What is the difference between universal screening and progress monitoring, and how should each be used in a school counseling program?

What is the difference between universal screening and progress monitoring, and how should each be used in a school counseling program?

• A. Universal screening identifies at-risk students; progress monitoring tracks improvement for those students; use to guide interventions and measure outcomes.
• B. Universal screening measures growth over time for all students, regardless of risk.
• C. Progress monitoring identifies at-risk students and universal screening tracks long-term outcomes.
• D. Both practices serve the same purpose and should be used interchangeably.

Answer: (C)