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Product Updates and Evaluation and Professional Development Insights

Integrating PD Tracking and Evaluation in Merrimac Valley and Andover School Districts

March 27, 2018

As seen in District Administration, Special Report on Professional Development, February 2018 When Mark MacLean became superintendent of the Merrimack Valley and Andover School Districts in New Hampshire four years ago, he wanted to find an online solution for teacher […]

New PD Tracking Features: License and Budget Tracking

March 2, 2018

Through the winter, our development team has been busy and we’re excited to introduce two new features that are now available in the TeachPoint Professional Development Tracking Solution. License Tracking License Tracking assists educators in associating their PD activities with […]

Enhanced PD Tracking Solution Features

December 4, 2017

In partnership with customers, we recently released enhanced features to our TeachPoint PD Tracking Solution that will save you time and streamline the process with scheduling, managing, and tracking your professional development events to meet your needs.

TeachPoint Launches Video Observation Tool

October 3, 2017

TeachPoint, developer of leading educator evaluation and professional development tracking solutions, today announced the launch of its new video observation tool to enhance coaching and educator self-reflection as well as strengthen collaboration between the educator and his or her evaluator, coach, or peer. The new video observation feature has been introduced in the TeachPoint Educator Evaluation Solution, now part of Scenario Learning, a Vector Solutions brand.

TeachPoint Joins Forces With Scenario Learning & Vector Solutions

September 11, 2017

For the past six years TeachPoint has been passionate about empowering educators with great tools for professional growth and teaching effectiveness. As a new school year begins, we are pleased to announce that we have been acquired by Vector Solutions, and are joining forces with their premier education company Scenario Learning.

Educator Evaluation and PD Tracking Tool New Features

July 19, 2017

TeachPoint continues to empower educators with great tools for professional growth and teaching effectiveness. We continue to put the power in the hands of schools and districts to build and develop solutions that work for them.

Press Release: TeachPoint Named a “Readers’ Choice Top Product” by District Administration for Third Year in a Row

December 1, 2016

TeachPoint, provider of the industry’s most intuitive online educator evaluation and professional development tool, today announced it has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a District Administration “Readers’ Choice Top Product” for 2016. Nominated and voted on by K12 leaders across the country, this award recognizes products that are making a positive difference in education.

Success Story: Worcester Public Schools Improve Educator Success with Online Evaluations & PD Tracking

November 9, 2016

The Worcester Public School System is the third largest school system in Massachusetts, with many of the schools and teachers receiving awards on a regional and national scale. In an effort to maintain its level of excellence, Worcester Public Schools sought to migrate from a paper-based system to an online educator evaluation platform. Committed to ensuring optimal performance levels, the Worcester school administration placed a focus on implementing a streamlined teacher evaluation platform that also incorporated professional development tracking.

Using an Online Classroom Observation Tool to Collect Evidence

November 2, 2016

How are you recording and collecting qualitative and/or quantitative evidence during your formal and informal classroom observations/walkthroughs? How are you sharing this feedback with your teachers and encouraging reflection to foster professional growth? Recently there has been an increased focus on formative evaluations to improve educator effectiveness.

Success Story: Choice Schools Create Impactful Learning Environment through Streamlined Staff Evaluations

October 3, 2016

Choice Schools Associates (CSA) is a full-service charter school management company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the management company for 12 charter schools throughout the state, CSA provides a full range of customized, hands-on services specific to school operations in areas such as human resources, accounting, payroll, marketing, teacher training and more. Working directly with the Board of every school to serve their particular goals and objectives, CSA’s overarching mission is to empower every child with the knowledge, skills, character, and work ethic to achieve their American dream.