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Vocabulary
Benchmark Assessments performance-based common assessments; allow you to collect baseline data and
then monitor progress in targeted skills areas including reading, writing, math and emerging skills; suggested
administration: 2-4x a year
Breadcrumbs trail of words at the top of the web page that allow you to navigate between areas of Unique
Learning System
Checkpoints monthly pre- and post- tests assessing specific grade band skills; data from these assessments
can identify instructional goals and monitor growth after monthly unit instruction; suggested administration:
2x a month
Core Rubrics address transition readiness skill areas of employability, social strategies, self-advocacy, daily
living and communication; suggested administration: 2-4 x a year (available to all grade bands)
Course contains a prescribed number of modules to provide detailed instruction to support mastery of a
larger topic
GPS
(Goals, Preferences and Skills) contains assessments and resources to generate data; data used to
effectively identify and monitor students' goals, preferences and abilities in relation to the instructional
practices within the Unique Learning System curriculum framework
Group Tracked Skills allows educators to create subsets of students to measure group success
Individual Tracked Skills used to track skills for IEP goals and individual performance
Module an organized collectio
n of content presented together to address a specific learning objective
supporting the overall concepts from the course. Each module links to specific teaching standards, learning
o
bjectives and opportunities for the learner to engage with the content. An assessment of what is learned is
inc
luded with each module.
Observational Profile provides information on a student's current levels of performance and defines a
suggested differentiation level for daily instruction; three profiles available dependent on grade band:
Preschool, K- 12 Student Learning and Transition Profiles. A fourth optional profile, Self-Help Skills, provides
a list of skill levels for students requiring significant assistance in the areas of eating, dressing, toileting and
grooming, and is available to all students.
Student Summary Report provides a comprehensive summary of the assessments for each student allowing
educators to make data driven decisions when planning educational programs
Student View a secure area in the GPS displaying only the lessons you want the student to see; customizing
the accessibility in Student View encourages optimum student engagement with an iDoc and creates a
personalized learning experience
Transition Planning student-directed questions that identify current skills, preferences, abilities and
challenges in the areas of Vocational, Daily Living, Community, Personal Life and Lifelong Learning; helps
facilitate future planning in these areas found in the GPS; available for Middle School, High School and
Transition grade bands
