Overview

PowerSchool (formerly known as TIENET) is a web-based special education management system. In 2008, LBL ESD partnered with the founder to develop a then Oregon-specific TIENET model that provided ODE-compliant forms and reports for special education reporting. This model continues to be offered today as PowerSchool Special Programs. LBL ESD supports more than 80 Oregon school districts who have adopted this.

PowerSchool enables educators to document all activities from pre-referral, referral, eligibility, IEP development, IEP progress reporting to parents, and IEP revisions. The model also includes private school ISP forms, data tracking sheets, and other forms. PowerSchool has an extensive suite of reports for district administrative reporting and state reporting. Custom reports can be created on-the-fly.

PowerSchool can be integrated with a district’s student information system allowing specified data to flow between the two systems.

Optional Modules

Purchased modules include:

  • Spanish translation
  • Section 504 forms
  • Response to Intervention (RtI)

Product Features

Forms

  • ODE-compliant special education forms
  • Other forms: (ex: pre-referral, Medicaid, Private School ISP)
  • Guided actions assist users when completing forms and promote compliance
  • Insert Statements facilitate repetitive data entry (standardized or custom text)

Communication

  • Email, announcements, and notifications
  • Calendar and discussion groups

Reporting

  • Large suite of standard reports (including ODE census and Child Find)
  • Download reports to Excel
  • Easily create custom reports

System Administration

  • Configurable security rights to different forms
  • Utility Tool enables global changes for selected student groups

Benefits

  • Web-based (access 24/7)
  • User-friendly and minimal training required
  • Quick access to current and historical paperwork
  • Promotes compliance
  • Communication tools assist collaboration
  • Easily create custom reports
  • Integrated reports for mandated state/federal reports
  • Optimized to use with mobile technology

More Information

If you are interested in PowerSchool, have questions, or would like to schedule a demonstration, please call 541-812-2805.