CUSTOMER STORY
Oxford City Schools: Less Paperwork, More Impact
Simplifying IEP Compliance Without Adding More to Teachers’ Plates
The Challenge
Marilyn Burke is the Special Education Coordinator for Oxford City Schools, a mid-sized district in Alabama serving a diverse population of students. She oversees the identification, services, and supports for students with disabilities and gifted students. One of her biggest challenges? Balancing meaningful support with the growing demands of documentation.
“Addressing each student’s needs individually and documenting those services and supports can be an overwhelming task for teachers who are also providing those services,” Marilyn explained.
The district had been relying on a mix of paper documentation, spreadsheets, and Google Forms—an approach that was not only inefficient but added significant administrative burden to special education staff.
Why Brolly
Marilyn began looking for a tool that could streamline documentation without piling more tasks onto her team.
“I was looking for a way to document services and supports while reducing the load on special education teachers,” she said.
Brolly stood out because it allowed for both school- and district-level monitoring without requiring teachers to do additional work.
Experience with Brolly
Since adopting Brolly, Oxford City Schools has seen improvements in time management, IEP documentation compliance, and district oversight. But as with any new system, there was some initial hesitation among staff.
“The way services were documented when we first began was different and took some time for staff to get used to,” shared Marilyn Burke.
However, the platform’s ease of use helped smooth the transition. Teachers quickly recognized that Brolly allowed them to spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on instruction. Staff feedback has been consistently positive, with educators appreciating how Brolly simplifies their day-to-day responsibilities. Marilyn noted,
“The ease of use allowed teachers to focus on the quality of their instruction rather than spending so much time on the compliance aspect.”
She also emphasized Brolly’s ongoing improvements:
“Brolly has continued to make improvements each year that increase the ease of use and functionality. Their commitment to ensuring this meets the needs for districts and teachers is evident.”
Advice to Districts Considering Brolly
Looking ahead, Oxford City sees Brolly continuing to support the district’s goals around efficiency and compliance. Marilyn’s advice to other districts considering Brolly is:
“If you are looking for a product to document IEP implementation without adding ‘one more thing’ for your teachers, you should strongly consider Brolly.”
Ready to Learn how Brolly can help your district?
School Subscription
Starts at $3,500 / year
Full access to Brolly for users at individual school sites, plus dedicated virtual support, trainings, and resources for special education leaders.
District Subscription
Starts at $5,000 / year
Full access to Brolly for special education staff at a district or service center, plus dedicated professional development and implementation support for special education leaders.
