The principal can best communicate the actual progress made in the implementation of the new instructional program by

• A. Utilizing the data to describe outcomes that align with established goals and action step
• B. Describing the data in general terms without linking to outcomes
• C. Focusing only on student surveys
• D. Reporting attendance trends

Answer: (A)

Focusing on progress communication means tying evidence directly to what you planned to achieve and how you planned to get there. The best approach is to use data that describe outcomes aligned with established goals and the specific action steps in the implementation plan. When you present progress this way, you show not only what happened but how it relates to the intended results, where you are in the rollout, and what remains to be done. This makes the progress concrete, interpretable by stakeholders, and actionable for next steps.

Describing data in general terms without linking to outcomes is too vague to guide decision-making. It tells you that something happened, but not whether it moved toward the goals or what actions should follow.

Focusing only on student surveys gives a narrow view that may reflect perceptions rather than actual implementation and impact. It omits other important evidence such as fidelity of implementation, classroom practices, or objective achievement data.

Reporting attendance trends can show participation levels but doesn’t directly demonstrate whether the instructional program is being implemented as intended or whether it’s producing the desired learning outcomes.