Data Pack: Polaris
Polaris is software that provides guidance and support to educators throughout every stage of the IEP process: planning, writing, implementing, and reporting. Creating accurate, data‑driven roadmaps has never been easier, saving educators weeks of time per individual student and clearly pointing the way to compliance.
Version Control
Policy Owner(s): | Effective Date: | Last Reviewed Date: | ||
CTO | 30-APR-2025 | 30-APR-2025 | ||
Version | Date | Description | Author | Approved By |
1.0 | 30-APR-2025 | Initial document creation | Engineering Manager Global Compliance Officer | SVP, Engineering |
Polaris Features
Polaris main components/features consists of:
- Automated IEP actions: this IEP software solution includes recommendations for present levels, SMART goals, accommodations, modifications, and standards-aligned lessons.
- Embedded assessments: integrated assessments within Polaris provide complete student performance data, driving goal selection and ensuring compliance and effective IEP planning.
- Easy-to-read reports: quickly access reports that are comprehensive and easy to read, saving time and enabling data-driven decisions.
- Seamless data integration: sync data with our other education tools such as Unique Learning System and Inspire for detailed, factual and reliable IEP writing and progress monitoring.
- Resources, guidance and support: provides resources, detailed guidance and support for the IEP team, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration.
Data Flow
Subprocessors
Everway sub processors can be found in our publicly available sub processor list.
Data Processing
Feature Name | Data Collected | Purpose of Collection | Processing Location | Retention Period | Data Sensitivity |
IEP | Basic identifying information, assessment results, present level of performance, health information (if relevant), | The primary purpose of collecting this personal information is to create a comprehensive picture of the student's individual needs, allowing the IEP team (including parents) to develop appropriate goals, services, accommodations, and placements to ensure the student’s success. | USA | Until deleted | Medium |
Assessments | This can include questions used to identify level of performance related to skills, and rubric summaries of observations. | Identify student’s abilities related to various skills, strengths, and needs. | USA | Until deleted. | Medium |
Reports | Reports do not collect data, but instead aggregate data we have available about the student and their associated IEP. | Provide a comprehensive view of progress against IEP. | USA | Until deleted | Medium |
Data integration | See Data Pack for related capabilities to see their data collection. | Integration with other platform capabilities allow for use of their features such as assessments based on education material as part of IEPs. | USA | Until deleted | Medium |
Resources | N/A | Resources provide general support and recommendations to the IEP team | USA | Until deleted | Low |
Public Information