App/Extension Approval Request

Submitted App/Extension Approval Request

Submitted By: sgrover on 4/28/2025 8:48:56 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Upland Terrace Elementary
Requestor Title*: Teacher
App/Extension Name*: Read&Write for Google Chrome
App/Extension Description*: This is an extension that reads any text online including forms. It also does voice to text, but only in the premium version. In the free version is reads text aloud, has text and picture dictionaries, highlights as it reads aloud, and has screen masking.
Type of App/Extension*: Microsoft Store|Google Play|Browser Extension
App/Extension Licensing*: Free|Purchased
URL (Required)*: https://www.texthelp.com/products/read-and-write-education/for-google-chrome/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: I would have my nonreading students use it to hear tests in Google Forms read to them. This means that they will be able to experience more independence by doing it themselves, repeat if they need it, and I don't have to try to juggle reading and helping all 5 of them.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): I have just been using the free version. Also, I don't know about if student data is shared, the question below. The Privacy Policy does emphasize that user data is protected and not used for purposes outside of the extension's core functionality or shared with third parties without explicit consent
Vendor Technical Contact Name: Everway? Texthelp?
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for App/Extension*: Kindergarten
Upper Grade Range for App/Extension*: Kindergarten
Category*: Curriculum / Classroom Educational Technology
Is student data shared with the App/Extension vendor?*: No

Submitted App/Extension Review Form

Submitted By: dgarahana on 4/29/2025 10:06:53 AM
Send to Educational Technology for approval?*: Yes
Packageable in Ivanti*: No
ISE Exception*: No
ISE Notes:
Desktop Management Team Approved*: Yes
Notes: Google Chrome extension.
Icon URL:
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: cslarsen on 4/29/2025 11:55:41 AM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: Not Applicable
Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Teacher/Learning Approach*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Flexibility*: Not Applicable
Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable

Productivity

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable
Flexibility*: Not Applicable

Assessment

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable
Comments: Approved. This program has already been in use by the special education department for multiple years.

Approved*: Yes

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: rranthony on 4/29/2025 1:37:46 PM
Approved*: Yes
Notes: