Create high-quality, compliant IEPs with confidence
Writing IEPs is time-intensive and high-stakes. Polaris helps educators produce clear, compliant plans more efficiently, freeing up time to focus on teaching and student progress.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) made easy
Easily create, implement and monitor IEPs tailored to each student’s needs. Polaris saves time by generating present level statements and suggesting SMART goals based on assessments.
Trusted by schools and districts nationwide
Polaris ensures educators have everything they need to track student growth and make informed decisions, every step of the way.
The Polaris difference
Helping every student reach their full potential as educators can make data-driven decisions with our innovative IEP software.
Monitor progress clearly and make timely adjustments
Educators need a simple way to track progress and respond quickly when students need additional support. Polaris brings performance data together in one place to support informed decision-making.
Support collaboration and consistency at scale
Districts need consistency across IEPs while supporting collaboration among teams. Polaris helps align practice and reduce variation, without adding administrative burden.
“Polaris makes it easy to find and share reports on students’ performance.”
Connected solutions for better results
Connected solutions for better results
Seamlessly integrate Unique Learning System and Polaris to streamline your IEP process. ULS provides the data, and Polaris turns it into actionable insights, from present levels to SMART goals and instruction. Polaris also suggests ULS lessons aligned with IEP goals, syncing data for seamless progress tracking.
Polaris product updates
We regularly update our products with new features and enhancements.
Saving time while creating quality programs
11 hours+ saved compared to traditional IEP writing, here’s how:
6+ hours
saved in administering benchmarks and assessments.
50 mins
saved in writing present level statements.
3+ hours
saved in writing SMART goals and objectives.
40 mins
saved in completing other parts of a compliant IEP.
What sets Everway apart
Count on award-winning edtech tools
Pricing options
What's included: (All prices listed in USD)
- Step-by-step guidance throughout the entire IEP process
- Real-time progress monitoring
- Automated IEP recommendations for present levels, SMART goals, accommodations, modifications, and standards-aligned lessons.
- Integration with other education tools
$499.99
10-pack of student licenses per year
Includes unlimited access for service providers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Polaris software and how does it support the IEP process?
Polaris software streamlines the IEP process from planning and writing to implementation and monitoring, saving educators hours. With automated recommendations, SMART goals, and step-by-step guidance, Polaris provides a user-friendly platform that makes creating, monitoring, and adjusting IEPs easier and more effective.
How does it differ from other IEP software for schools?
Polaris is a comprehensive IEP software designed for special education needs. Unlike other IEP software, Polaris offers integrated assessments, standards-aligned SMART IEP goals, and collaboration tools that bring the entire IEP team together. Its data-driven approach and tailored recommendations set it apart, helping schools develop truly personalized and compliant education plans.
Does Polaris serve students following both general education and extended standards?
Yes, Polaris includes assessments and standards-aligned goals for students on both general education and extended standards. Teachers writing IEPs for students accessing either the general education curriculum or a modified core curriculum, such as Unique Learning System, benefit from Polaris’s guidance on IEP writing, instructional implementation, progress monitoring, and reporting.
Is Polaris like a goal bank, where all students have similar goals?
No, Polaris is much more than a goal bank. Polaris recommends individualized, compliant, standards-aligned IEP SMART goals based on each student’s specific assessment data. Teachers can also customize IEP goals as needed to meet individual requirements.
Do teachers need to analyze assessment data for present level statements and progress monitoring reports?
No, Polaris analyzes the data for you. Collected data is presented in an easy-to-read, interpretive format in present level statements and as user-friendly graphs, allowing all IEP team members to quickly understand progress and insights.
Does Polaris only support school-age students with academic needs?
No, Polaris supports students from preschool through transition age, addressing all academic areas of need, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Polaris also supports students with behavioral, motor, communication, social, emotional, adaptive, functional, vision, and hearing needs.
How does Polaris support SMART IEP goal setting?
Polaris is specifically designed to support educators in creating standards-aligned SMART goals based on individual student data. With its intuitive setup, teachers can develop accurate, compliant goals that reflect each student’s current performance and specific needs, making sure that each IEP is meaningful and actionable.
How do you track data and monitor progress on IEP goals in Polaris?
Polaris simplifies tracking with easy-to-read reports and data visualization tools. As students progress, Polaris updates performance metrics in real time, allowing teachers to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed to support continuous growth.