Boardmaker 7
A symbol-based special education authoring platform with 74,000+ PCS symbols for creating communication, learning and behavioural materials.
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The Boardmaker 7 in brief
Boardmaker 7 is a special education content-creation platform built around more than 74,000 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS). Educators and therapists can use templates or build materials from scratch for communication, literacy, curriculum access, behaviour support and classroom participation. Materials can be printed or prepared digitally, and existing resources from older Boardmaker versions can be imported. Boardmaker 7 Standard is compatible with Windows, Mac and Chromebook and is available as a one-time purchase for one user on up to two devices, while subscription options add broader teaching and student-management features.
Why teams choose the Boardmaker 7
74,000+ PCS symbols
Create consistent symbol-supported resources using one of the world's most established special education symbol libraries.
Templates plus custom authoring
Start from ready-made formats or create materials from scratch for communication, teaching, behaviour and participation.
Print and digital resources
Produce low-tech boards, worksheets and classroom materials as well as digital activities.
Bring older resources forward
Import saved content from previous Boardmaker versions so established materials do not have to be rebuilt.
Quick facts
Symbol library
74,000+ PCS
Platforms
Windows / Mac / Chromebook
Standard license
Up to 2 devices
Purchase model
One-time + subscriptions
Every supply includes assessment, set-up, personalisation and training by our specialists. Unsure between options? Start with the condition or book a free consultation.
Is this right for you?
Teachers, therapists, schools and families who create symbol-supported communication and learning materials. Boardmaker 7 is not primarily a speech-generating AAC app; its strength is giving teams a consistent PCS-based toolkit for designing low-tech communication supports, teaching resources, visual schedules and personalised learning materials.
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