Scottsbluff School District Extends AI Platform Contract to Enhance Special Education
The Scottsbluff School Board in Nebraska has approved a $22,759 two-year extension of Goalbook, an AI-based platform designed to assist special education teachers in streamlining the paperwork involved in creating individualized education plans (IEPs). The platform, which has been in use since the beginning of the year, provides tools for progress monitoring and instructional strategies tailored to each student's skill areas. Wendy Kemling-Horner, the district's student services director, highlighted the platform's ability to generate suggested goals based on inputted student data, aligning with standards-based IEPs. Teachers have reported that the platform reduces the time and stress associated with IEP development, allowing them to focus more on direct student interaction and compliance with state and federal requirements. 
