This survey instrument produces an “under the hood” analysis of the individual beliefs and institutional habits that influence student success. This best-in-class survey also identifies equity gaps in access to rigorous instruction, an open classroom climate, and social and emotional support.

The Knowledge Maps™, developed in both English language arts and social studies, provide stakeholders with information about whether the curricula adequately build students’ content knowledge - an indispensable foundation for strong academic outcomes. The reviews also include measures of curricular depth and quality, and a special focus on cultural diversity and inclusion.

The teacher surveys create a full picture of teachers’ usage and satisfaction level with curriculum materials. States and districts have found this to be a powerful tool in surfacing teachers’ habitual instructional practices and their judgments of the current instructional materials they are expected to use.

Observations are conducted either in person or using a 360-degree camera to gather key data about instructional rigor and standards alignment. The resulting information can serve system leaders by giving them an accurate, objective portrait of teaching practices in a representative sample of their classrooms.

These scaffolded discussions help uncover community impressions about the conditions of schooling and often focus on instructional practices and standards alignment.

This analysis provides an accurate picture of a district’s academic performance in math and English language arts against carefully matched comparison districts.