Compare Teacher Evaluation Platforms

See how Classroom Walkthroughs compares to paper-based evaluations and leading competitors like Standard for Success, Eduphoria, and more.

50%
Time Saved
95%
Teacher Satisfaction
100%
Digital Organization

Traditional Paper-Based

How most schools still handle evaluations

Time Per Evaluation

45-60 minutes per observation

  • • 20 min observation + 25-40 min writing/filing
  • • Manual transcription of handwritten notes
  • • Physical form storage and retrieval
  • • Separate meetings to share feedback

Teacher Experience

  • Wait weeks for written feedback
  • Limited space for detailed comments
  • No photo evidence or examples
  • Physical signatures required

Data & Analytics

  • Manual data entry for reports
  • No trend analysis capabilities
  • Difficult to aggregate school data
  • Time-consuming compliance reports

Security & Storage

  • Physical files can be lost or damaged
  • Requires physical storage space
  • Limited access controls
  • Manual backup processes

Classroom Walkthroughs

Modern digital evaluation system

Time Per Evaluation

15-20 minutes per observation

  • • 15 min observation + instant completion
  • • Auto-saves as you type
  • • Automatic organization and filing
  • • Immediate feedback sharing

Teacher Experience

  • Receive feedback within minutes
  • Unlimited space for detailed notes
  • Photo evidence and examples
  • Digital acknowledgment system

Data & Analytics

  • Real-time analytics dashboard
  • Automatic trend identification
  • School-wide performance insights
  • One-click automated reports

Security & Storage

  • Encrypted cloud storage with backups
  • Unlimited digital storage
  • Role-based access controls
  • Designed for educational data security

How We Compare to Other Digital Solutions

See how Classroom Walkthroughs stacks up against other teacher evaluation software platforms

Google Docs/Sheets

DIY digital forms solution

Strengths:

  • • Free to use
  • • Familiar interface
  • • Easy sharing and collaboration
  • • Works on mobile devices

Limitations:

  • • No evaluation-specific features
  • • Manual data compilation required
  • • No automated workflows
  • • Limited reporting capabilities
  • • No teacher notification system
  • • Security depends on user settings

Standard for Success

Comprehensive evaluation platform

Strengths:

  • • Robust reporting features
  • • Customizable rubrics
  • • Goal setting tools

Limitations:

  • • Complex setup process (3-6 months)
  • • Limited mobile functionality
  • • Higher price point
  • • Steep learning curve

Eduphoria (formerly STAAR)

Texas-focused evaluation system

Strengths:

  • • Strong Texas T-TESS alignment
  • • Data integration capabilities
  • • Established user base

Limitations:

  • • Primarily Texas-focused
  • • Outdated user interface
  • • Limited customer support
  • • Slow mobile performance

iObservation

Mobile-first observation app

Strengths:

  • • Mobile-friendly web platform
  • • Quick setup process
  • • Affordable pricing

Limitations:

  • • Basic reporting capabilities
  • • Limited customization options
  • • No photo evidence support
  • • Minimal analytics features

TeachBoost

Professional growth platform

Strengths:

  • • Focus on teacher growth
  • • Advanced feedback suggestions
  • • Portfolio management

Limitations:

  • • Expensive for smaller schools
  • • Complex feature set
  • • Limited offline capabilities
  • • Requires extensive training

Frontline Education

Enterprise HR suite with evaluations

Strengths:

  • • Comprehensive HR integration
  • • Enterprise-level features
  • • Established market presence

Limitations:

  • • Very expensive enterprise pricing
  • • Long implementation timeline
  • • Clunky mobile experience
  • • Requires full HR suite purchase
Our Solution

Classroom Walkthroughs

Modern, simple, effective

Key Advantages:

  • • 5-day implementation timeline
  • • Exceptional mobile experience
  • • Transparent, affordable pricing
  • • No technical skills required
  • • email support
  • • Photo evidence support
  • • Offline mode capability
  • • Real-time analytics

Feature Comparison

Feature Google Docs Standard for Success Eduphoria iObservation TeachBoost Frontline Classroom Walkthroughs
Setup Time Minutes 3-6 months 2-4 months 2-4 weeks 6-8 weeks 4-8 months 5 days
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Pricing Free $$$$ $$$ $$ $$$$ $$$$$ $$
Photo Evidence
Offline Mode
Customer Support ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why Schools Choose Classroom Walkthroughs

Fastest Implementation

While competitors take months to set up, we get you running in 5 days with zero technical hassle.

Best Value

Enterprise features at a fraction of the cost, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Superior Support

email support

Return on Investment

See how much time and money your school can save by switching to digital evaluations

73
Hours Saved Per Year
For a 25-teacher school
$8,760
Annual Cost Savings
Based on administrator hourly rate
6 months
Payback Period
Typical ROI timeline

Time Savings Breakdown (Per School Year)

Paper-Based Process:

  • • 25 teachers × 3 observations × 45 min = 56.25 hours
  • • Data entry and report generation = 16 hours
  • • Filing and organization = 8 hours
  • • Total: 80.25 hours

Digital Process:

  • • 25 teachers × 3 observations × 15 min = 18.75 hours
  • • Automated reports = 0 hours
  • • Digital organization = 0 hours
  • • Total: 18.75 hours

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of capabilities

Feature Paper-Based Classroom Walkthroughs
Mobile Access
Offline Capability
Real-time Analytics
Photo Evidence
Instant Feedback Sharing
Automated Reports
Data Security Limited Enterprise-grade
Setup Time None 5 days
Ongoing Maintenance High None

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