the remaining balance and deadline separately; the educational review and the hours review answer different questions.
Your next-step checklist
- Compare the current goal with the original one.
- Ask for recent work and the level of assistance.
- Record the next instructional step and review date.
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.
