Progress monitoring shouldn’t stop at compliance — it should lead to clarity.

In this episode of Lead SPED Better, I share how to turn those binders and spreadsheets into real instructional strategy. You’ll learn how to connect data directly to next steps, empower teachers to act with focus, and build a culture where monitoring drives measurable progress.

We’ll unpack the common misconceptions that keep leaders stuck in “data collection mode” and explore a simple framework — the One Goal, One Data Point Check-In — that makes progress monitoring doable, powerful, and purposeful.

🔗 Links + Resources

Email Diana: [email protected]

Work with Diana: https://calendly.com/dianarwilliams/meet-with-diana

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Why compliance-driven monitoring stalls progress
• How to connect data directly to instructional action
• A simple weekly strategy to make data meaningful

✅ Leadership Next Step

Try the One Goal, One Data Point Check-In with your team this week. Choose one skill, one measure, one next step — and watch clarity replace compliance.

Diana Williams partners with schools across the country to strengthen SPED systems, coach leaders, and train teams to deliver inclusive, legally sound, and high-impact instruction. Ready to support your team with the strategies they actually need?

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thespeducatedleader.com