FACTS and Education Modified Announce Partnership to Close Gaps in Special Education

LINCOLN, Neb., April 9, 2024 – FACTS, a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), announced a new partnership with Education Modified (EdMod). Through a variety of products and services, Education Modified supports special education documentation, data management, teacher professional development, and more for K-12 schools. 

Through this partnership, Education Modified and FACTS are working together to address chronic gaps for students with special needs. Education Modified provides a platform that helps FACTS customers streamline compliance processes, gain visibility into student accommodations, communicate students’ evolving needs from year to year, and equip educators with teaching tools that foster awareness and understanding of specific student needs and accommodations,  

“At FACTS, we are committed to meeting the needs of schools, teachers, and students through effective technology and services,” said Bo Abresch, Director of Sales Operations at FACTS. “We know that a school’s top priority is supporting the success of every student. Through this partnership with Education Modified, we are excited to bring schools more resources to better meet diverse population needs and improve learning outcomes.” 

K-12 schools and districts are leveraging Education Modified to support students with 504 plans, IEPs, health care plans, various accommodations, and a variety of other learning needs.  Employing its research-backed and innovative platform to increase collaboration among educators, ensuring that strategies and accommodations are consistently implemented in every classroom. 

“The EdMod team is excited to partner with FACTS to bring EdMod, and our expertise, to more schools. We’ve seen how our platform can transform outdated workflows for K-12 private & independent schools, and our training can fill gaps in special education expertise. As we see more students with both diagnosed and undiagnosed needs, it is important that schools keep up in order to equip teachers. With this partnership, schools can streamline their practices and access the technology they need to serve more diverse populations of students,” says Melissa Corto, CEO at Education Modified.  

About Education Modified 

Education Modified is reimagining special education with the first classroom-facing platform built by teachers. Applying AI to teacher productivity, EdMod streamlines workflow, saves time & enables all teachers to improve outcomes for students with special needs & learning plans, beyond regulatory compliance. 

About FACTS 

FACTS, a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), is committed to making educational dreams possible for families and students and enhancing the financial stability and affordability of educational institutions. FACTS serves more than three million students and families at over 11,500 schools and manages $9 billion in tuition funds annually. FACTS offers a comprehensive suite of services, including a student information system, online application and enrollment, website design services, and a learning management system. For more information, visit FACTSmgt.com.