Otus Partners with Ed Tech JPA to Streamline Educational Technology for California Schools
Otus has announced a partnership with the Education Technology Joint Powers Authority (Ed Tech JPA), an alliance focused on simplifying the acquisition process for educational technology in California.
The aim is to enable K-12 schools and districts to easily access Otus’ grading, assessment, progress monitoring, and data analytics platform without the traditional complexities of acquiring new educational technologies, such as the need for RFPs and lengthy procurement cycles.
The EdTech JPA focuses on helps K-12 schools secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms from technology vendors. By coordinating consortium purchases, it offers products and services that benefit its member agencies, encompassing all California public agencies eligible to join at no cost.
According to a press release, the partnership “marks a key development in broadening access to advanced educational technology for schools throughout California. Otus provides a unified platform that supports educators in enhancing learning outcomes through features such as traditional and standards-based grading, assessments, progress monitoring, and data-informed instruction. This collaboration with the Ed Tech JPA allows member agencies to access competitive contracts for Otus’ software, streamlining the adoption of technology that can transform educational practices and student learning experiences.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the Ed Tech JPA," says Chris Hull, Co-Founder and President at Otus.
"This partnership underscores our shared commitment to removing barriers in the adoption of educational technology. California schools and districts can now more easily implement Otus, benefiting from our platform's ability to personalise learning and provide actionable insights into student growth. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Otus will have on educators and students throughout California, enriching their educational experiences.”
