💡 Five Questions to Ask Vendors
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Can we see an example of how your system supports real-time feedback tied to individual growth?
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How does your platform track impact (e.g., time saved, PD usage, improved practice)?
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Does your system include resources, or do we need to upload/find them separately?
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How do you support different user roles (non-instructional staff, mentors, evaluators)?
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What does rollout and training look like? Is it low lift for my team?
🆚 Comparison Briefs
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Frontline Education - click here
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PowerSchool TalentEd Perform - click here
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KickUp - click here
State Briefs
✅ Questions About Core Platform Capabilities
Think beyond compliance. Today’s platforms should streamline work, personalize learning, and drive measurable improvement. Look for solutions that cover these essential capabilities:
Core Capability | What to Look For |
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Framework Alignment | Can it support the Framework you rely on (e.g., Danielson, Marzano, ISTE, or your custom rubrics)? |
Self-Reflection Tools | Are teachers guided to assess their strengths and growth areas? |
Observations & Evaluations | Can feedback be captured, organized, and tied to specific components/domains? |
Integrated PD Resources | Does the platform include built-in, vetted PD aligned to feedback? |
Support for Multiple Roles | Can it support coaches, paraprofessionals, admin, and others — not just teachers? |
Group Management & Collaboration | Can you assign learning groups, manage mentorships, or run PLCs? |
Reporting & Compliance | Are there dashboards, CLDS reports, and time-saving tools for state/federal needs? |
Data Privacy & Ownership | Do you control the data? Is it FERPA/COPPA compliant? |
Scalability & Flexibility | Can it work in both a 100-teacher district and a 10,000-teacher state rollout? |
🆚 Feature Comparison: 2gnoMe vs. Competition
Feature | 2gnoMe | Competition (like Frontline, iObservation, KickUp) |
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Framework-Agnostic | ✅ Supports any framework | ⚠️ Typically narrower focus |
Built-in PD Resources | ✅ 200+ vetted, aligned | ❌ Must source or upload externally |
Observations & Feedback | ✅ Integrated + trackable | ⚠️ Limited to feedback/coaching loops |
Summative Evaluation Support | ✅ End-to-end | ❌ Not included |
Support for Non-Instructional Staff | ✅ Rubrics for multiple roles | ❌ Teacher-focused only |
Compliance Reporting | ✅ Custom state-compliant | ❌ Not designed for this use |
Forms + Portfolio + PD Credit Tracking | ✅ Included | ⚠️ Not core to platform |
LMS/SIS/SSO Integration | ✅ Yes, with AWS cloud infrastructure | ✅ Varies |
Final Tip
You’re not just buying software. You’re investing in a system that will support your teachers, simplify administrator workload, and improve student learning.
Look for a partner that understands your district’s reality and can adapt with you.
Want to see how this looks in action? 👉 Schedule a quick walkthrough of 2gnoMe