Iowa's Access for ALL
Start Date: 2025-04-23
Time: 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT
Speakers: Presented by Nik Poulakidas and MeLissa Lawson
Sign up for part 1 of the Iowa webinar series
In part 1 of Getting started with Access for ALL webinar series, join:
- Nik Poulakidas, Customer Success Manager at Everway (formerly Texthelp)
- MeLissa Lawson, Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Consultant at the Iowa Department of Education (DoE)
Together, they will lead an insightful discussion on uPar (Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading)—a powerful, data-driven tool designed to identify students who would benefit from read-aloud support.
Now available for free to all Iowa districts upon request, uPar helps ensure equitable access to reading accommodations and supports improved student outcomes.
Join this 30-minute webinar to learn:
- What the Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPar) is
- Why it’s important for struggling learners in your district
- How it identifies a student’s need for reading accommodation tools
- How reading accommodation tools like Read&Write can support struggling learners with their literacy needs
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring accessible reading support to all students who need it in your district!
Meet the Speakers
Nik Poulakidas
Strategic Customer Success Manager at Everway (Formerly Texthelp)
MeLissa Lawson
Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Consultant at Iowa Department of Education (DOE)
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