Iowa Teaching Standards Evaluation Software

Streamline classroom observations with software built specifically for Iowa's professional practice standards and Student Learning Objectives

All 4 Iowa Teaching Standards professional practice standards

Comprehensive evaluation criteria

Real-time observation notes & evidence collection

Instant feedback and goal tracking

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Digital observation forms

Standards-aligned rubrics

Evidence collection tools

Professional development tracking

Complete Iowa Teaching Standards Coverage

All 8 Iowa Teaching Standards fully integrated into your evaluation workflow

Standard 1: Learner Development

Teachers understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas.

Standard 2: Learning Differences

Teachers understand individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.

Standard 3: Learning Environments

Teachers work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.

Standard 4: Content Knowledge

Teachers understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) and create learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners.

Standard 5: Application of Content

Teachers understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.

Standard 6: Assessment

Teachers understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher's and learner's decision making.

Standard 7: Planning for Instruction

Teachers plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

Standard 8: Instructional Strategies

Teachers understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Iowa Teaching Standards evaluations include Student Learning Objectives that measure student growth and learning progress. SLOs are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) that teachers set at the beginning of the year and track throughout the evaluation cycle.

Goal Setting

Teachers establish measurable student learning goals based on baseline data and aligned with Iowa standards.

Progress Monitoring

Regular formative assessments track student progress toward SLO targets throughout the school year.

Assessment Evidence

Multiple sources of evidence demonstrate student achievement of learning objectives and growth.

Final Evaluation

SLO results contribute to the overall effectiveness rating, demonstrating impact on student learning.

Iowa Effectiveness Ratings

Iowa uses a four-level effectiveness rating system that combines professional practice observations with Student Learning Objective results to determine overall educator effectiveness.

Highly Effective

Performance consistently exceeds standards with exceptional impact on student learning and growth

Effective

Performance consistently meets professional standards with clear evidence of positive student outcomes

Developing

Performance inconsistently meets standards; requires targeted support and improvement

Ineffective

Performance does not meet standards; requires intensive support and improvement plan

Powerful Features for Iowa Educators

Everything you need to conduct effective Iowa Teaching Standards evaluations

SLO Management

Track Student Learning Objectives with SMART goal templates, progress monitoring, and evidence collection.

Mobile-Ready Observations

Conduct walkthroughs on any device - tablet, phone, or laptop. Work online or offline with automatic sync.

Instant Scoring & Feedback

Automatic calculation of Iowa Teaching Standards scores with immediate feedback generation for teachers.

Comprehensive Analytics

Track trends across standards, identify professional development needs, and monitor growth.

Evidence Collection

Capture photos and detailed notes during observations with timestamp tracking.

Automated Workflows

Streamline pre-conferences, observations, and post-conferences with automated scheduling.

Why Choose Our Platform

Built for Iowa Teaching Standards evaluation excellence

Save 5+ Hours Per Week

Reduce administrative time with automated scoring, SLO tracking, report generation, and streamlined workflows.

Improve Teacher Performance

Provide timely, specific feedback that drives professional growth and student achievement.

100% Iowa Teaching Standards Compliant

Built specifically for Iowa requirements with all professional practice standards and SLO features included.

Secure & Private

Enterprise-grade security and data protection for all evaluation data.