The Hirsch Academy is neurodiversity affirming school that serves grades K-8 in Decatur, Georgia, providing a specialized educational environment for students with sensory, movement, and communication differences. By presuming competence and utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), the school delivers a curriculum aligned with Georgia Standards alongside diverse electives like STEM, neuroscience, and mindfulness. With a dedicated 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio and small class sizes of six or fewer, the academy focuses on fostering autonomy and a sense of belonging, ensuring that neurodivergent learners receive the individualized accommodations and support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Why did the Hirsch Academy choose to use Attendance Radar?
The Hirsch Academy started using Attendance Radar to establish a consistent and cost-effective method for managing teacher Paid Time Off (PTO) hours. The school sought an alternative to standard “out of the box” solutions, which were often found to be too rigid or cost-prohibitive. Attendance Radar solved this by offering a simple, customizable platform at a reasonable price that effectively accommodates the school’s specific tracking needs.
“We were trying to find a consistent and cost effective way to manage our teacher’s Paid Time Off hours. A lot of the “out of the box” solutions were either too cost prohibitive, or rigid. Attendance Radar solved our problem because it provided a very simple yet customizable platform at a reasonable price.
It offered a simple, downloadable and easy interface that was well received by our team members.
Moreover, the support by Codific was great! We are definitely a small school, but we feel like we are getting individualized support and attention!”
– Dee Crowe, Director of Operations for the Hirsch Academy
By implementing Attendance Radar, The Hirsch Academy successfully streamlined its administrative operations without the high costs or rigidity of traditional software. This transition has provided the school with a reliable, transparent system for managing teacher PTO, supported by a platform that respects staff privacy through localized tracking. Ultimately, the partnership with Codific has allowed the academy to spend less time on complex logistics and more time focusing on its core mission: supporting and empowering its neurodivergent students.
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