| Feature | SPELL-3 | SPELL-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web-based app | Desktop/laptop software |
| OS Compatibility | macOS and Windows OS | Windows OS (not Mac compatible) |
| Device compatibility | Most tablets—including iPads, Chromebooks, and popular Android tablets—desktops, laptops | Desktops and laptops only |
| Remote access | Access the web-based program from anywhere; begin testing on one device, finish on another | Access the software program on your desktop or laptop; testing of a student must be started and completed on the same desktop or laptop |
| Remote (virtual) testing | Easily adapted for remote service delivery | Not intended for virtual service delivery |
| User interface | Ageless | Some users may dislike graphics and animations |
| Pricing | Pay per administration—pay only for the number of assessments you need to administer. Cost per administration decreases with increase in number of administrations purchased in a single transaction, and purchased administrations may be allocated among multiple users within an organization. | Pay one-time fee for each user license |
| Ability to simultaneously test multiple students | Included and unlimited | Not included. Additional user licenses must be purchased to simultaneously test multiple students |
| Grouping Tool | Included | Available at additional cost |
| Automatic upgrades | Includes automatic upgrades to newer versions for immediate access to new test features and scoring algorithms that reflect the most current research | Not available |
| Automatic updates | Includes automatic bug fixes and patches to the existing software | Not available |
| Storage/backup of student data | Securely stored and automatically backed up for you on our server | Stored on your local computer; requires manual backup |
| Research basis | Updated assessment aligns with most current research | Older assessment not aligned with most current research |
| Treatment plan report | Automatically created for you | Requires time-consuming manual transfer of data from SPELL-2 to Appendix E in the SPELL-Links to Reading & Writing curriculum |
| Easy examination of all responses made by a student, not just the errors that trigger goals | Built-in | Runs Separately |
FAQs
Is SPELL-2 still available for purchase?
No.
Can I keep using the SPELL-2 software I already purchased?
Yes. You may continue using your SPELL-2 CD or SPELL-2 downloaded software. However, we no longer provide tech support for the SPELL-2 CD and SPELL-2 downloaded software.
Can I still purchase additional user licenses for the SPELL-2 downloaded software?
No.
Can I still upgrade my SPELL-2 CD software to SPELL-2 download software?
No.
Once I purchase SPELL-3 test administrations, do I need to use them within a limited amount of time?
No. SPELL-3 test administrations never expire.