Resource Center

The Otus Resource Center offers a wide range of content, including blogs, press releases, success stories, guides, videos, webinars, and product updates. It’s a go-to hub for staying informed and accessing tools to maximize the benefits of the Otus platform.

Jan 27, 2025

How District Leaders Align Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction for Student Success

Jan 22, 2025

How District Leaders Can Choose the Right EdTech Tools

Dec 9, 2024

Empowering Student Growth: How Weld County School District Re-3J Uses Data to Support Every Learner

Dec 4, 2024

Standards-Based Grading Unpacked: Answers to Your Top Questions

Dec 3, 2024

Otus Announces Partnership with FIRST Educational Resources to Strengthen K-12 Support and Insights Nationwide

Nov 22, 2024

Three Key Takeaways from New England Innovation Academy’s Approach to Competency-Based Grading

Nov 18, 2024

Questions That MAP Growth Data Can Answer To Support Performance Across Your District

Nov 12, 2024

Otus and Discovery Education Forge New Strategic Partnership to Maximize Student Achievement Nationwide

Nov 11, 2024

How to Truly Use Data to Drive Instruction and Boost Student Success

Oct 28, 2024

Bulloch County Schools' Journey to Better Data and Assessment, Featuring Millie Boykin, Director of School Improvement

Oct 25, 2024

The Benefits of Responsible AI in Education and How School Leaders Can Implement It

Oct 24, 2024

How to Tackle Key Grading Reform Challenges as a School Leader

Oct 11, 2024

Supporting Student Growth Through Data-Driven Decision Making: A Q&A with Jennifer Hutchens, MTSS Coordinator at Brooklet Elementary School

Oct 3, 2024

Maximizing LCAP Success: Insights from a California School Data Expert

Sep 24, 2024

Otus Collaborates with The Math Learning Center to Offer Digital Bridges Assessment for Schools

Sep 23, 2024

Otus Wins Two Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2024

Sep 19, 2024

Unlocking the Full Power of Fall MAP Growth Data

Sep 17, 2024

Strategies for School Leaders to Increase Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism [Infographic]

Sep 6, 2024

Conestoga Public Schools' Innovative Approach to Data and Assessment

Aug 23, 2024

AI and Otus: An Inside Look with Co-Founder and President Chris Hull

Aug 19, 2024

How Superior Public Schools Empowers Teachers to Have Meaningful Data Discussions

Aug 19, 2024

Standards-Based Learning and Grading: Your 2024 Game Plan

Aug 9, 2024

The Complete Guide to Supporting District-Wide Innovation with Competency-Based Education

Aug 5, 2024

How Data Is Shaping the Future at Papillion La Vista Schools

Jul 24, 2024

How to Effectively Collect and Utilize Data for MTSS

Jul 11, 2024

Fostering Success: How Danni Stewart Uses Data to Empower Students

Jul 11, 2024

MTSS in Education: A Guide to Support and Success

Jul 10, 2024

5 Essentials of High-Quality Project-Based Learning

Jul 8, 2024

Otus Wins Tech & Learning's Best of Show Award at ISTELive 2024

Jul 2, 2024

ISTE 2024 Highlights: New Otus AI Features and Best of Show Award

Jun 28, 2024

Celebrating Growth and Innovation in the Classroom: A Q&A with Tyler Avey on Assessment Strategies

Jun 18, 2024

Otus Named an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace of 2024

Jun 11, 2024

5 Reasons California School Leaders Choose Otus As Their K-12 Data and Assessment Solution

Jun 7, 2024

Roundtable Webinar: Why We Created a Portrait of a Graduate

Jun 5, 2024

Why Otus Was Named Best Competency-Based Education Solution by EdTech Breakthrough Awards

Jun 5, 2024

Otus and ClassLink Unite to Offer Seamless Access and Enhanced Data Management for Educators

May 30, 2024

Transferring Knowledge at the End of the School Year: How to Facilitate Impactful Articulation Meetings

May 30, 2024

Otus Live! WEBINAR for Administrators: Mastering End-of-Year Prep - Streamline Report Cards, Harness Data, and Empower New Teachers

May 30, 2024

Otus Live! WEBINAR for Administrators: Mastering End-of-Year Prep - Streamline Report Cards, Harness Data, and Empower New Teachers

May 29, 2024

Otus Partners with Exemplars to Enhance Math Instruction & Assessment

May 22, 2024

Achievement Teams: What Are They, and How Can They Improve the Impact of PLCs?

May 21, 2024

10 Steps Every K-12 Leader Must Take to Implement Standards-Based Grading [Infographic]

May 17, 2024

Standards-Based Grading Roundtable: What We've Achieved and Where We're Headed

May 17, 2024

Navigating the Transition: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Standards-Based Grading

May 14, 2024

Otus Awarded Prestigious ISTE Seal for Excellence in Educational Technology

May 10, 2024

Celebrating Growth: A Guide to Impactful Student Conferences

May 3, 2024

How Teachers Can Fuel Educational Equity Through Student Agency

Apr 25, 2024

How Data Drives Strategies for Improved Student Outcomes

Apr 18, 2024

Your Questions on the Science of Reading, Answered

Apr 1, 2024

4 Tips for Presenting Data Effectively To Your School Board

Mar 29, 2024

From Insights to Action: How Data Drives Decision-Making in Winnetka School District 36

Mar 29, 2024

From Insights to Action: How Data Drives Decision-Making in Winnetka School District 36

Mar 28, 2024

Otus Named Finalist for Four CODiE Awards for Excellence in Educational Technology

Mar 28, 2024

Monica's Magical Assessment Adventure: Unveiling the Unseen Wonders of Advanced Assessments for Educators! | Otus Live! Webinar Series

Mar 28, 2024

Monica's Magical Assessment Adventure: Unveiling the Unseen Wonders of Advanced Assessments for Educators! | Otus Live! Webinar Series

Mar 21, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Assessment Data: A 5-Step Guide for Educators

Mar 20, 2024

Superintendent Roundtable: New Directions in Data-Driven Decision Making

Mar 19, 2024

Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Mar 19, 2024

Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Mar 15, 2024

The Science of Reading: A State-by-State Guide for School Leaders

Mar 7, 2024

Otus Partners with FACTS to Enhance Data Management and Assessment in K-12 Schools Nationwide

Feb 27, 2024

Math Interventions: Effective Strategies for Elementary Students

Feb 23, 2024

Evidence-Based Reading Interventions for Elementary-Aged Students

Feb 14, 2024

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Engagement: A Conversation with K-12 Leaders

Feb 13, 2024

Leading with Vision: Superintendent Vicki King's Data-Driven Approach in Education

Feb 8, 2024

Unlocking Educational Success: Insights on Data-Driven Strategies

Feb 8, 2024

Otus Partners with the California Ed Tech JPA to Streamline Educational Technology Purchases for K-12 Schools

Feb 2, 2024

Otus wins Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence “Best of 2023” for Primary and Secondary Education

Feb 2, 2024

Your Top Standards-Based Grading Questions – Answered

Feb 1, 2024

Ensuring Students Are Future-Ready with Performance-Based Assessment | Otus & CAE

Jan 31, 2024

Redefining Ready: How K-12 Schools Are Shifting a Focus to Life Readiness

Jan 24, 2024

9 Non-Negotiables When Choosing a K-12 Data and Assessment System

Jan 18, 2024

The “Why” and “How” of Standards-Based Grading

Jan 18, 2024

Mastering Otus Lessons: Unleash Their Full Potential in Your Classroom with Yinka and Hillary

Dec 19, 2023

Transforming Teaching and Learning: Wilmot Union's Standards-Based Grading Success Story

Dec 19, 2023

3 Questions School Leaders Should Ask to Evaluate the Impact of PLCs

Dec 14, 2023

Aligning with Washington's Educational Vision: The Role of Otus in Mastery-Based Learning

Dec 4, 2023

How Educators Can Assess Student Non-Academic Skills

Dec 4, 2023

Harnessing Tech for Enhanced Student Support: Strategies from Maureen Joy Charter School

Dec 4, 2023

Harnessing Tech for Enhanced Student Support: Strategies from Maureen Joy Charter School

Nov 30, 2023

Mastering Otus Lessons: Unleash Their Full Potential in Your Classroom with Yinka and Hillary

Nov 28, 2023

How Administrators are Using Data Dashboards to Improve Decision-Making

Nov 21, 2023

Harnessing Data for Equity and Success: Insights from Marlborough Public Schools

Nov 16, 2023

How to Plan for California’s Mid-Year LCAP Update

Nov 10, 2023

Equity and Adaptability: A Conversation with Camp, Head of Teaching and Learning at New England Innovation Academy

Nov 3, 2023

An Educator's Guide to Portrait of a Graduate

Nov 3, 2023

Leading with MTSS: Implementation Strategies for Student Success

Oct 26, 2023

Maximizing Learning Engagement: Class Board vs. Blog – Which Fits Best?

Oct 24, 2023

Data-Driven Success: Insights from Kristin Schmitz, Director of School Improvement at Norwalk Public Schools

Oct 6, 2023

An Educator’s Guide to MTSS

Oct 2, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Progress Monitoring

Sep 21, 2023

Building a Culture of Belonging: Equity Strategies for School Leaders with Dr. Don Parker

Sep 13, 2023

The 3 Grading Reform Challenges Every School Leader Must Overcome

Aug 25, 2023

Otus Joins the Ranks of America's Fastest-Growing Businesses With Its Spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List

Aug 24, 2023

PLCs in Action: How K-12 Leaders Raise the Bar for Success

Aug 23, 2023

Otus Unveils AI-Powered Assessment Features

Aug 15, 2023

CAE and Otus Team Up To Provide Valuable Assessment Tool for K-12 Educators

Jul 24, 2023

Promoting Equitable Discipline: Understanding Disparities Between ELLs and Non-ELLs

Jul 24, 2023

Attendance Matters: Addressing Disparities Between Schools in Your District

Jul 24, 2023

Navigating the Dual Language Landscape: Equitable Access and Student Performance

Jul 24, 2023

Promoting Educational Equity: Assessing College and Career Readiness for Students with IEPs

Jul 24, 2023

Promoting Educational Equity: Assessing College and Career Readiness for Students with IEPs

Jul 21, 2023

Evaluating Intervention Impact: Closing the Reading Gap for Struggling Students

Jul 21, 2023

Identifying Student Progress Towards College and Career Readiness: The Power of Early Indicators

Jul 21, 2023

Identifying Student Progress Towards College and Career Readiness: The Power of Early Indicators

Jul 21, 2023

Navigating the Landscape of K-12 Student Growth: A Longitudinal Approach

Jul 11, 2023

Otus Wins Tech & Learning's Best of Show Award at ISTELive 2023

Jun 23, 2023

Otus Wins 2023 CODiE Award for Innovative Assessment Solution

Jun 9, 2023

Otus named EdTech Breakthrough Learning Analytics Solution of the Year

Jun 6, 2023

Otus named Gold Globee Disruptor for its all-in-one student learning platform

May 17, 2023

How One of the Nation’s Top-Performing Schools Uses Personalized Learning to Drive Student Success: An Interview with Dr. Paul O’Malley, Superintendent of Butler School District 53

May 12, 2023

Otus Named Finalist in Two CODiE Award Categories for Innovative Assessment Solutions

May 12, 2023

Reimagining Grading in K-12 Schools: A Conversation on the Value of Standards-Based Grading

May 12, 2023

Reimagining Grading in K-12 Schools: A Conversation on the Value of Standards-Based Grading

May 12, 2023

Reimagining Grading in K-12 Schools: A Conversation on the Value of Standards-Based Grading

May 11, 2023

Otus Certified Educator Spotlight: Deanna Crawford, West Elementary School in Illinois

May 10, 2023

Otus Named an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace of 2023

Apr 27, 2023

Otus Wins Three Stevie Awards: Computer Software Company, Technology Executive, and Customer Service Department of the Year

Apr 27, 2023

Otus Wins Three Stevie Awards: Computer Software Company, Technology Executive, and Customer Service Department of the Year

Apr 24, 2023

Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Otus

Apr 21, 2023

Creating a Portrait of a Graduate: New Measures of College, Career, and Life Readiness

Apr 18, 2023

Three Key Ways the Otus-Skyward Partnership Benefits Educators

Apr 13, 2023

How do Title I and Title IV Grant Funds Apply to Otus?

Apr 6, 2023

Extinguishing the Dumpster Fires of Assessment and Grading Reform

Apr 6, 2023

Edtech leader Otus partners with Skyward to Improve Data-Driven Instruction

Mar 28, 2023

Interview with Lexi Robinson, Coordinator for Teaching & Learning for North Shore School District 112

Mar 28, 2023

Interview with Lexi Robinson, Coordinator for Teaching & Learning for North Shore School District 112

Mar 28, 2023

Interview with Lexi Robinson, Coordinator for Teaching & Learning for North Shore School District 112

Mar 13, 2023

Interview with Ashley Troy, Director of Teaching & Learning for Northwest Education Services

Mar 13, 2023

Interview with Ashley Troy, Director of Teaching & Learning for Northwest Education Services

Feb 9, 2023

Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Transition to Standards-Based Grading

Feb 7, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Securing K-12 Technology Grants

Jan 31, 2023

Otus wins Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence “Best of 2022” for Primary and Secondary Education

Jan 24, 2023

Otus wins District Administration’s ‘Top Ed Tech Product of 2023’ Award

Jan 13, 2023

Addressing Learning Gaps by Centralizing Assessments and Student Data

Jan 13, 2023

Addressing Learning Gaps by Centralizing Assessments and Student Data

Jan 13, 2023

Addressing Learning Gaps by Centralizing Assessments and Student Data

Dec 8, 2022

More Tools to Measure Student Learning with CenterPoint and Otus

Dec 6, 2022

Using Otus to Administer Digital Spelling Tests with Cassie Coleman from Challis Elementary School

Dec 6, 2022

Using Otus to Administer Digital Spelling Tests with Cassie Coleman from Challis Elementary School

Nov 15, 2022

Meet Cassandra Coleman from Challis Joint District in Idaho!

Nov 14, 2022

Standards-based grading can work with traditional grading– and it’s easier than you think!

Nov 10, 2022

Making Sense of Historical Data with EdTec & Otus

Nov 9, 2022

Interview with Sheri Peacock, Associate Superintendent for Student Achievement at East Moline School District

Nov 8, 2022

Edtech Leader Otus Adds CenterPoint Education Solutions’ High-Quality Assessments to Platform

Nov 7, 2022

Driving Change with Data: How Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District Launched PLCs to Focus on Student Growth

Nov 7, 2022

Driving Change with Data: How Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District Launched PLCs to Focus on Student Growth

Nov 7, 2022

Interview with Matt Olson, Assistant Superintendent at NWES

Nov 7, 2022

Driving Change with Data: How Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District Launched PLCs to Focus on Student Growth

Oct 19, 2022

Edtech leader Otus announces partnership with Salem School District

Oct 18, 2022

Edtech leader Otus announces partnership with National Catholic Educational Association

Oct 12, 2022

Making the Grade: Standards-Based, Traditional, or Both?

Oct 12, 2022

Making the Grade: Standards-Based, Traditional, or Both?

Oct 12, 2022

Making the Grade: Standards-Based, Traditional, or Both?

Oct 7, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Differentiated Instruction

Sep 30, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Summative Assessments

Sep 23, 2022

Perry Local School District

Sep 15, 2022

Easily Accelerate Student Performance with Otus Proficiency Assessments

Sep 15, 2022

Easily Accelerate Student Performance with Otus Proficiency Assessments

Sep 12, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Formative Assessments

Aug 30, 2022

Using Text to Speech on Otus Assessments featuring Kate Carlson

Aug 30, 2022

Wood Dale SD 7

Aug 30, 2022

Using Text to Speech on Otus Assessments featuring Kate Carlson

Aug 24, 2022

Marshall County Schools

Aug 24, 2022

Hemet Unified School District

Aug 23, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Data-Driven Instruction

Aug 22, 2022

Otus Saves 98% of Users Time – Two Hours a Week, To Be Exact

Aug 18, 2022

Central School District 301

Aug 15, 2022

Debunking Standards-Based Grading Myths featuring Matt Townsley

Aug 4, 2022

Milton Public Schools

Jul 21, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Performance-Based Assessments

Jul 20, 2022

Using Data to Drive Student Placements featuring Dr. Becky Mathison

Jul 13, 2022

The Otus Story

Jun 30, 2022

Keeping in Touch with Families featuring Margaret Parks from Wood Dale School District 7

Jun 21, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Common Assessments

Jun 21, 2022

Student-Growth Platform Otus Welcomes New Customers and Launches Impact Map to Highlight User Success Stories

Jun 17, 2022

Building A Better Otus – Together

Jun 6, 2022

Summer Data Retreats Webinar

May 26, 2022

Otus Proficiency Assessments featuring Jodi Fierstein from Superior Public Schools

May 26, 2022

Otus Proficiency Assessments featuring Jodi Fierstein from Superior Public Schools

May 26, 2022

Otus Proficiency Assessments featuring Jodi Fierstein from Superior Public Schools

May 23, 2022

Otus Proficiency Assessments Offers 1,000 Assessments to Teachers

May 4, 2022

Keeping in Touch with Families featuring Margaret Parks from Wood Dale School District 7

Apr 28, 2022

The Power of Otus Plans featuring Chad Nichols from Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Apr 26, 2022

3 Reasons You Don't Want to Miss an Otus Regional Workshop

Apr 26, 2022

3 Ways To Take Action On State Test Data Today

Apr 2, 2022

Standards-Based Grading Scales, Calculations, and Conversions

Jan 20, 2022

30 Resources to Master Standards-Based Grading

Jan 1, 2022

The Educator's Guide to Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Oct 22, 2021

Mastery Learning: The Educator's Guide (2024)

Oct 1, 2021

Standards-Based Grading: Everything You Need to Know (2024)

Sep 20, 2021

Personalized Learning with SBG at Nampa School District

Jun 23, 2021

How Santa Rosa Academy Keeps Students Connected With Otus

May 24, 2021

Best LMS for Schools: 10 Non-Negotiables When Choosing a K-12 LMS

May 18, 2021

How One California Math Team is Rethinking K-12 Common Assessment

May 11, 2021

The Standards-Based Learning Dream (and Reality)

Apr 14, 2021

Think Like Harvard: Bring Data Wise to Your School

Mar 9, 2021

User Spotlight: Blair Community Schools

Feb 11, 2021

Every Student Needs a Plan

Jan 13, 2021

Otus Joins Google for Education Partner Program to Support K-12 School Communities

Dec 1, 2020

Free Bitmoji Classroom Templates for Remote and Hybrid Learning

Nov 25, 2020

The Friendly Faces Behind Otus Chat Support

Oct 21, 2020

The Power of a K-12 Data Consortium

Oct 15, 2020

The Dream Team of Chat Support

Sep 14, 2020

Free Bitmoji Classroom Templates for Remote Learning

Jul 14, 2020

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Blended Learning Solution

Jun 30, 2020

Providing Personalized Video Feedback for Your Students

May 12, 2020

Identify Plagiarism With Our Newest Integration: Turnitin

May 10, 2020

"A Child's First Teacher Is Its Mother" - Peng Liyuan

Dec 2, 2019

A Unified Vision is the First Step to Successful Educational Initiatives

Oct 29, 2019

The Ripple Effect: What should you do now that your EdTech vendor has been acquired?

Oct 7, 2019

Are Data Warehouses Failing K-12 Schools?

Sep 12, 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Standards-Based Learning

Sep 9, 2019

The Modern Challenges of Formative Assessment

Sep 9, 2019

Can AI help K-12 educators complete rote tasks associated with teaching?

Aug 14, 2019

Five Reasons to Share Student Work with the World

Jul 17, 2019

How We Built the Ultimate Student Profile

Jul 16, 2019

Otus Partners with Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District to Empower K-12 Educators with Data

Jul 10, 2019

Lesson Design Ideas: Using Technology in Physical Education

Jun 21, 2019

K-12 Educators Need Less Technology and More Efficiency

Apr 17, 2019

Otus and Illinois HB 3606

Apr 15, 2019

How a DataWise PLC Can Transform Your School Community

Mar 29, 2019

New Professorship in Education and Data Sciences Announced at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Mar 15, 2019

Influenced by Design: Leaders Who Have Shaped Our Vision for Education

Feb 19, 2019

Otus Partners With CESA Purchasing to Expand Reach in Wisconsin

Feb 13, 2019

What is the difference between Google Classroom and Otus?

Jan 22, 2019

Standards-Based Grading: 3 Keys to Easing Teacher Resistance

Jan 15, 2019

Standards Based Learning: 5 Essential Terms for Teachers

Dec 13, 2018

10 Things We Learned About Standards-Based Grading from Lee Ann Jung

Dec 8, 2018

The Journey Towards Meaningful K-12 Analytics on Student Performance

Nov 30, 2018

3 Questions to Ask When Picking an EdTech Platform

Nov 7, 2018

Why Otus is Partnering with Project Unicorn on Interoperability

Oct 26, 2018

Student-Led Conferences in the Digital Age of Education

Sep 20, 2018

Predicting Student Outcomes with Otus and the Big Five

Sep 6, 2018

What's Your Vision for School Improvement?

Aug 27, 2018

Have report cards driven a wedge between parents and standards-based grading?

Aug 1, 2018

Case Study: Empowering Teachers with Data

May 21, 2018

How is Otus different than [insert any edtech tool]?

May 17, 2018

What does personalized learning mean to Otus?

May 15, 2018

Otus named 2018 Top Pick by Common Sense Media

Apr 11, 2018

How Student Progress Monitoring Tools Help Teachers Focus on Growth

Apr 9, 2018

Infinite Campus Selects Otus as Grading Services Partner

Apr 6, 2018

Effective Ways to Provide Technology Training for Teachers

Mar 21, 2018

How to Measure Student Progress Without Standardized Tests

Mar 20, 2018

3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Standards-Based Gradebook

Feb 7, 2018

5 Quick Ways Busy Teachers Can Use New Technology in their Classrooms

Jan 31, 2018

How to Choose The Best Formative Assessment Tool for Your Classroom

Dec 15, 2017

How Otus is turning reams of student data into valuable stories

Nov 2, 2017

5 Tips for Great Parent-Teacher Conferences

Aug 30, 2017

A Gradebook Built for Standards

May 11, 2017

4 Lessons in Personalized Learning

Aug 29, 2016

Project-Based Learning Provides ‘Aha Moment’ for Students

Jun 23, 2016

Otus Chosen as NWEA MAP Authorized Data Partner

Jun 17, 2016

How Technology Can Help Teaching on a Practical Level

May 20, 2016

How to Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome

May 15, 2016

Otus Google Integration

Apr 6, 2016

Otus Named SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist in Two Categories

Mar 8, 2016

Otus Founder Named one of NSBA's "20 to Watch" in 2016