CT-SEDS vs SIRAS

CT-SEDS is Connecticut’s statewide web-based special education data system for developing adaptive, compliant IEPs. The state provides it to local education agencies at no cost, with staff permissions assigned by role. Its IEP and referral/evaluation modules include compliance rules and warnings during document completion. Other modules cover service plans, service delivery tracking, progress reports, Section 504 plans, restraint and seclusion, and related special education processes. Student records are kept in a document repository, which is copied to a new district when the student’s PSIS enrollment district changes. Parent Connect sends parents links to specific documents by email or text; parents do not sign into CT-SEDS itself. Documents can be translated into Connecticut’s ten listed languages and printed in the selected language when finalized. Reports include indicator and aggregate views, advanced reporting from document fields, and a dashboard that alerts case managers about approaching timelines and meetings. A nightly integration with the Public School Information System exchanges enrollment district, demographic, and facility code data. Districts cannot add their own processes or documents, though they can upload materials and templates for users.

SIRAS is a cloud-based, browser-accessible system for school districts and special education staff managing IEP, 504, and Student Study Team workflows. Its IEP tools manage documents and CALPADS data, support DINC reports, and include GoalWizard to help staff develop goals. The system can translate most IEP forms from English to Spanish. SST Tracker organizes Student Study Team meetings, validates forms, and supports response to intervention across academic and behavioral strategies in three tiers. The 504 Plan Module supports English and Spanish plans and can work alongside the SST module. Reporting includes customizable lists, compliance searches, statistical reports, and student-data exports in Excel, DBF, or CSV formats. SIRAS supports IEP-to-SIS and SIS-to-SIRAS integration, plus TOMS export and CAASPP reporting. Custom import or export files require scoping and setup, with a possible maintenance fee. Designed with California-specific CALPADS and school reporting support, SIRAS is web-only and has pricing on request.