Teacher-first. Student-safe.
Special education data is some of the most sensitive information in any school. IEPath Navigator is built so teachers can draft IEP content without putting identifiable student information at risk.
Data privacy principles
The non-negotiables that guide every decision we make about your data.
Minimize identifiable data
Designed to work with first-name-only or de-identified PLAAFP content. We discourage entering full names, DOBs, addresses, or student IDs.
Encrypted by default
All traffic uses TLS in transit. Stored data is encrypted at rest by our cloud infrastructure providers.
No selling. No ads.
We do not sell teacher or student data, and we do not run advertising. Your inputs are not a product.
Not the system of record
IEPath Navigator is a drafting and review tool. The official IEP record stays in your district's IEP system.
Built around how schools handle student records
We design the product so the safest path is also the easiest path.
Teacher-controlled inputs
Educators decide what enters the tool. We provide guidance to keep inputs de-identified wherever possible.
Aligned with district policy
Intended to be used consistently with FERPA and your district's data handling and third-party tool policies.
No PII required to generate
The generator produces useful drafts from grade, disability category, state, and PLAAFP themes — not names.
Encrypted in transit and at rest
Every request between your browser and IEPath Navigator is protected.
TLS everywhere
All client and server traffic is served over HTTPS with modern TLS ciphers.
Encrypted at rest
Databases and storage are encrypted at rest by our managed cloud providers.
Access controls
Internal access is restricted, logged, and limited to what's needed to operate the service.
How we treat what you submit
A short, plain-language summary of what happens to your inputs.
Secure infrastructure
Hosted on managed cloud providers with isolated databases, role-based access, and audit logging.
Limited retention
Submitted intake content is retained only as needed to provide the service and improve quality during the beta.
AI provider contracts
AI model providers operate under contracts that prohibit using your inputs to train public models.
What to expect during the beta
- • IEPath Navigator is in active beta. Features, retention policies, and configuration options may change as we learn from educators.
- • The tool is a drafting and review assistant. All generated content must be reviewed and approved by a qualified educator before use in an official IEP.
- • Do not enter information that your district's policy does not allow in third-party tools. When in doubt, de-identify.
- • Formal data processing agreements (DPAs) are available on request for district pilots.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions districts and teachers ask most.
Contact for privacy questions
District reviews, DPA requests, and educator questions are all welcome. We respond personally.
This page summarizes our current approach during the beta and will be expanded into a full policy at general release.