Netchemia netIEP Special Education Management Software Endorsed by C.A.S.E.
09.13.2005 - Prairie Village, KS – Netchemia, an innovative provider of data-driven, Internet-based software and services for K-12 educational organizations, has received national endorsement of its netIEP™ Special Education Management solution from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), an affiliate of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The endorsement was made after an extensive, formal review process to ensure that Netchemia as a company, and its netIEP software, met stringent CASE member need, market relevance, and product performance standards.The endorsement by CASE is another step forward for Netchemia, a company that has gained significant market share in the K-12 education market over the past several years, and is on target to double its growth in 2005 versus 2004. CASE is the premier special educators' professional organization, and its endorsement of Netchemia’s netIEP product extends the reach and credibility of both Netchemia as a company, and of its netIEP product. “Most school districts know and have confidence in CASE even if they do not yet know Netchemia,” said Carlos Antequera, president and chief technology officer of Netchemia. “Ultimately, this important endorsement will help us to help more member school districts reduce the time their people spend on paperwork and enhance the quality of their special education processes.".
Netchemia was notified of the endorsement in July, shortly after completion of this year’s annual CASE Publication and Product Review Committee meeting in Las Vegas, where Netchemia executives presented. "We are delighted to have received CASE's endorsement of our netIEP product, said Antequera. “This is akin to receiving the 'Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval' from the premier professional special education organization in the country.”
John H. Faust, Chairperson of the CASE Publication and Product Review Committee added his congratulations, stating, “The CASE Executive Committee has supported and approved the recommendation of the CASE Publication & Product Review Committee to endorse netIEP.”
Netchemia’s netIEP
Netchemia’s flagship product, netIEP, automates the complex special education compliance process, thereby meeting a specific and growing market need. The netIEP solution enables a fundamental and revolutionary change in the way special education is managed. The customizable, web-based software helps educators take advantage of the Internet to streamline processes and remain compliant with federal and state regulations, including those relating to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as state laws and school district policies. Bottom line, netIEP makes it easy for educators to manage the special education process in K-12 schools.
Netchemia customers who utilize netIEP, many of whom are members of CASE, have voiced their pleasure over the endorsement: "I was just in Washington for a CASE conference, where I was able to say positive things about our work with Netchemia.” say Dr. Gerry Reynaud, executive director of Special Services, Olathe Unified School District, Olathe, Kansas. “As a member of the special education field, I’m pleased that CASE has given Netchemia its official endorsement.”
About the Council of Administrators of Special Education
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is an international professional educational organization which is affiliated with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society.
The mission of CASE is to provide leadership and support to members by shaping policies and practices that impact the quality of education. For more information, visit http://www.casecec.org.
About Netchemia
Netchemia, LLC provides data-driven Internet-based software and services for small to large K-12 educational organizations. Netchemia partners with school districts to deliver needs-specific solutions that help streamline administrative process, optimize information flow, and enrich communication. Netchemia currently serves nearly 100 school districts across Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Texas, and Oklahoma. Netchemia’s products include netIEP™, software that automates the special education process; and SchoolRecruiter™, online recruitment and candidate management for Human Resources. For more information about Netchemia and its full range of software and services, please visit www.netchemia.com, or call 1.800.490.9686.
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