What does the Present Levels of Performance include?

• A. A weather forecast for the month
• B. The student’s present levels of performance and progress related to disability
• C. The school budget for the year
• D. The IEP team meeting schedule

Answer: (B)

The Present Levels of Performance describe where the student currently stands both academically and functionally, and how the disability affects involvement and progress in general education and toward annual goals. It brings together data from assessments, work samples, observations, and input from teachers and families to show strengths and areas needing support. This snapshot establishes baseline performance and how progress will be measured, and it also notes the supports, accommodations, and services needed to help the student move forward.

The correct idea here is that Present Levels specifically address current performance and progress related to the disability. The other options don’t fit: a weather forecast isn’t related to learning or performance, the school budget concerns resources rather than the student’s abilities, and the IEP meeting schedule covers logistics, not the student’s current performance or progress.