Model for Success in Special Education
AbleNet curriculum, software, and technology products serve the complete spectrum of students with disabilities—at all grade levels—who experience mild, moderate, or severe disabilities.
To that end, we have aligned our entire offering to state standards and IEP requirements. Our strategic partnerships with nationally-recognized researchers and curriculum writers enable us to provide effective instructional programs and tools for 21st century special education classrooms.
Administrators across the country are committed to programs and technology that can demonstrate visible student outcomes while meeting the accountability expectations of IDEA and NCLB. The diagram illustrates AbleNet’s commitment to special education and how our products and services address those needs.
Curriculum & Content Products
AbleNet Equals: Age-Neutral K-12 Mathematics Curriculum
Equals is a Pre K-12 curriculum that provides the best in mathematics instruction for educators who work with students in special education or in alternative education programs. It encompasses pre-readiness math skills (attending, cause and effect, etc.), fundamental math skills (numbers and operations, measurement, and estimation), and higher order math skills (data analysis, probability, spatial sense, geometry, algebra, and problem solving). Each lesson provides three levels of instruction for students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.
AbleNet Equals Canadian Edition: Age-Neutral K-12 Mathematics Curriculum
Equals is a Pre K-12 curriculum that provides the best in mathematics instruction for educators who work with students in special education or in alternative education programs. It encompasses pre-readiness math skills (attending, cause and effect, etc.), fundamental math skills (numbers and operations, measurement, and estimation), and higher order math skills (data analysis, probability, spatial sense, geometry, algebra, and problem solving). Each lesson provides three levels of instruction for students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.
AbleNet Equals: Pre-Algebra & Pre-Geometry Math Curriculum
When students move from basic skills in mathematics to more complex thinking and doing, there is a shift of focus. In Equals Pre-Algebra and Pre-Geometry, students prepare for the more complex convergence of math content areas – measurement and geometry, algebra and numbers and operations, data analysis and algebra, algebra and geometry. Equals Pre-Algebra and Pre-Geometry is about relationships more than ever – Equals Pre-Algebra & Pre-Geometry provides students with the confidence they need to reach new levels in mathematics and to succeed in higher order math skills.
AbleNet Editions Big Books, by George! Comprehension Programs
AbleNet Editions Big Books, by George! Classroom Libraries
AbleNet Editions Big Books, by George! Communication Programs
Big Books by George! and AbleNet combine forces to create literacy and communication packages that combine beautiful materials, assistive technology, and instructional strategy guides for students with disabilities.
Splash Extended School Year
Splash is the answer to summer academic maintenance for your students. This complete program offers engaging age- and ability-appropriate content for communication, social interaction, reading, math, health, science, and more, ready to go for summer sessions. Topics focus on the comfortable pace of extended schooling, with all materials included for each lesson and activity.
MEville to WEville
MEville to WEville is the first researched-based literacy curriculum developed specifically for students with disabilities in the moderate to severe range. Designed to build a classroom community that promotes a sense of belonging, each unit offers students a new and different perspective on themselves, their families, and their school.
Extending MEville to WEville with Literacy Starters
The MEville to WEville™ with Literacy Starters Program originated based on the belief that students with significant disabilities can, and deserve the opportunity to, develop generalizable literacy skills that can be applied in novel contexts, on assessments, and in every day life. The curriculum provides the type of scaffolding necessary for students to achieve this goal.
Play & Learn
Play & Learn is a 12-month preschool curriculum specifically developed for children of ALL abilities! So easy for educators, para professionals, and other classroom staff to understand and set up. Play & Learn equips students with the essential "readiness skills" that every student needs as they enter kindergarten. Reading ,writing, and communication are integrated into lessons that help children explore new goals and meet IEP objectives.
Focus on Math
AbleNet Editions Book Sets provide exciting and engaging literacy programs that combine gorgeous materials with research-driven instructional strategies to meet your students' standards-based outcome needs. AbleNet Editions' three unique Math book sets build on math and literacy skills through student chosen topics. AbleNet Editions Math Book sets A, B, & C progress at a natural pace and feature graphs, charts, high-interest photos, glossaries, problem solving, and "What Did I Learn?" questions. All three sets are also directly correlated to the Equals Math program, the premier math program for students with disabilities. With a proven track record to increase knowledge and understanding of math and non-fiction topics, AbleNet Editions Math book sets are your ticket to a great school year!
Focus on Science
AbleNet Editions Book Sets provide exciting and engaging literacy programs that combine gorgeous materials with research-driven instructional strategies to meet your students' standards-based outcome needs. AbleNet Editions' three unique Science book sets build on Science and literacy skills through student chosen topics. AbleNet Editions Science Book sets A, B, & C progress at a natural pace and feature graphs, charts, high-interest photos, glossaries, problem solving, and "What Did I Learn?" questions. With a proven track record to increase knowledge and understanding of Science and non-fiction topics, AbleNet Editions Science book sets are your ticket to a great school year!
Calculator Tutor
AbleNet's Calculator Tutor™ is the perfect tool to teach students math skills or to provide additional practice for students struggling to use a calculator. Featuring a large on-screen talking calculator, AbleNet's Calculator Tutor software offers exercises that vary in complexity to help students of differing abilities. A hint feature promotes successful choice-making for students who benefit from prompting. A quiz option with scoring reports allows you to assess and monitor student progress. AbleNet's Calculator Tutor software works especially well with touchscreens and is also switch compatible.
Read, Write, Grow!
• Dozens of educational e-Books
• Writing for students of any ability
• Complete system including e-reading, e-writing, and e-testing
• Customizable options for each student
• Integrated assistive technology options
Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions
Weekly Reader and AbleNet have teamed up to provide you scientifically proven, specially designed content for your secondary or elementary students in special education.