Podcast: Special Education Software Companies as District Partners

In special education, the road to choosing a software program to support administration and program management is different than in other areas of K-12 education. One difference is because of complex, state-specific compliance requirements — but there are other variables that make selecting the right software a complicated journey.

This podcast explores the intricacies of the relationship between an educational organization and its IEP and special education management software provider, through the lenses of a superintendent and a special education director working on the front line of K-12 education.

“There’s the expectation that your vendor has the bird’s eye view of what’s going on. Don’t forget, if you are working as a special education director in a school district, you may have colleagues you can talk to, but by and large you are a sole practitioner within that district. You are looking to your vendor as a partner to help you predict what’s going on down the line.” ― Dr. Tom Reap, former special education director and administrator, Frontline Education