uPar is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) tool designed to help educators identify which students would benefit from reading accommodations, such as text-to-speech. It assesses students’ reading comprehension both independently and with read-aloud support, providing data-driven insights to inform Individualized Education Program (IEP) recommendations and inclusive teaching strategies. uPar is platform-agnostic, working across Chromebooks, iPads, PCs, Macs, and Android devices, and integrates with educational ecosystems via SSO, Google Classroom, and other configurations.

Key Features

Research-based assessment

• Developed from academic research and real-world implementation.
• Provides accurate recommendations for reading accommodations.

Read-aloud accommodation analysis

• Compares students’ comprehension with and without text-to-speech.
• Identifies students who benefit from audio support.

Extra time tracking

• Measures additional time needed for independent reading versus listening.
• Supplies data on the most common testing accommodations.

Advanced AI voices

• Uses lifelike text-to-speech voices to enhance focus and comprehension.
• Improves student engagement with digital content.

Real-time data and reporting

• Provides immediate data for educators and students.
• Supports IEP documentation with printable/savable reports.

Student feedback

• Delivers direct feedback to students.
• Encourages student self-awareness and agency in learning.

Comprehensive platform support

• Works on all major devices and operating systems.
• Easy setup with multiple integration options for schools and districts.

Benefits

Supports inclusive education

• Enables more students to access grade-level content.
• Helps educators move beyond leveled reading groups to interest-based learning.

Data-driven decision making

• Provides proof of effective accommodations.
• Facilitates ongoing monitoring and adjustment of support strategies.

Improves student self-esteem and independence

• Allows students, especially those with dyslexia, to access content independently.
• Empowers students to understand and advocate for their learning needs.

Streamlines IEP processes

• Supplies clear, actionable data for IEP meetings and documentation.
• Simplifies the process of identifying and justifying accommodations.