Phase 1
Building the foundation for a system that works
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Convene Colorado special education leaders, educators, families, and state partners to define what a modern IEP system must do.
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Conduct deep user research to understand pain points, compliance risks, and workflow breakdowns in existing systems.
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Establish clear, transparent requirements for a next-generation IEP platform grounded in practice, policy, and equity.
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Design and prototype core functionality with a focus on usability, accessibility, and data integrity.
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Test assumptions through pilots and design sprints with partner districts.
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Create strong governance, accountability, and ethical safeguards to protect districts and the public interest.
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Produce a validated, Colorado-informed blueprint for statewide scale.
Outcome:
A rigorously designed, field-tested foundation — reducing risk, preventing failed implementations, and ensuring districts are not early adopters of unproven technology.
Phase 2
Build, Pilot & Scale
Delivering and sustaining real systems change
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Build and launch a production-ready IEP platform aligned to the Phase 1 blueprint.
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Support pilot districts with implementation, data migration, training, and change management.
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Hold vendors accountable for performance, timelines, security, and product quality.
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Measure impact on compliance, efficiency, educator workload, and family experience.
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Refine the system based on real-world use and continuous feedback.
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Expand access across Colorado with sustainable pricing and long-term support structures.
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Share learnings nationally to influence how special education systems are built and funded.