We have teamed up with many state departments of education to build custom web-based tools that support the state and districts in everything from IEPs and IFSPs to compliance monitoring, general supervision, dispute resolution, deaf and hard of hearing, IDEA equity, data management, and reporting. Because we really understand how education agencies work, we’re able to design solutions that truly fit each state’s specific needs.
Our team includes education experts with deep knowledge of IDEA and years of hands-on experience in the field, so we’re not just building software—we’re building tools that make sense for the people using them. We bring that expertise directly into our design and development process, ensuring the systems we build align with both the letter and spirit of special education law.
We’ve also helped states build interconnected systems where data doesn’t sit in silos—what’s captured on an IEP, for example, can be used to inform compliance, equity analysis, or program improvement down the line. The systems we create help streamline workflows, make data easier to access and use, and improve communication between state and district teams—all while staying flexible as policies and needs change.
In addition to our work with states like Utah, Texas, and Nevada, you’ll find brief summaries below highlighting projects in Iowa, Maryland, and Oregon. For Iowa and Maryland, we’ve also included links to full case studies for a deeper dive.
IOWA Department of Education
Triskelle staff has partnered with the Iowa Department of Education for over 20 years, supporting the development of several interconnected systems—including ACHIEVE (a special education data system), CASA (compliance support and consolidated program applications), and the DHH system for Deaf and Hard of Hearing services. These platforms are built to share information seamlessly, creating a cohesive, scalable ecosystem that improves educational outcomes while simplifying regulatory processes. Across all phases, Triskelle has led every aspect – from legacy data migration to development, and ongoing support – delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions that improve service delivery and outcomes.
ACHIEVE (Special Education)
ACHIEVE has been recognized by the Iowa Department of Education at two national conferences and will be featured again at the 2025 OSEP Leadership Conference.
In the first phase of ACHIEVE, Triskelle developed the nation’s first fully comprehensive, web-based Special Education data system. ACHIEVE supports the entire learner journey—from birth through age 21—by managing the entire IFSP and IEP process, and enabling providers and educators to track progress across everything from child find and referrals to evaluations, eligibility, plan development, behavior tracking, messaging, dashboards, surveys, and flexible reporting tools. Launched in May 2022, ACHIEVE now supports over 80,000 learners and is used by more than 18,000 educators, providers, and administrators across Iowa. There have been over 250,000 IEPs and 12,500 created through ACHIEVE, and more importantly, the system has helped over 70,000 learners return to general education.
In early 2025, Triskelle released the Family Portal – an extension to Phase One that gives families online access to important documents, meeting schedules, and real-time progress updates for the first time. As of July, 2025, there were already over 9,000 families using the portal.
Phase Two, launched in 2024 and 2025, expanded the system to include embedded general supervision capabilities. It includes compliance workflows (focused monitoring, self-reviews, corrective actions), dispute resolution (mediation, due process, complaints), and equity tracking tools such as CEIS and significant disproportionality reporting. It also supports data for state performance planning, annual reporting, and robust interactive dashboards. Most importantly, this data is all interconnected, allowing cross-area dashboards and reporting.
To learn more about our work on ACHIEVE, please follow the “Iowa Case Study”.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing System
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Data System is used statewide by audiometrists, audiologists, and schedulers to support approximately 100,000 children across Iowa, from early childhood through school age. The system offers end-to-end functionality, including scheduling appointments, sound booth sessions, screenings, and rechecks; tracking assistive technology devices and their repair history; collecting detailed test and assessment data; storing learner-level documentation; and monitoring recommendations and progress over time.
Developed in close collaboration with audiologists and subject matter experts across Iowa, the system was built to meet the real-world needs of both providers and learners. It launched for full statewide use in August 2024, and we continue to enhance it through new features, regular updates, and ongoing support.
CASA (Compliance and ESEA Support Application)
The Consolidated Accountability and Support Application (CASA) streamlines compliance management for Iowa’s entire education ecosystem. This comprehensive platform serves as the single, unified hub where public school districts, accredited schools, charter schools, and area education agencies (AEAs) submit mandatory state compliance information, manage ESEA federal title programs, and track improvement plans. By consolidating all reporting into one intelligent system, CASA eliminates the complexity of managing multiple compliance requirements while ensuring seamless adherence to state and federal mandates, including Iowa’s general accreditation standards and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
For state administrators, CASA transforms oversight through real-time dashboards that provide instant visibility into compliance status across all districts and schools, enabling proactive support and faster decision-making. The platform’s integrated communication channels foster direct collaboration between schools and state staff, ensuring questions are answered quickly and support is delivered when needed. By centralizing these essential functions, CASA significantly reduces administrative burden while improving the accuracy and timeliness of compliance reporting throughout Iowa’s education system.
Other Education Agencies
Oregon Department of Education
Since 1999, Triskelle staff has continuously maintained and enhanced the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Data Manager (IDEADM), a secure online application integrated into the Oregon Department of Education’s district website. IDEADM supports state and local education agencies by managing and validating key Special Education data collections, including Child Count, Exit Count, Child Find, Coordinated Early Intervening Services, and Parentally Placed Private School student counts. Over the years, our team has implemented multiple technology upgrades to keep the system current, while preserving its reliable core functionality and ensuring users can consistently submit clean, accurate data throughout the year.
Maryland Department of Education
Triskelle developed Elevate, a web-based application for the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (DEI/SES), to support IDEA compliance monitoring for Local Infants and Toddlers Programs (LITPs), Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and other public agencies. Over a four-year partnership, we expanded Elevate’s capabilities to allow districts to upload special education data and generate randomized monitoring samples for state review. The system also enables secure communication between state and local teams, includes powerful reporting tools, and gives administrators the flexibility to adjust workflows and thresholds as needed.
Using an Agile, iterative approach, Triskelle built a solution that could easily adapt to changing policies and user needs. From early discovery through development, testing, launch, and ongoing support, Elevate was designed as a custom, cloud-hosted platform that simplifies compliance monitoring, improves data management, and strengthens collaboration across all stakeholders.
To learn more about our work with Maryland, please follow the “Maryland Case Study”