Generic teacher evaluation software forces you to adapt a research-based framework to fit a generic tool. iObservation is different — it was built around Dr. Marzano’s research from the ground up, so your rubrics, scoring, feedback, and reporting work exactly as intended.
iObservation is a proprietary platform from Marzano Evaluation Center.
“I picked iObservation because of the strengths of the platform and the philosophy of the system. For the record, my name is only associated with one walkthrough and observation system — iObservation.”
Dr. Robert Marzano
Author & Researcher, Marzano Evaluation Center
WHAT iOBSERVATION DOES
One system. Every step of the observation cycle.
iObservation collects, manages, and reports longitudinal data from classroom walkthroughs, conferences, teacher evaluations, self-assessments, and instructional rounds — then reports that data for you to directly impact your professional development and growth planning.
Classroom Observations
Conduct informal walkthroughs, formal evaluations, instructional rounds, and teacher self-assessments from any device — with or without wireless access. Feedback can be sent to teachers immediately following a visit.
- Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation
- Marzano Art & Science of Teaching observation forms
- Custom state teacher evaluation forms for compliant districts
- Custom district or school forms — digitized in iObservation
- Offline functionality for locations without wireless acces
Aligned resource library
iObservation is the only teacher observation tool where the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model Observation and Feedback Protocol is available electronically. The aligned resource library connects observation results to targeted videos, articles, and teacher tools — so growth areas surface with the right support already attached.
- Exclusive electronic access to Dr. Marzano’s protocols
- Exemplary classroom videos that define effective practice
- Individual growth plans tied directly to observation and evaluation data
- Resources mapped directly to each observation element
Professional growth plans
Teachers develop individualized growth plans within the platform using SMART goals tied directly to their observation data and self-assessment. iObservation recommends targeted, on-demand PD resources matched to each plan — bridging the gap between what evaluators see and what teachers do next.
- Teacher-driven planning using SMART goal structure
- Data from self-assessments, walkthroughs, and evaluations in one view
- On-demand PD recommended automatically based on goals
Reporting & compliance
iObservation reports can be viewed at the district level — summarizing observation frequency across all buildings — or drilled all the way down to a single teacher’s results on a specific strategy. Real-time data means leaders can act on information, not wait for it.
- Districtwide views down to individual teacher detail
- Connects leadership practice, instruction, and student outcomes
- Supports state compliance documentation requirements
“When I first saw iObservation’s platform, and then the ability for teachers to have discussions about specific aspects of pedagogy virtually and at their own discretion — now they can have that at 8 o’clock at night or on a Saturday morning — for me, it just kind of clicked as ‘this is it’. This is a solution that actually works.”
Dr. Robert Marzano
Author & Researcher, Marzano Evaluation Center
PART OF THE MARZANO EVALUATION SYSTEM
Framework, PD, and teacher evaluation software — designed to work together.
iObservation isn’t a standalone product. It’s the technology layer of the Marzano Evaluation Center implementation system — connecting what happens in observations to what happens in professional development and making both visible to district and school leaders in real time.
The Marzano framework
The Marzano evaluation models define what effective instruction looks like at every level — teacher, school leader, district leader, support staff.
The professional development
Our professional development builds the shared language and observational skill that make evaluation meaningful — observer certification options, inter-rater agreement, coaching, and ongoing support.
The iObservation software
iObservation makes the framework manageable at scale — capturing data, surfacing growth areas, and connecting every observation to the right next step
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Collaboration that doesn’t interrupt the school day.
iObservation provides a virtual environment for professional learning communities — allowing teachers and leaders to engage in substantive conversations about practice without needing to find a shared free period
Discussion threads can be organized by department, grade level, or strategy. Teachers can co-create common assessments, share lesson feedback, and work through common challenges — all within the same platform where their observation data lives.
- Private one-on-one conversations between teacher and evaluator
- Group forums across a department, school, or district
- Asynchronous — no scheduling required, no class time lost
COMMON QUESTIONS
How the platform fits your evaluation process
Answers to how the platform supports observations, feedback, and reporting in one place.
Does iObservation work without wireless access?
Yes. Observations and teacher self-assessments can be completed from any device, with or without a wireless connection, so an observer is not blocked from documenting a walkthrough because of spotty building connectivity.
Can district leaders see evaluation data across multiple schools in iObservation?
Yes. District-level reports summarize observation frequency, scoring trends, and calibration across schools, giving district leaders visibility into the evaluation process at scale rather than school by school.
Does feedback in iObservation connect to professional development?
Yes. Feedback in iObservation can be paired with on-demand professional development resources, including videos, articles, and teacher tools matched to a teacher's specific growth areas, so evaluation and professional development are connected rather than handled separately.
Does iObservation support the full Marzano evaluation system, or only the teacher model?
iObservation is built to support the full Marzano evaluation system, including the teacher, school leader, and district leader models, so every level of the organization can be evaluated and developed using the same platform and the same shared language of effective instruction.
Who built iObservation?
iObservation was built by the Marzano Evaluation Center, drawing on more than 15 years of implementation experience supporting districts with research-based, state-approved evaluation systems.
Want to see iObservation alongside the Marzano framework?
Talk to a Marzano Evaluation Center specialist about how the framework, PD, and software work together in your district.
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Also in the Marzano evaluation system
- Focused Teacher Evaluation Model
- 2018 District Leader Evaluation Model
- Support Staff Evaluation Model
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