Summary
Iowa schools now have free access to Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) to assess if students (Grades 3+) comprehend better by reading or listening. Central Rivers AEA offers a support package with training on setup, data use, instruction and assistive technology.
The Iowa Department of Education is providing Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) at no cost to all Iowa districts to assess whether students (Grades 3+) comprehend better by reading or listening. Central Rivers AEA offers a uPAR Implementation Support Package with training on setup, data analysis, instruction, assistive technology and sustainability.
Why uPAR?
- Identifies individual reading strengths.
- Quick to administer, saving valuable instructional time.
- Suitable for all students, including those with learning differences.
- Backed by educational research for reliable results.
How can Central Rivers AEA help your school?
Central Rivers AEA offers a comprehensive uPAR Implementation Support Package. The CRAEA uPAR Implementation Package includes four training sessions to support effective use of uPAR. Schools start with a virtual action-planning session, followed by an in-person workshop on interpreting results. Another in-person session focuses on using uPAR data for instruction and assistive technology, and the package concludes with a virtual session on long-term implementation and continuous improvement.
Getting started
To access uPAR for free, school districts must first complete the District uPAR Deployment Form. For CRAEA implementation support, districts can review package pricing and details, check the overview flyer or contact Sarah Nelson, CRAEA Director of IT and Special Programs, for more information.