PowerSchool Special Programs

Power Student Success with Special Programs

Engage educators and families to work together smoothly and help every student thrive with PowerSchool Special Programs.

Support Every Student’s Journey

Unify Programs and Cut Busywork

Replace manual, fragmented processes with Special Programs—one connected system for IEP, 504, ELL, gifted, and service capture workflows.

Give Educators Time Back

Lighten team workloads and improve collaboration with intuitive Special Programs templates, AI‑assisted tools, and one‑click access to documentation.

Deliver Better Plans, Faster

Keep services on time and on target with compliance-ready workflows that help teams coordinate, act on, and monitor supports.

Oxford Public Schools (MA)

See how Oxford Public Schools strengthened compliance confidence and reporting accuracy, enabling teams to focus on supporting students.

One System Behind Every Student Plan

• Student Support
• Case Management
• Customization
• Compliance
• Family Involvement
• Collaboration

Support Every Student

Choose the Special Programs modules you need to manage IEP, 504, ELL, Gifted & Talented, Service Capture, and Digital Signature, all in one centralized location.

9.5M Students Supported

Make Case Management Easy

Save your staff time with an intuitive Special Programs user experience, AI-assisted document drafting, streamlined case management, and robust reporting capabilities.

417,297 Forms Completed in 2025

Configure to Your District Needs

Utilize convenient flexibility within Special Programs to adapt documents and workflows to your district’s needs with customizable editing tools.

1200+ Districts Supported

Confidence in Compliance

Meet reporting requirements with ease using comprehensive data validations and workflow-driven case management.

4 Statewide Partnerships

Increase Family Involvement

Reduce trips to school by giving families online access to Special Programs forms, progress updates, and digital signatures.

Simplify Collaboration

Ensure educators have one‑click access to student documentation through seamless Special Programs integrations with PowerSchool SIS and Schoology Learning.

What Educators Are Saying

“Over the past 20 years we have used many different platforms for IEP and 504. PowerSchool’s Special Programs is by far the easiest for my teachers to enter and keep track of the data.”

Bianca Imel
Administrative Assistant for Special Programs | McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 421

Your Questions Answered

Does Special Programs support our state’s IEP and 504 forms?

Yes. PowerSchool Special Programs supports 25 state‑specific IEP and 504 compliance models. We also offer a federal compliance model available in all 50 states, which districts can configure to meet state and local requirements.

State models supported:

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, and Washington

How does Special Programs integrate with PowerSchool SIS?

Special Programs integrates seamlessly with PowerSchool SIS and Schoology, giving staff role‑based access to IEPs, 504s, and key documents directly within the systems they use every day.

What implementation support do you provide?

PowerSchool provides dedicated project and program management from kickoff through go‑live.

How does the platform ensure compliance timelines are met?

Compliance timelines are embedded directly into workflows. Color‑coded reports, automated alerts, and dashboard notifications keep key deadlines—such as annual reviews and reevaluations—visible and actionable.

Resources to Move Your School Forward

Meeting IDEA Requirements and Post-Pandemic Challenges
Learn about best practices for supporting IDEA compliance and meeting student needs.

The Promise and Peril of AI in Special Education
Explore how AI can support special education teams while navigating compliance, equity, and responsible use concerns.

Stronger Support Starts with Connected Systems

Special Programs connects with PowerSchool SIS and Schoology Learning to unify student plans, classroom insights, and compliance data, so educators can work from a single, connected system with less friction.

Build a Smarter System for Student Support

See how unified workflows and smarter compliance tools can help your teams support every learner.