Follettlearning

Follett Software is an education technology company founded in 1873, based in Westchester, Illinois, USA. The company traces its origins to a used book business.

Today it operates as a subsidiary of Francisco Partners, a global investment firm. Follett Software employs approximately 1,000 staff across offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The company focuses exclusively on K-12 (Primary and Secondary schools in the UK) education technology. Follett Software provides library management systems, resource tracking, and student information solutions.

Their flagship product is Destiny Library Manager. They also offer Destiny Resource Manager for asset tracking.

The Aspen Student Information System handles student records and data. Titlewave is their e-commerce platform for educational content.

Schools and Education Markets

Their solutions are used by more than 70,000 schools worldwide. The company serves schools across more than 162 countries.

Follett has a strong presence in both North America and international markets. They acquired Access-It Software in 2022 to expand globally.

This brought 4,000 additional customers across 45 countries. British international schools represent a growing market segment.

The company supports multiple curricula including US, IB, and English National Curriculum.

Data Protection and Security

This covers Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Resource Manager, and Titlewave. The company complies with FERPA and COPPA for US student privacy requirements.

GDPR compliance applies to European data protection. The Aspen SIS has achieved Authority to Operate from a US federal agency.

This aligns with NIST 800-53 cybersecurity framework requirements. Follett holds 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for responsible data practices.

TX-RAMP Level 2 certification demonstrates Texas state security compliance. Student data remains owned by schools, not by Follett Software.