Align IEPs, instruction, and student progress in one connected workflow
What’s it about
Discover how districts are connecting instruction and IEP development to create student-centered special education workflows. In this webinar, hear directly from Fresno ISD educators about how they use Unique Learning System (ULS) and Polaris together to streamline IEP development, improve instructional alignment with IEP goals, and better support students with complex learning needs.
You’ll also see a live demonstration of Polaris and explore how the platform works alongside ULS to help special education teams save time, strengthen compliance, and make more data-driven decisions.
What you’ll learn
- How districts are aligning instruction and IEP development using ULS and Polaris
- Ways to streamline IEP documentation and reduce administrative burden
- How instructional data from ULS can inform present levels, goal development, and progress monitoring in Polaris
- What’s new in Polaris, including upcoming enhancements and product innovations that help save hours with IEP writing and goal development
- Strategies for improving consistency, collaboration, and compliance across special education teams
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for current Unique Learning System customers, including:
- Special Education Directors and Coordinators
- Case Managers and Special Education Teachers
- Instructional Coaches and Program Specialists
- Administrators supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities
- District leaders focused on instructional alignment, compliance, and student outcomes
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Meet the speakers
Emilie Koss
Solutions Specialist
Emilie Koss is a former special education teacher with 15 years of experience supporting students with severe to profound autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Throughout her time in the classroom, she used Everway solutions to provide accessible, differentiated instruction and meaningful learning opportunities for her students. Emilie now serves as a Solutions Specialist at Everway, where she has spent the past two years partnering with educators and districts to implement tools that support inclusive learning and student success.
Matt Shull
Senior Product Manager
Matt Shull is a Senior Product Manager at Everway with over 10 years of EdTech experience spanning K-12, higher education, and adult education. He leads product strategy across Everway's IEP products, and designed and drives the Shared IEP Services platform, unifying three acquired products into a connected AI and compliance layer for special education teams nationwide.
Lacey Stone
Special Education Teacher
Lacey Stone is a high school Special Education Teacher with more than 10 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including the past eight years as an ALPs (Alternative Learning Pathways) teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from Fresno State and her Education Specialist credential from National University. Lacey specializes in designing individualized instruction that promotes independence, communication, and meaningful community engagement for students with significant support needs. Her commitment to education earned her recognition as a district finalist for Excellence in Education 2024, and she was recently recognized by a local organization at Fresno State for her contributions to education.
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