Unique Learning System

I utilize Unique Learning System as the primary curriculum to teach my class of 6th grade Alternative Learning Environment students. These are students with a large variety of disabilities and whom are at various stages functionally and socially as well as academically. Most are 4-6 levels below their current grade level and all have behavioral and functional needs that are addressed in the school setting.

• data tracking
• IEP support
• ease of planning

Vizzle by RethinkEd

Unique Learning System helps me keep all of my curriculum streamlined. It also works in concert with N2Y, L3 skills, and Symbolstix. My students learn the symbols and vocabulary, which also reinforces their AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) language systems. I particularly enjoy the science and social studies activities. I have been a user for about 13 years, and improvements are always being made.

• Time saved on planning
• a cohesive look with materials
• Assigning homework

TeachTown

SymbolStix Prime, News2you

I use News2You daily during social studies with my high school special education students, and I use the ULS transition band while working with my high school students in the area of life/job skills. I have 9 students total. I also use News2You and ULS during extended school year/summer school.

• gives me more data to share with shareholders
• I save at least an hour of planning time for IEPs
• benchmarking makes tracking reading levels a breeze

FastBridge Learning

Unique Learning System is used as a supplemental curriculum for students who are on Florida Access Points Standards. This program is accessible for teachers who teach these students, as a resource in meeting the rigor of the Access Points standards. Teachers are also able to record student work and monitor data. There are very few resources for students learning on FL Access Points. Unique Learning System is a leader in providing tools to support their learning. That being said, much of the content does not directly correlat to the Florida standards. I believe Everway is aware of this as a company and is responding by bolstering the "Courses" section. It's progress (!), but has lots of room for growth. Our students take standardized tests at the end of the year, so we need to ensure they have quality instruction that aligns to the Access Points. Florida Alternate Assessment Blueprints are a great starting point.

• There has been nearly 100% improvement in data collection for teachers who began implementing Benchmark assessments and Unit Checkpoints. Many teachers don't have the time or capacity to create their own data tracking tools - if it's not provided, it falls through the cracks.
• When content is applicable, Unique Learning System saves on planning time immensely. It is a grab and go resource, but also customizable based on student needs.
• I like how the checkpoints are modeled in a similar fashion to our Florida Alternate Assessment. This helps students practice how to test take throughout the year.

Attainment Company and TeachTown

Attainment Company, Lumio by SMART, Nearpod, BrainPOP

ULS has been used to effectively implement learning to students of diverse disabilities from grades Kinder to post secondary. Daily use of the programs allowed students to engage effectively while also tracking their progress through monthly assessments.

• Less time spent on planning allowing for more instructional time
• Iep data progress implementation saw a growth from 50% to 90%
• Data collection used to drive educational decisions

Lexia PowerUp Literacy