School Version - Children's Computer Learning Program

PALS is like no other educational software on the market ...

Teachers regular Education

NO ADULT SUPERVISION NEEDED:
PALS was designed to be used independently on the classroom computer. Once the student learns the program they can easily proceed through the lessons. There is a built-in timer for teacher convenience (you can set it for the number of minutes you want the student to work), and an inactivity buzzer that sounds at whatever number of minutes you set if the child’s mind (or body) is somewhere else.

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION:
PALS provides research-based instruction for the exact skills which your students need. If a student is unable to perform with the class during a particular time of the school day, have them go on the PALS program. This will eliminate frustration for the child and provide the child with important, individualized learning. It’s like having a tutor in the classroom, and will help each child meet curriculum standards.

EASY TO USE:
PALS is easy to use in the classroom. Just set up a schedule for those students using the program, and have it by the computer. Each child can bring up their own program and work until the timer goes off.

REPORTS:
You can print off a report of individual sessions, or ongoing progress from the beginning of the program. That way you know what the student has been doing without having to be there. The reports are also great for parent conferences to document ongoing progress.

ASSESSMENT:
You can evaluate an unlimited number of students using our standard or individualized assessment. This will give you detailed information on your student’s academic skills, which can be used to determine the starting lessons on PALS as well as for classroom planning.

Teachers special Education

NO ADULT SUPERVISION NEEDED FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN USE A COMPUTER MOUSE:
If the student does not use a mouse, an adult can assist, or use a touch screen.

IEP GOALS:
PALS makes IEP goals easy to meet since the program provides individualized tutoring for each student’s IEP goals. Students can use PALS on the computer and never leave the classroom.

ASSESSMENTS:
PALS offers an unlimited number of student assessments to establish the student’s current levels of achievement and document academic progress for classroom teaching.

BUILT-IN TIMER AND INACTIVITY BUZZER:
For teacher convenience there is a timer so you can decide how long you want the sessions, and an inactivity buzzer that sounds if the student’s mind (or body) is somewhere else.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
If your student is unable to use a mouse, you can have an adult sit with them and click on the picture which they point to or put their hand on. Note: don’t click on the correct response if they choose an incorrect response. Allow them to experience the consequence of the incorrect response (no reward, blank screen, and the item again presented with the correct response blinking), as this is an important part of the teaching process.

MOUSE GAMES:
It is important that the child learn computer skills as soon as they are able. Intermittently try the Mouse Games, which teach the child to use the computer mouse.

TEACCH AND PECS:
PALS can be used in addition to any other program such as TEACCH and PECS, and is broad-based enough to provide a complete pre-academic and academic curriculum in the classroom.

COMPLIANCE TEACHING:
If your student does not like to sit, go to the Compliance Teaching link on this page.