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Your All-in-One Destination for Literacy, Language, Speech, and Communication

Access an ever growing data-driven library of learning and therapeutic activities for speech, language and communication skills​

Trusted By 250,000+ Educators in 70 Countries

What makes Smarty Ears Remarkable?

Manage your Special Education Caseload with Ease

Smarty Ears Online simplifies caseload management by providing an intuitive platform where professionals can organize and access information on all their students. This individualized approach is the core of student individualization. Each aspect of our solution converges to provide the most custom experience for students. Plus, students love creating their own custom avatar.

The most comprehensive interactive content solution

Your All-in-One Destination for Literacy, Language, Speech, and Communication! Dive into hundreds of interactive and adaptive activities tailored for articulation, expressive language, phonological awareness, and so much more.

Hundreds of Ready to Play Activities

Dive into hundreds of ready-to-play activities, specially designed to engage students and spark their love for learning. Just sit with the child and go! Looking for a more effective solo screen time? We got it too. Assign activities for each child to continue to practice their skills outside of intervention time.

Receptive & Expressive Language

With the ability to customize experiences for individual needs, we make mastering receptive and expressive language not just attainable but enjoyable, setting the stage for lifelong communication success.

Literacy

Immerse students in the world of literacy with Smarty Ears Online. Our activities provide targeted practice in essential areas such as phonics, letter identification, early reading, vocabulary development, and more.

Phonological Awareness

Our activities focus on the building blocks of reading. From rhyming exercises to syllable segmentation, these tools foster a deep understanding of phonological concepts.

Speech & Articulation

A library of several games specifically designed to practice speech sounds. Select the sound and go!

Social Communication

Access thousands of prompts that will target inferencing, perspective taking, conversational transitions, turn-taking and more!

Reading Comprehension

With exercises students are guided to build connections, make inferences, and think critically. The engaging and adaptive platform ensures that learners at all levels find suitable challenges and rewards.

Engaging activities with audio and visual prompts

Harness the power of hundreds of ready-to-play activities crafted by experts in the field. Smarty Ears Online brings targeted practice to your students, empowering them to reach new heights in their communication skills.

Monitor Student Progress Like Never Before

Individualized insights at your fingertips

Through real-time data and insights, Smarty Ears’ tools allow educators to closely track a child’s progress. These actionable insights assist in making informed decisions, adjusting strategies, and ensuring that the child’s unique needs are met.

Our platform is more than just a collection of games and activities; it’s a strategic partner in your mission to provide exceptional, personalized care. With Smarty Ears Online, you can:

  • Track Real-time Progress: Receive immediate feedback on student performance in key areas such as literacy, articulation, expressive language, and more.
  • Create Personalized Plans: Design and implement tailored therapy plans that adapt to each student’s unique needs and pace.
  • Analyze Trends and Patterns: Utilize robust analytics to identify progress trends, recognize areas of improvement, and strategize interventions.

Unlocking Children's Potential:

Data-Driven Insights as the Key to Success​

Without continual monitoring and data-driven insights, we can’t effectively chart a path for their future success or provide the targeted support they need to thrive. 

From Our CEO

Mindset Shift is Imperative

Embracing data-driven insights is more than just a technological advancement; it’s a philosophical shift that places the child at the center of the educational process. As a mother, I want to make sure we are all doing what we can to make sure my kids succeed. We can’t achieve that without monitoring what is effective and what must be revamped.

By harnessing the power of data, all stakeholders in a child’s development journey can work synergistically to unlock potential and pave the way for success. Smarty Ears Online embodies this approach, providing a comprehensive platform that resonates with the contemporary needs of special education. Join the revolution, and let data-driven insights transform your practice. 

Barbara Fernandes, M.S CCC-SLP

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Amplify Special Education Impact

With widespread staffing shortages, it's becoming increasingly challenging for schools to provide individualized interventions and support to students with special needs. However, technology can transform how students with special needs are supported. Smarty Ears' digital platform is specifically designed for school districts to help their special education staff amplify their impact on students.

At Smarty Ears, we understand the challenges that school districts and special education staff face in providing the best possible support to students. With our digital platform, we offer a range of adaptive learning activities and therapeutic solutions to support children's development.

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Monthly Basic Professional

$29/month
  • Manage 100 Student Accounts
  • Access hundreds of Activities
  • Automatic data tracking
  • Built in Goal Bank
  • Hassle Free Cancelation
  • Individual student login
  • Caregiver login and collaboration
  • Collaborate with other educators
  • Transfer Students to New Staff

Empowering Clinicians & Educators, Transforming Lives.

Unlocking Potential Across Devices.

A World of Speech, Language and Literacy at Your Fingertips

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Explore the innovative platform that's disrupting the special education field. Enjoy 30 days of free access to Smarty Ears Online, and experience high-quality activities and powerful data tracking tailored to your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smarty Ears Online?

Smarty Ears Online is a groundbreaking digital platform designed to support children with speech impairment and learning disabilities. By leveraging innovative technology, it provides special education professionals, parents, and educational institutions with access to individually adaptive learning activities and therapeutic solutions.

Focused on creating a more accessible and effective approach to speech and language therapy, Smarty Ears Online offers a range of applications and tools tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. With the ability to track and analyze progress data, it enhances the collaboration between therapists, educators, and families, ensuring a cohesive and targeted approach to supporting children’s development.

Designed with both school and home use in mind, Smarty Ears Online aims to bridge the gap in special education services, providing continuous, data-driven support that aligns with each child’s learning objectives and Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Through Smarty Ears Online, users can access a suite of resources, including interactive games, assessment tools, and reporting features, all developed with expert insight from the field of Speech-Language Pathology. By streamlining the therapy process and engaging children in a fun and motivating way, Smarty Ears Online represents a transformative solution in the field of special education technology.

You can try Smarty Ears Online here.

Are Smarty Ears' tools compatible with various devices and platforms? What are the system requirements?

Smarty Ears’ tools are designed with versatility in mind, ensuring accessibility across various devices and platforms. They are compatible with iOS devices, including iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch, as well as Android tablets and smartphones. Additionally, Smarty Ears Online is accessible through web browsers, making it available on Windows and Mac computers.

System Requirements:

  1. iOS Devices: Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
  2. Android Devices: Requires Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later.
  3. Web Browsers: Supports the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. A stable internet connection is recommended for optimal performance.
  4. Screen Size: Optimized for a wide range of screen sizes, from smartphones to tablets and desktop monitors.

These system requirements ensure a smooth and efficient user experience, enabling therapists, educators, and families to utilize Smarty Ears’ tools across various settings, whether in the classroom, therapy room, or at home. It is recommended to keep devices and browsers up to date to enjoy the latest features and enhancements.

What makes Smarty Ears' tools and applications unique in supporting children with speech impairment and learning disabilities?

Smarty Ears’ tools and applications stand out in the field of supporting children with speech impairment and learning disabilities for several unique reasons:

  1. Specialized Design: Each tool and application is thoughtfully designed by speech-language professionals who understand the specific needs and challenges faced by children with speech and learning disabilities. This ensures that the content is not only engaging but also therapeutically sound.

  2. Customization: Smarty Ears’ tools allow for individualized settings, enabling therapists, educators, and parents to tailor activities and support according to each child’s unique requirements. This ensures personalized intervention and maximizes learning potential.

  3. Innovation: Leveraging cutting-edge technology, Smarty Ears continually updates and expands its offerings to include the latest advancements in digital therapeutic and educational technology. Their products often lead the way in incorporating new methods and ideas.

  4. Data Tracking and Analysis: The applications offer automated data tracking, analysis, and reporting features. This technology saves valuable time for professionals and provides insights into the child’s progress, strengths, and areas needing further support.

  5. Family Involvement: Smarty Ears recognizes the importance of family in the therapeutic process. Their applications are designed to be user-friendly, allowing parents to be actively involved in their child’s learning journey. This promotes continuity between therapy sessions and home practice.

  6. Integration with School Systems: Smarty Ears has developed solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into special education departments, enhancing the support that schools can offer to students with learning disabilities.

  7. Affordability and Accessibility: With a focus on reducing barriers to quality therapeutic tools, Smarty Ears offers cost-effective solutions that do not compromise on quality. This broadens the reach of these critical resources to more children and families in need.

  8. Diverse Offerings: The extensive library of applications covers a wide spectrum of speech and language goals, ranging from articulation and language development to social skills and literacy. This makes it a one-stop destination for diverse therapeutic needs.

  9. Commitment to Inclusivity: Smarty Ears demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusivity by ensuring their tools are accessible to a broad range of students with varying abilities, learning styles, and cultural backgrounds.

  10. Global Impact: With a footprint that goes beyond the United States, Smarty Ears’ tools have a global impact, reaching children, professionals, and families across different countries and cultures.

Overall, the combination of specialized design, innovation, customization, and a commitment to inclusive and accessible learning makes Smarty Ears’ tools and applications an unparalleled resource in supporting children with speech impairment and learning disabilities.

What is the difference between Smarty Ears Online and Smarty Ears apps?

Smarty Ears Online

  1. Platform: Web-based platform accessible through internet browsers on computers and tablets.
  2. Accessibility: Can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, allowing for greater flexibility.
  3. Content: Offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources, often updated and expanded, available in one centralized location.
  4. Subscription Model: Typically operates on a subscription basis, providing access to various tools and resources as part of a package.
  5. Collaboration Features: May include features that allow collaboration between professionals, parents, and teachers, such as shared progress tracking and customizable goals.
  6. Intended Users: Often designed for speech therapists, special education professionals, and educators who require extensive resources for varied needs.

Smarty Ears Apps

  1. Platform: Individual applications downloadable on mobile devices, tablets, and sometimes computers.
  2. Accessibility: Can be accessed offline once downloaded, providing convenience in various settings.
  3. Content: Each app is specialized for a particular area of speech and language therapy, such as articulation, language comprehension, or social skills.
  4. Purchase Model: Usually sold separately, allowing users to pick and choose specific apps according to their needs.
  5. Individual Use: Designed with both professionals and parents in mind, these apps can be used in therapy sessions, schools, or at home for practice.
  6. Intended Users: Suitable for speech therapists, educators, parents, and caregivers looking for targeted interventions and support for specific areas of development.

In summary, Smarty Ears Online offers a broad and interconnected platform with various tools, making it suitable for comprehensive therapy and education. In contrast, Smarty Ears apps provide specialized, individual tools catering to specific needs and preferences. Both are essential components of the Smarty Ears ecosystem, providing flexible solutions for the diverse needs of children with speech impairment and learning disabilities.

What are the purchase options and pricing plans available for educational institutions?

Smarty Ears Online: Educational Institutions

At Smarty Ears, we understand the unique needs of educational institutions and have tailored our offerings to provide the best support for children with speech impairment and learning disabilities.

Site Licenses: We offer site licenses that allow unlimited access for students while charging on a per-educator basis. Our flexible plans can be customized to fit the specific requirements of each organization, ensuring that every child gets the attention and support they deserve.

Volume Discounts: Recognizing the importance of accessible tools for large organizations, we provide volume discounts for bulk purchases. Our team will work with you to find the best solutions for your institution’s needs.

App Purchases: Available Through Apple’s App Store

Smarty Ears’ innovative apps are available exclusively through Apple’s App Store. As we do not directly sell the apps, purchases, including volume discounts for educational purposes, are handled by Apple. For more information on Apple’s educational volume discounts and how to make bulk purchases for your organization, please visit the App Store.

By providing both online solutions and specialized apps, Smarty Ears is committed to offering comprehensive and accessible tools to support educational professionals, parents, and children in the journey of learning and development.

Please feel free to reach out to our support team for further assistance with choosing the best options for your organization, or explore our website for more detailed information.

How are Smarty Ears' tools integrated into existing special education curricula or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)?

Smarty Ears’ tools are designed with the flexibility and adaptability to be seamlessly integrated into existing special education curricula and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Here’s how:

Alignment with Educational Goals

  • Customized Learning Paths: Smarty Ears’ tools can be tailored to meet the specific learning objectives and goals outlined in a child’s IEP. Educators and therapists can select from a wide range of activities and exercises that align with the child’s developmental milestones and educational targets.
  • Compliance with Standards: Our tools are developed in accordance with widely recognized educational and therapeutic standards, ensuring that they complement and enhance existing special education curricula.

Collaborative Support

  • Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Smarty Ears facilitates collaboration between special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals. This unified approach ensures that the child’s entire support team can access, contribute to, and monitor progress within a centralized platform.
  • Parent Involvement: Our tools provide opportunities for parents and caregivers to actively participate in the child’s learning process. This bridges the gap between home and school, reinforcing learning and promoting consistent support.

Data-Driven Insights

  • Progress Monitoring: Through real-time data and insights, Smarty Ears’ tools allow educators to closely track a child’s progress. These actionable insights assist in making informed decisions, adjusting strategies, and ensuring that the child’s unique needs are met.
  • Reporting Compatibility: Our system can generate reports that can be integrated into a child’s IEP documentation, providing a comprehensive view of the child’s ongoing development and achievements.

Accessibility and Flexibility

  • Device Compatibility: Smarty Ears’ tools can be accessed on various platforms and devices, ensuring that learning can continue beyond the classroom. This flexibility accommodates different learning environments and caters to the individual preferences and needs of each child.

Conclusion

Smarty Ears’ commitment to innovation and excellence in special education ensures that our tools not only align with but actively enhance existing curricula and IEPs. By fostering a holistic, data-driven, and personalized approach, we empower professionals and families to provide the best possible support for children with speech impairment and learning disabilities.

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