Elevate
The observation platform that gives you back your time—without compromising quality.
Elevate is an AI-supported classroom observation tool that combines real-time transcription, intelligent rubric alignment, and evidence-based feedback generation. It's your co-pilot for conducting evaluations that actually improve teaching practice.
From classroom to feedback in four simple steps
Observe
Be fully present in the classroom
Open Elevate on your laptop, tablet, or phone. The platform analyzes classroom conversations while you observe. No more frantically scribbling notes—the AI transcribes everything in real-time, so you can focus on what's actually happening in front of you.
What you see: Live transcript appearing on your screen, with easy buttons to add timestamped notes about things audio can't capture: student engagement levels, classroom setup, posted learning targets.
Align
Connect evidence to your rubric
After the observation, Elevate analyzes the transcript and your notes against your district's evaluation framework. The AI identifies which rubric components the evidence supports and pulls specific verbatim quotes as the "body of evidence."
What you see: Your evaluation rubric with suggested alignments highlighted. Specific quotes from the classroom linked to each domain. A clear map from what happened to how it connects to your framework.
Refine
Review, edit, and make it yours
Elevate generates a draft evaluation report, but you're always in control. Review the AI's suggestions, edit the language to match your voice, add context the AI couldn't know, and approve every element before it becomes part of the official report.
What you see: A draft report with clear sections for evidence, analysis, and next steps. Editable fields throughout. A distinction between AI-suggested content and your additions.
Share
Deliver feedback that drives growth
Share the finalized evaluation with your teacher. The feedback includes evidence-based observations and "Next Steps" recommendations framed as invitational inquiry—reflective questions that invite professional growth rather than defensive reactions.
What you see: A polished, professional evaluation document. Evidence connected to specific moments. Growth-focused questions like: "Building on your strength of engaging students in the learning, how might you increase opportunities for students to take on more of the cognitive work?"
Everything you need for meaningful evaluations
AI that assists. Humans that decide.
We designed Elevate with a fundamental principle: AI should support human judgment, not replace it.
This isn't just philosophy—it's built into every feature:
- All AI-generated content requires administrator review and approval.
- The AI suggests rubric alignment—you make the final determination.
- No automated scoring happens without your input.
- You remain present in the classroom, observing and adding context.
We believe this approach isn't just the right thing to do—it's what makes evaluations meaningful. Technology can handle transcription and pattern-matching. But understanding the full context of a classroom, building relationships with teachers, and providing feedback that resonates? That requires a human.
Works with your evaluation framework
Elevate is rubric-agnostic. Districts can upload their own evaluation frameworks, whether you've customized Danielson, use a different model entirely, are transitioning between framework versions, or build your own.
See Elevate in your evaluation workflow
Schedule a personalized demo and discover how Elevate can transform teacher evaluation at your school or district.