Unique Learning System

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What is Unique Learning System?

Unique Learning System (ULS) is a special education solution that supports students with disabilities from Pre-K through transition. It provides differentiated, standards-aligned lessons in ELA, math, science, social studies, and life skills with built-in assessments, progress tracking, and automated differentiation.

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Michelle Gregurich View profile

Special Education Teacher at Northside Independent School District (501-1000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

differentiates reading lessons
provides paired visuals to text
uses thematic based units to repeat key concepts
incorporates functional skills

Cons

Incorporation of more Social Studies and Science resources
more cooking vocabulary and safety lessons to foundational lessons
assessments are confusing for new users

Return on Investment

data tracking
IEP support
ease of planning

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Vizzle by RethinkEd

Verified User

Administrator (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Unique Learning System as the core curriculum for the high school and transition lifeskills special education classrooms in our school. That is 11 classrooms Serving approximately 75 students. The product provides us a clear scope and sequence addressing curriculum standards and transition goals for our students.

Pros

Reading and comprehension activities
Digital display for interactive board
Leveled assignments for differentiation
Recipes and science activities for every unit
Access to all units across the curriculum to align with other needs

Cons

I would like the print options to be easier to use. I wish I could create a file of the pages I want to print instead of downloading the entire PDF across multiple levels and picking and choosing. My students do not all have digital access due to a variety of reasons and print is a better option for many.
I would like Unique Learning System to offer shared licensing. We have classrooms of 6 students where there may be 1 teacher, 5 paraprofessionals, 1 BCBA, 1 SLP, 1 OT, etc. It is a group effort to prepare learning materials for the students and deliver the instruction. I would prefer the licensing to be by student instead of by teacher, it takes a village.
I dislike how complicated materials have become with courses, the library, the units, etc. I wish there was a way it could all be organized a little better. I would also love small graphics to be paired with the materials so I don't need to open everything to find what I am looking for. Such as in the Transition Portfolio section.

Return on Investment

Time saved planning
Compliance meeting state standards

Usability

Verified User

Account Manager (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use this for curriculum for our transition students, and students K-12 who have more profound disabilities.

Pros

Reading work for middle-transition
Transition lessons
Good use of visuals

Cons

Math needs more practice materials

Return on Investment

Saves time
Planning is a breeze

Usability

Other Software Used

News2you, SymbolStix Prime, IXL Learning

Verified User

Program Manager (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use the ULS curriculum every day for all subject areas in a self contained classroom setting.

Pros

Standards based curriculum
Authentic texts
Use of SymbolStix
Endless materials and resources

Cons

Student dashboard could be broken in subject categories
Color code subject areas
Having trouble finding Pathway assignments on student dashboards

Return on Investment

Curriculum planning
Evidence collection
Predictable and structured
Love it all!

Usability

Alexis Welch, Ed.S.View profile

Special Education Teacher at Henry County Schools (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

Stays current
presents content in an age-respectful way
includes characters who look like my students

Cons

I’d like to see more units added instead of the same 3 year rotation
more accessibility features, particularly for students with vision impairments
videos to go along with the units

Return on Investment

Time saved on planning
a cohesive look with materials
Assigning homework

Usability

Alternatives Considered

TeachTown

Other Software Used

SymbolStix Prime, News2you

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