CollabEd.io
CollabEd is the AI-powered planning and engagement platform that helps schools translate funding into equity outcomes, starting with Title I and scaling across the entire education improvement lifecycle.
What is Title I?
Federal Funding Program
Provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families
Ensure Academic Success
Aims to ensure all children meet challenging state academic standards, regardless of economic background
Allocated by Free/Reduced Lunch
Funds are allocated based on the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Supplemental Programs
Schools must use funds for supplemental programs that support academic achievement
Family Involvement
Schools are required to involve families in the decision-making process - typically through Student Site Councils (SSCs)
Title I Funding Value is Not Being Realized...
Manual, outdated Title I fund management processes
Inefficient and error-prone systems lead to mismanagement of vital school resources
Poorly attended, inefficient Student Site Council (SSC) meetings
Lack of engagement and transparency around school governance and decision-making
Parents are disengaged, and important initiatives are lost in the noise
Lack of effective communication and participation channels for families to get involved
Principals struggle with compliance, transparency, and equity impact
Limited tools and data visibility to ensure accountability and fair distribution of resources
Current systems and processes are failing to empower schools, families, and communities to drive meaningful change and impact.
Why Solve this Problem Now?
$1.9B in Title I funds allocated to CA
Significant funding available for transformative solutions
Post-COVID demand for tech-forward, equitable solutions
Schools seek digital tools to engage families and streamline operations
Increased accountability from ESSA and LCAP
Growing demand for transparent, compliant processes
Parents are demanding transparency and a better learning experience
Families want to be informed, empowered partners in their children's education
The confluence of funding, compliance, and parent empowerment creates a perfect moment to transform how schools operate and engage their students and communities.
Our Mission
Transforming school equity by making collaboration around Title I funding, engagement, and opportunity simple and actionable.
Our Solution (Phase 1)
How It Works
CollabEd simplifies Title I planning by turning school goals into structured actions, tracked outcomes, and parent-powered engagement.
Title I Import
Upload existing plans
Goals & Actions
AI structures your data
Automated Title I Dashboard
Track progress & compliance
AI Agent for Engagement
Multilingual parent support
Vision Arc
How we Scale
Phase 1: Fix the Foundation
Automate student site council (SSC) meetings, track Title I funds, ensure compliance, and enable inclusive virtual parent participation.
Phase 2: Activate the Ecosystem
Implement parent engagement chatbots, attendance nudges, and real-time data dashboards to drive active community involvement and measure student progress.
Phase 3: Unlock Opportunity Access
Launch a student-facing portal to connect students and offer new AI-enabled learning features to support learning objectives and create a path towards higher state testing results.
Market Opportunity in California
6,000+ Title I schools in CA
Significant number of Title I schools in the state that could benefit from the solution
$200M+ in annual Title I funds
Substantial funding available for the target market, representing the immediate addressable opportunity
5.8M+ CA K-12 students
Massive student population in California provides a large potential customer base
Expandable across all 50 states
The solution can be scaled beyond California to reach a national market
The large student population, significant number of Title I schools, substantial funding, and national scalability present a compelling market opportunity.
Business Model
| Product / Module | Pricing Model |
|---|---|
| Title I Governance & SSC Management | $3,000/site/year |
| Compliance & Action Item Dashboard | $2,000/site/year (add-on) |
| Parent Engagement Chatbot | $5/student/year |
| AI Learning Modules (Personalized) | $10/student/year (premium) |
| District Analytics & Reporting Tools | $15,000+/district/year |
Revenue Projections:
- Y1: 10 sites = $120K
- Y2: 100 sites = $1.5M
- Y3: 1,000 sites = $15M+
Traction & Insights
Lived experience on SSC committees
Firsthand knowledge of the systemic inefficiencies in SSC processes
Active discussions with school leaders
Engaged with 10+ principals in the Colton & Rialto School Districts, located in the Inland Empire.
MVP architecture scoped and validated
Designed the initial product roadmap and validated it with potential customers
Strong alignment with CA Dream Fund, SBIR, EPIC SBDC
Pursuing early-stage support and non-dilutive funding opportunities to advance the solution.
Our team's deep understanding of the problem, strong engagement with schools, and alignment with key funding and support programs have positioned us well to scale.
MVP Development Plan
Prototype development: core features and user experience
Pilot testing with 2 schools: gather feedback and refine
MVP development: integrate AI-enabled note capture and dashboards
Finalize MVP and launch to 5 pilot schools
Iterate features based on real-time school feedback
Competitive Landscape
| Company | Focus Area | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| ParentSquare | Family Communication | No SSC/workflow or Title I tracking |
| ClassDojo | Classroom Engagement | Limited to teacher-parent features |
| SchoolMint | Enrollment/Operations | No fund tracking or SSC support |
| CollabEd.io | Title I Governance + Engagement | End-to-end SSC mgmt, tracking, engagement, student access tools |
The Team
Mauro Ibarra
Founder & CEO
Experience: Engineering & Tech Consulting
Education: B.S. & M.S. Electrical Engineering, MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
Carlos Ibarra
VP - Customer Success
Experience: Technology Consulting
Education: B.S. Business Psychology UCSD, M.S. Business Analytics CalPoly Pomona (June 2025)
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