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Aspen Student Information System

by Follett School Solutions · Since 1873
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Quick facts
VendorFollett School Solutions
Year launched1873
StatusActive
Location1400 East Touhy Avenue, Suite 300W, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Countries servedGlobal
Languages5
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Aspen Student Information System

Follett Aspen SIS is a K-12 student information system (SIS) designed for school districts seeking to centralize student records, academic administration and school operations within one integrated platform.

Follett Aspen SIS is a K-12 student information system (SIS) designed for school districts seeking to centralise student records, academic administration and school operations within one integrated platform. Its primary purpose is to simplify student information management, improve district-wide reporting and support communication among administrators, teachers, students and parents. Key features include student registration, attendance tracking, master schedule building, academic performance monitoring, gradebooks, lesson planning, student and parent portals, IEP progress reporting, digital learning support and state reporting. Its flexible dashboards and intelligent workflows allow districts to adapt the system to their administrative requirements. Aspen also provides extensive integration capabilities through flat-file exchanges and RESTful APIs, including district-defined API endpoints for connecting legacy applications. Supported integrations span learning management systems such as Canvas and Schoology, assessment tools, HR systems, special education platforms, library systems, food services, transportation and parent communication applications. The interface provides role-specific access for educators, parents and students, with mobile access to learning materials, assignments, grades and progress information. Security measures include encryption, access controls and regular audits.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Streamlines registration process for students and staff, saving time and increasing efficiency
  • Provides real-time access to student data, allowing for better tracking of academic progress and behavior
  • Offers customizable reporting tools for personalized insights into student performance
  • Integrates with other education technology systems, promoting interoperability and connectivity
  • Facilitates communication between teachers, parents, and students through a centralized platform.
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new users, especially for those not familiar with similar systems
  • Slow customer support response times, leading to frustration for users experiencing technical issues

Features

Key features

District-Defined RESTful API Endpoints

Enables school districts to build custom API endpoints to connect their legacy applications directly to the student information system in real time.

Master Schedule Builder

Simplifies the creation and management of complex school and district-wide academic schedules.

Integrated Lesson Planner & Gradebook

Provides teachers with a unified workspace combining lesson planning, grading, attendance tracking, and student performance analytics.

Student & Parent Portals with IEP Visibility

Connects families to real-time grades, homework, school calendars, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) progress reports.

Extensive Third-Party EdTech Ecosystem

Integrates seamlessly with major LMS, assessment, transportation, nutrition, health, and special education platforms using RESTful APIs and customizable flat-file exchanges.

Additional features

Student Registration Management

Streamlines the student enrollment and registration workflow across schools and districts.

Attendance Tracking

Monitors daily and class-level student attendance to track engagement and maintain regulatory compliance.

Master Schedule Builder

Builds and manages complex class schedules across institutions effortlessly.

Integrated Gradebook & Lesson Planner

Equips teachers with a feature-rich gradebook and lesson planning tools tied directly to student performance data.

Student & Parent Portals

Grants families online access to grades, homework assignments, calendars, communication channels, and IEP progress reports.

Mobile Student Access & Virtual Classroom

Gives students mobile access to learning materials, assignments, collaborative tools, and grade tracking.

District-Defined RESTful API

Allows districts to configure custom RESTful API endpoints for real-time integration with legacy software systems.

Vendor Rostering & Flat-File Exchanges

Supports automated vendor rostering via RESTful APIs alongside flexible comma-separated, tab-delimited, or fixed-width text file transfers.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
5
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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