SchoolStatus launches new platform to enhance professional development for educators

More schools are embracing instructional coaching and utilising EdTech solutions to implement this approach, not just in the UK but also in educational institutions across the United States. 

In this trend, SchoolStatus, a provider of K-12 data-driven solutions, has launched SchoolStatus Boost, a new platform to facilitate professional development for educators. The platform supports educators' career growth and aims to improve student success by offering collaborative and tailored development programs.

SchoolStatus Boost is part of the broader SchoolStatus K-12 success platform, which also includes SchoolStatus Connect for personalised communications and SchoolStatus Attend for managing attendance.

 The suite of tools is intended to provide educators, administrators, and families with insights to foster student growth and positive outcomes.

The new platform enables districts to promote educator growth through several features. It includes tools for recording observation notes and providing timely feedback, designed to reduce the time spent on administrative paperwork. 

It also centralises observation data and customises rubrics according to district needs. Additionally, SchoolStatus Boost supports educator-driven goal setting and the creation of evidence portfolios, which are intended to help educators document their professional progress and receive administrative support.

For district and school leaders, SchoolStatus Boost offers data views that identify trends and opportunities for further development of educators. These features are designed to support individual educator growth, broader educational objectives, and compliance with state requirements.

Russ Davis, Founder and CEO of SchoolStatus, commented:

"The most important people in a student's educational journey are their educators. Our team wants to ensure that we are supporting educators so that they feel appreciated by their employer and are able to grow in their career.

"It is critical that we invest in our educators through an educator-centric career growth platform, such as SchoolStatus Boost. We will always applaud the work of educators and continue to create ways to support them."