KickUp provides a cloud‑based SaaS platform that consolidates professional development scheduling, coaching walkthrough tracking, and educator evaluation workflows for K‑12 districts. Its modular architecture (Foundations, Learning, Growth) delivers real‑time dashboards, AI‑driven analytics, and API integrations with SIS and HRIS systems to streamline data management and decision‑making.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
K‑12 districts often rely on multiple legacy tools for professional development, instructional coaching, walkthroughs, and staff evaluations. These disconnected systems require extensive manual data entry, generate duplicate effort, and prevent leaders from seeing a unified view of educator performance and growth.
Solution
KickUp delivers a single, cloud‑based platform that unifies professional learning management, coaching/walkthrough tracking, and evaluation workflows. The suite consists of three interoperable modules—Foundations (coaching and walkthroughs), Learning (PD scheduling, attendance, and compensation), and Growth (customizable evaluation cycles). Real‑time dashboards surface actionable insights, while AI‑enhanced analytics surface patterns between PD participation and classroom outcomes. Role‑based access ensures that principals, HR staff, and district leaders see only the data they need, streamlining decision‑making and reducing administrative overhead. The platform also offers API connectors to existing student information systems and HRIS tools, enabling seamless data flow without disrupting existing processes.
Features
- Unified SaaS architecture with three modular products (Foundations, Learning, Growth) that share a common data model
- AI‑driven analytics that correlate PD attendance, coaching interactions, and evaluation scores to identify impact trends
- Real‑time, configurable dashboards for district, campus, and individual educator views
- Role‑based permissions and single sign‑on (SSO) integration with Azure AD, Google Workspace, and LDAP
- API connectors for SIS, payroll, and HRIS systems to automate attendance crediting and compensation tracking
- Fully customizable evaluation templates, rubrics, and coaching protocols to match state and district standards
- Mobile‑responsive web portal for teachers and coaches to log activities on‑site or remotely
- FERPA‑compliant, end‑to‑end encrypted data storage with audit logging and granular export options (CSV, JSON)