Item: Unique Learning System
Rating: 9
Author: Nora Garcia

Overall Satisfaction with Unique Learning System

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use ULS for instructional delivery to deliver differentiated, standards-aligned lessons across core subjects like ELA, math, science, and social studies. I use ULS to deliver tiered, age-appropriate lessons in core subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies. The business problems addressed include covering Grade Levels: PreK through transition (up to age 22). Also, there is limited planning time as well as resources but the pre-built lessons, differentiated materials, and visual supports save time and reduce the burden.

Pros and Cons

Pros

It provides differentiated, tiered Instruction.
It provides visual Supports.
It provides life skills.

Cons

Teachers are unable to significantly modify or personalize content directly within ULS.
ULS is primarily in English with limited bilingual options, which poses challenges in linguistically diverse communities.
The platform difficult to navigate, especially for new users.

Return on Investment

There is a savings of 5–10 hours per week on lesson planning.
In internal audits, schools using ULS had 20–30% fewer compliance errors related to missing progress data or misaligned instruction during IEP reviews.
There has been a 40% increase in student participation rates during ELA instruction and 30% higher completion of independent tasks within the first semester of ULS use.

All-in-one Curriculum

There is more time for teaching. There is a savings of 5–10 hours per week on lesson planning, thanks to ULS’s ready-to-use monthly instructional units, differentiated materials, and built-in visual supports. Daily structure and routines are consistent and predictable with patterns. Differentiated instruction is built in. Planning transitions and life skills is easier. For home-based instruction, ULS helps sustain instructional continuity through printable take-home packets.

User Impact

One of my students, who is non-verbal and non-mobil, was able to hear as well as partially see the pictures. He was also able to listen to the stories and questions. Although he was cognitively older, it was difficult to access him, and since he was in Junior High, his mom did not want any preschool work for him. She seemed somewhat satisfied with the program over others.

Usability

It has great visuals, provides auditory support and allows for packets to be printed in case our internet dies.

Alternatives Considered

ReadWorks offers specialized resources tailored for diverse learners, particularly those with special needs. For example, News-2-You focuses on current events with accessible content, while Boardmaker provides customizable visual supports and communication tools.

Key Insights

Do you think Unique Learning System delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Unique Learning System's feature set?

Yes

Did Unique Learning System live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Unique Learning System go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Unique Learning System again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Kami, Kahoot!, Read&Write

Likelihood to Recommend

It provides structured, differentiated curriculum and is accessible to non-verbal students. Additionally, It gives hybrid or home-based instruction for students with medical needs home/hospital instruction. For students aged 18–22, it focuses on job readiness, independent living, and community participation. Scenarios where ULS is less appropriate include that some students are cognitively lower but older chronologically, and their parents want lessons at their age level, which is difficult to address. Finally, Symbol support is helpful, but not sufficient for families unfamiliar with school routines.

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