KickUp Growth review
A configurable evaluation workspace with AI-assisted observation and summary tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
KickUp Growth is a web-based educator evaluation management platform for K-12 school districts. It is designed for HR directors, administrators, principals, and evaluators who need to configure evaluation cycles for different staff roles and frameworks. Core workflows cover observations, walkthroughs, professional and student goals, evidence artifacts, digital signatures, score approval, score sharing, and progress monitoring. Districts can also use customizable forms, rubrics, and workflow steps to align the system with their evaluation process.
Its ecosystem fit is a notable strength for districts with established identity and education systems. KickUp Growth lists integrations with Google, Microsoft Entra ID, ClassLink, RapidIdentity, SAML-capable identity providers, Canvas, Red Rover, and PowerSchool. The product also includes single sign-on support, dashboards, data views, observation templates, custom rubrics, feedback workflows, growth plans, and evidence attachments. That combination makes it suited to districts that want evaluation activity connected to existing identity and education platforms rather than managed in a standalone workflow.
AI is focused on practical evaluation tasks: timestamped observation scripting, generated summaries, and assisted form responses. These features can support evaluators while the broader workflow handles evidence, signatures, approvals, and sharing. KickUp Growth is a strong fit for districts seeking configurable evaluation cycles with AI assistance and structured growth tracking. Districts should look elsewhere if they require native mobile or desktop applications, or if they prefer a product with straightforward published plan selection instead of a sales-led purchasing process.
Questions about KickUp Growth
What does KickUp Growth run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does KickUp Growth integrate with? 8 integrations, including Google, Microsoft Entra ID, ClassLink, RapidIdentity and SAML-capable identity providers.
Who is KickUp Growth built for? Mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
KickUp Growth pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Configurable cycles, forms, rubrics, goals, evidence, and signatures
- AI-assisted timestamped scripting, summaries, and form responses
- Integrates with Google, Microsoft Entra ID, ClassLink, Canvas, and more
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Web-only platform access
- AI features assist evaluation work but do not replace review workflows
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