Observation Partner
Observation Partner: A focused web workspace for capturing observations and drafting rubric-aligned feedback. Ranked #18 of 27 in Teacher Evaluation Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for budget-conscious individual evaluators.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 7-day trial
- Best forBudget-conscious individual evaluators
- Free planYes
- Paid from$89.99/yr
- Custom rubricsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes evidence capture, drafts, exports, and starter AI credits
- Supports Danielson, Marzano, and district-rubric alignment
- Templates, progress tracking, assignments, and evidence uploads support workflows
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access with no native mobile apps
- District-approved systems remain the official evaluation record
- School-wide coordination requires the paid School Setup plan
Our verdict on Observation Partner
Observation Partner is web-based software for principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, and other K-12 leaders conducting classroom observations. It brings evidence capture, editable rubric-aligned feedback drafts, reusable templates, revision history, exports, and progress tracking into one workspace. The workflow supports both formal evaluations and informal walkthroughs while leaving final judgment with the administrator.
Pricing is accessible for individual evaluators. The Free plan includes observation evidence capture, an autosaving editor, draft creation and export, personal progress tracking, and 1,250 lifetime starter AI credits. Individual Monthly costs $9.99 per month and adds the full classroom observation workflow, unlimited AI drafting and revision, writing-style support, progress tracking, and export to an evaluation system. Individual Annual costs $89.99 per year with a full-year workspace, observation history, and the same drafting and writing-style features. School Setup costs $149 per administrator per year and adds individual administrator workspaces, shared roster coordination, evaluator assignments, and building-wide completion tracking. A 7-day free trial is also available.
Its main strength is the observation workflow: users can upload PDF and DOCX evidence, apply reusable templates and focus areas, align feedback with Danielson Style, Marzano Style, or a district rubric, and personalize writing style before exporting to Word or an evaluation system. SSO and FERPA-oriented data handling support school use. However, access is web-only, and the district-approved system remains the official evaluation record. Individual evaluators seeking a focused, lower-cost observation workspace should find the feature set well matched; schools needing mobile access or broader platform connectivity should look elsewhere.
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Observation Partner fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $89.99/yr |
| Observation templates | Yes |
| Custom rubrics | Yes |
| Feedback workflows | Yes |
| Professional-growth plans | Not verified |
| Evidence attachments | Yes |
| Mobile app | No |
| Single sign-on | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | observationpartner.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Observation Partner
- Classroom MosaicA broad evaluation platform with customizable workflows, reporting, evidence, and offline support.9.4
- Education WalkthroughA value-focused evaluation platform with mobile walkthroughs, evidence capture, and growth tracking.9.3
- PowerSchool PerformA deep evaluation workflow for districts that need configurable reviews and reporting.9.1
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