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EVERYONE CAN LEARN
What is Unique Learning System?(ULS)
An award winning set of online interactive tools specifically designed for preschool through transition students with special needs to access the general curriculum – CARES and Learning Center
Provides students with rigorous, standards based materials to meet their instructional needs in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
Users interact with differentiated, thematic units of study with text-to-speech, interactive components, hundreds of activities and multiple opportunities to show what they know
Standards Based
N2y uses Instructional Targets to link academic content standards to curriculum materials and activities
Six Grade Bands
Age –respectful, engaging materials for all students Based on chronological age not developmental age Aligned to General Education standards for core subjects at each grade level Activities include multiple means of presenting information including static visual
representation onscreen, hearing text to speech, and hands on learning
Differentiated Materials Provides a means of access to standards-based
instruction for students with diverse needs.
Given appropriate materials and adapted methods for instruction, all students participate in rigorous, daily classroom instruction.
Each student’s academic profile in Unique Learning System generates his or her instructional support level.
The support levels are: Level 3: Students read text, produce simple writing, perform basic math processes, and demonstrate comprehension of modified learning information independently.Level 2: Students may require symbol support and other direct instruction for learning and comprehension.Level 1: Students require extensive and pervasive support. Increasing participation is the main objective.
Differentiated Lessons and Materials (Elementary grade level sample)
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Comprehensive Reading Program Unique Learning System includes all vital
components of a reading program within each of its grade bands
Created and verified by reading experts,reading instruction, specific approaches, and methods as well as reading materials are included
Additional leveled books are included in the n2y Library—a searchable collection of more than 1,000 titles to access and use with students!
Comprehensive Math Program Standards-based assessments and direct
instruction in a complete math program for the following: one-to-one correspondence, number sense, time, measurement, graphing, telling time, geometry, algebra and more.
Math materials are presented with onscreen manipulatives as well as visual and auditory cues and offline practice, printable pages, and application opportunities.
Students can express what they’ve learned by acting out math scenarios, manipulating interactive materials and applying skills in everyday life.
30 Interactive or PDF formatted monthly lessons
Lesson plans and links are embedded in instructional materials for easy reference and use
Include Instructional Targets for each themed activity, instructional routines, learning goals and academic vocabulary
Suggested monthly plans provide a sequence and pacing guide for the lessons and activities
Go to ULS site
Lesson Plans
CORE Life Skills Activities and Materials• Various lessons, materials, and task-
analysis sheets to address the following skills: Daily Living Skills Daily and Monthly Schedules Circle Time Activities Classroom Jobs Snack Time Tasks Grooming & ADL Skills Home Reports Classroom Jobs Recreation and Games Adaptive Physical Education
Sample of Individual & Classroom Daily Schedules
Sample Grooming Task Analysis Sheet: w/Symbols and Real-Life Pictures
GPS – Goals, Preferences, and Skills Data and tracking tools to assist in identifying student, classroom and program
goals
Ability to track identified goals and show growth with customized, intuitive graphs - Data is stored which allows for students’ learning outcomes to be monitored over time
Student profiles indicate a student’s present level of performance in their grade level academic profile. Suggested levels of instruction and strategies are provided
– Benchmark Assessments: collect baseline data and monitor progress in targeted skill areas including reading, writing, math, transition and emerging skills
– Monthly Checkpoints: provide pre-assessment and
post-assessment measurements of monthly unit content and
skill learning
– Core Rubrics: address the transition readiness skills in
employability, communication, daily living, self-advocacy and social
strategies.
Administrative Tools
Allows administrators to easily manage educators and view teacher, student or district usage and data.
Provides many valuable tools including account management, access to all materials for mentoring, implementation plans, classroom observation forms, and much more.
5 Modified Newspaper Versions (samples)(Simplified, Regular, Higher, Advance, & Text Only)
