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At a Glance
ED Plan
ED Plan
Star Rating
(19)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Star Rating
(44)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Frontline Special Education Management Software
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that ED Plan excels in its IEP Creation feature, scoring 8.1, which users find intuitive and user-friendly, while Frontline Special Education Management Software scores slightly higher at 8.8, with users appreciating its comprehensive templates and ease of use.
  • Users report that ED Plan's Student Data Management feature is rated at 7.9, which some find adequate, but Frontline shines with a score of 8.6, as users highlight its robust data tracking capabilities and seamless updates.
  • G2 users indicate that the Goals & Objectives Library in Frontline, rated at 8.1, is more extensive and customizable compared to ED Plan's score of 7.0, where users feel the options are limited and less adaptable to individual student needs.
  • Reviewers say that while ED Plan's Medicaid Billing feature has a low score of 5.3, indicating significant room for improvement, Frontline's score of 4.4 suggests that both products struggle in this area, but users note that Frontline's billing process is slightly more straightforward.
  • Users on G2 report that ED Plan's Reporting Capabilities are strong, with a score of 8.2, allowing for detailed insights, whereas Frontline's score of 8.1 is still commendable, but users mention that ED Plan offers more customizable reporting options.
  • Reviewers mention that the Quality of Support for ED Plan is rated at 6.9, which users find lacking, while Frontline's support, rated at 8.0, is frequently praised for its responsiveness and helpfulness, making it a more reliable choice for ongoing assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ED Plan
No pricing available
Frontline Special Education Management Software
No pricing available
Free Trial
ED Plan
No trial information available
Frontline Special Education Management Software
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
15
8.7
34
Ease of Use
7.0
17
7.5
37
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.9
15
8.0
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
16
9.0
36
Features by Category
7.4
138
7.5
190
Special Education Feature Questions
7.9
16
8.6
27
8.1
17
8.8
27
7.0
16
8.1
24
7.8
15
7.4
23
6.8
12
7.6
21
5.3
10
4.4
9
7.8
13
8.1
16
7.6
13
6.3
12
8.2
14
8.1
21
7.9
12
7.5
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ED Plan
ED Plan
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software
ED Plan and Frontline Special Education Management Software are categorized as Special Education
Unique Categories
ED Plan
ED Plan has no unique categories
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ED Plan
ED Plan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.2%
Reviewers' Industry
ED Plan
ED Plan
Education Management
47.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
26.3%
Higher Education
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.3%
Individual & Family Services
5.3%
Other
5.3%
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Education Management
60.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
30.2%
Photography
2.3%
Individual & Family Services
2.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.3%
Other
2.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
ED Plan
ED Plan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lauren C.
LC
Lauren C.
Verified User in Higher Education

This is the easiest way to write an IEP. Extremely user friendly and intuitive. Honestly the best software I've ever used.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Individual & Family Services

A LOT of clicking is required, especially when dealing with large carloads of students. Some aspects of the program could use updating such as the documents tabs on the homepage.

Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
GP
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

It is very user friendly and has everything in one place.

Most Helpful Critical Review
LS
Lily S.
Verified User in Education Management

Things seem redundant. Why do I need to complete two prior written notices for a re-eval? Also, writing an initial evaluation report is a PAIN. Why are graphs and photos so difficult to include? I get around this by using the snipping tool. But using this...

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Discussions
ED Plan
ED Plan Discussions
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ED Plan has no discussions with answers
Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline Special Education Management Software Discussions
Is there a big learning curve?
3 comments
Wiliam J.
WJ
The size of the learning curve can vary depending on several factors, such as prior experience and knowledge in the subject, motivation and effort put into...Read more
How does it manage RTI/MTSS?
1 comment
Official Response from Frontline Special Education Management Software
Frontline RTI (part of Special Ed & Interventions) is a full life-cycle solution for tracking, documenting, monitoring, and managing RTI. The solution was...Read more
What's included in the software?
1 comment
Official Response from Frontline Special Education Management Software
Everything! IEP & Special Education management, RIT/MTSS management, 504 management, Medicaid Tracking & Claim management, Gifted and Talented Program...Read more