"America's special education system faces a crisis that jeopardizes the futures of millions of students. With 7.5M students requiring specialized services annually and chronic shortages of speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, and special educators, districts spend over $100B yet struggle to meet legally mandated requirements under IDEA. The staffing crisis has created massive backlogs, leaving students waiting months for evaluations while overwhelmed teachers report spending half their workdays on paperwork rather than instruction."
"Parallel Learning addresses this systemic breakdown through its virtual delivery platform, connecting districts with licensed specialists who provide assessments, therapy, and instruction through a technology-enabled model that reduces preparation time by up to 50%. The company's proprietary Pathway platform combines secure teletherapy with AI-powered progress tracking and clinical oversight, enabling districts to maintain compliance while delivering measurable student outcomes-98% of students using Parallel's services met or exceeded their IEP goals during the 2024-2025 school year."
America's special education system faces severe staffing shortages, with 7.5 million students needing specialized services and districts spending over $100 billion while struggling to meet IDEA requirements. Parallel Learning provides virtual delivery connecting districts with licensed specialists for assessments, therapy, and instruction, reducing provider preparation time by up to 50%. Its Pathway platform integrates secure teletherapy, AI-powered progress tracking, and clinical oversight to maintain compliance and measure outcomes. Parallel served over 10,000 students in 25 states; 98% met or exceeded IEP goals in 2024–2025. The company raised a $20M Series B led by Valspring Capital, bringing total funding to $48.9M and planning nationwide expansion.
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