GoIDEA
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SameGoal Special Education
6.9#3 in special education softwareFrom $1.08 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | GoIDEA | SameGoal Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | GoIDEA works with a district's Student Information System to keep document information current, and the maker says it integrates with GoClaim for Medicaid billing workflows. | SameGoal lists SIS integrations including Aeries, eSchoolPLUS, Focus, Infinite Campus, PowerSchool, Skyward SMS and Skyward Qmlativ, as well as Medicaid and TestHound integrations. |
| Parent access | The maker says secure parent portals let families view finalized IEP documents, receive meeting invitations, and sign forms digitally. | Districts can share documents electronically with parents to view and sign on laptops, tablets and phones. |
| Purpose | GoIDEA is web-based IEP software designed to help school districts manage special education IEPs and automate the IEP process. | SameGoal Special Education helps districts manage IEPs, evaluations, progress reporting and related documentation using state-published forms aligned with IDEA. |
| Support | Go Solutions offers support by phone at 800-260-2544 and by email at [email protected]. | All users may contact the help desk by phone or email Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm ET; the product page also describes online guides as available 24x7. |
GoIDEA plans
- GoIDEAPriced on request
SameGoal Special Education plans
- Standard$12.98 a year
- Plus$15.28 a year
- Pro$17.97 a year
Pick GoIDEA if…
GoIDEA is intended for school districts managing special education IEPs and related documentation. It may suit districts seeking configurable workflows, family e-signatures, and progress monitoring.
Pick SameGoal Special Education if…
SameGoal is for school districts managing special education records, compliance documents, and reporting. Its shared editing and parent access may suit teams collaborating with families on documentation.