FirstWork for Special Education Classrooms
For special education classrooms
Your students deserve lessons that hold their attention. FirstWork replaces printed flashcards with structured tablet-based learning. Built-in prompts, automatic progress tracking, and programs you can reuse session after session. No laminating. No setup time. Free trial · No credit card required · Takes you straight to the App Store or Play Store
Used in classrooms at
Pine Lake Preparatory Appling County School System A+ Illinois + ABA clinics nationwide

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FirstWork DTT session on iPad showing receptive ID trial with 4-item field

"I have a student who asks to do FirstWork often. She didn't want to take a break from it. I think that speaks volumes that it is very student-friendly and teaches students in a way that allows them to be successful."

Grace Huey · SPED Teacher, Pine Lake Preparatory
A session in three steps. You build a program once. After that, any session is a tap away.
Step 1 Build your program

Choose from 10,000+ images or upload your own. Set field size, prompts, and error correction. Done in under a minute.

Step 2 Run the session on a tablet

Your student taps the correct image. Prompts and error correction run automatically. No manual timing, no scattered notes.

Step 3 Progress is already tracked

Every trial is logged automatically. Review accuracy by session, target, or day. Export a CSV anytime for IEP documentation.

Less prep. Cleaner data. More engaged students.
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Stop building materials from scratch

10,000+ built-in stimulus images, organized by category. Upload your own for custom targets. Programs are reusable and shareable across your team.

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IEP-ready data, automatically

Every trial is logged as it happens. Accuracy by target, session, and date. Export a CSV whenever you need data for IEP meetings or progress reports.

Consistent error correction, every time

Configurable error correction runs the same way on every trial. No variability between paraprofessionals, no forgetting the procedure mid-session.

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Students stay on task

The built-in reward system grants timed access to a preferred app after completing a lesson. Work first, then app access. Keeps learners motivated throughout.

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Share programs across your classroom

Generate a Lesson Code from any program and share it with paraprofessionals instantly. Everyone runs the same program, the same way.

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Student data stays on your device

FirstWork does not collect or transmit any student data. Everything is stored locally on your tablet. FERPA and IDEA-compliant by design.

From SPED teachers and school programs.
Student engagement
"I have one student who asks to do FirstWork often. She didn't want to take a break from it — she wanted to keep going through the lesson. That speaks volumes about how student-friendly it is."
Grace Huey SPED Teacher, Pine Lake Preparatory
Independent learning
"The process of the program — work first and then app access — is very motivating to the learners and encourages them to stay on task. We have seen a huge improvement in the independent use of technology."
Appling County School System Georgia
Learner attentiveness
"The kids responded so positively, many of them looked forward to using the app and remained attentive throughout their sessions. It brought an element of fun to learning that made a real difference."
Hilary Ottaviano BCBA
Client attentiveness
"One of the standout benefits we've noticed is how many clients respond more attentively to stimuli on the iPad compared to traditional methods like printed pictures. The interactive format captures their interest in a way static materials often do not."
Sarah Costa Director of Clinical Excellence, Bierman Autism Centers
Try it yourself, or bring your school on board. If you need to get your coordinator or principal on board, book a walkthrough. We'll show you how it works and help you figure out the right fit for your school.
Start a free trial

Download FirstWork and try it with your own students. Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.

Try it free No credit card · Takes you straight to the App Store or Play Store
Things schools usually ask us.
Can our school or district pay for this, not individual teachers? Yes. Organization accounts are how most schools get set up. An admin distributes a single org code; teachers and paraprofessionals enter it and get full access with no individual billing. Book a walkthrough and we'll walk you through how it works for your setup.
Does this work on school-issued iPads? Yes. FirstWork works on any iPad or Android tablet. It doesn't require any special IT configuration, and all student data is stored locally on the device. Nothing is uploaded or transmitted to external servers.
We already use Boom Cards and Teachers Pay Teachers. How is this different? Boom Cards and TPT are great for individual teachers. FirstWork is built for teams: shared program libraries, automatic trial-by-trial data collection, built-in error correction, and organization-wide access from a single account. If you're running structured learning sessions with students who have IEPs, FirstWork is purpose-built for that workflow in a way that general ed tools aren't.
Is student data private and compliant? All data stays on your device. FirstWork does not collect, transmit, or store any student information. No cloud sync, no third-party access. Everything lives on your school's hardware.
What's the walkthrough call actually like? It's a 30-minute call with no pressure and no sales pitch. We'll show you the product in a real session, answer your questions, and give you what you need to present it to your coordinator or principal if you decide it's a fit.

Ready to see it with your own students?

Book a free walkthrough or start a trial today. Either way, you'll know within one session whether it's the right fit.

No credit card required · Works on any iPad or Android tablet · Full access for 7 days