Which content should be included in the final report to a family or IEP team?

• A. Only test scores
• B. A summarized numeric profile without interpretation
• C. A narrative describing variability, day-to-day factors, data sources, and implications for eligibility and targeted supports
• D. A list of assessments without conclusions

Answer: (C)

This item measures how to communicate assessment results in a way that families and the IEP team can use to plan supports. The best approach is a narrative that captures how the student’s performance varies across contexts and days, explains day-to-day factors that might influence results, outlines the data sources used (tests, observations, records, interviews), and clearly states what the data imply for eligibility decisions and targeted supports. This kind of narrative helps families understand not just what was measured, but how the data fit together to reflect the student’s functioning in real life and what actions might be needed.

Focusing only on test scores misses how a student actually performs across settings; a summarized numeric profile without interpretation lacks meaning and usefulness for decision-making; and a list of assessments without conclusions leaves families without guidance on what the data mean or how to support the student.