Course description
Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading uPAR is based on the work of Dr. Denise DeCoste and Linda Bastiani Wilson, authors of the widely embraced PAR (Protocol for Accommodations in Reading). Relying on subjective judgment, teachers are no better than chance, at determining when a student needs a read-aloud accommodation (Fuchs & Fuchs 2001).
According to the CAST Universal Design for Learning Framework all students benefit from multiple means of representation. The uPAR from Don Johnston is a quick screening that allows teachers to determine if students comprehend best when text is read silently by the student, read aloud by a human voice, or read aloud by a digital voice. The data then can be shared with students to provide feedback on how they best comprehend information. During the second session, participants will analyze classroom and individual student uPAR data.
The Access for All Project collected the following data during the 2022-23 school year.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
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review the educator instructions for creating a uPAR Protocol
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create a uPAR protocol
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analyze classroom summary uPAR data
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examine and discuss individual uPAR student data
Refund Policy
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.