Reassessments and Progress Monitoring: When and How to Reevaluate

Reassessments often sneak up on us, and it can feel like just another box to check. But when used well, they are one of the most powerful tools we have to make sure our programming is meaningful and effective. In this conversation, we explore how progress monitoring and reassessment work hand in hand and why they should never feel like wasted time.We share stories from our own experiences as BCBAs and parents, where skipping reassessment led to missed progress and frustration. It is a reminder that stepping back from the day-to-day details allows us to see the bigger picture: Are the skills we are targeting still relevant? Has the learner mastered more than our programs reflect? Or do we need to break things down further to move forward?We also discuss when to reassess, whether it is at regular intervals, during IEP seasons, or when progress has plateaued, and how those conversations can keep teams aligned on meaningful goals. Progress monitoring gives us session-by-session insights, while reassessment offers that essential zoomed-out view of a learner’s overall trajectory.What’s Inside:Why reassessments are more than a formalityHow progress monitoring drives effective programmingWhen to schedule reassessments: timelines vs learner needsUsing reevaluations to keep goals meaningful and relevantMentioned In This Episode:Episode 082: BCBA Collaboration TipsHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram