Classroom Mosaic
classroommosaic.com
What it is
Classroom Mosaic is an observation platform for K-12 instructional leaders supporting teacher development and retention. Users can customize forms, import existing ones, or select from a form library. Dashboards organize real-time observation data with aggregation, duration tracking, filters, and trends over time. Evaluation tools include task workflows, rubrics, scripting, e-signatures, scoring, and due-date reminders. After an observation is submitted, summary emails go to the observer and teacher; email-integrated dialogue threads keep teacher replies with the observation. The app supports offline observations and syncs them when internet access returns. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, and listed authentication options include Google SSO, ClassLink SSO, and SAML. The Individual plan costs $40 a year, billed at $40 per month annually, and a 45-day trial is offered. There is no free plan. Classroom Mosaic was founded in 2011.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Classroom Mosaic is a K-12 instructional leadership platform for observations, walkthroughs, evaluations, coaching and reporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Purpose
- Classroom Mosaic is an observation platform for K-12 instructional leaders to support, develop, and retain teachers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Audience
- The FAQ identifies principals, assistant principals, directors, instructional coaches, department heads, and district leaders as users.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Platforms
- The FAQ says the platform works in a web browser and the app is available for iOS, Android, Apple silicon Macs, Chromebooks, and Windows 11+ devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Integrations
- Published authentication and roster options include Google SSO, ClassLink SSO, SAML, roster importing and automated rostering on higher tiers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Security
- The privacy policy says personal information and stored data are encrypted in transit and at rest, and the service is hosted on AWS in the United States.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Compliance
- The privacy policy says Classroom Mosaic is undergoing a SOC 2 examination and handles student records consistent with FERPA, COPPA, and applicable U.S. state student privacy laws.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Support
- The FAQ directs users to [email protected] and says offline app observations synchronize after connectivity returns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Founded
- The company says Ben and Tyler founded Classroom Mosaic in 2011 while high-school seniors.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Access controls
- The company says staff access follows least privilege with mandatory multifactor authentication, while users can use Google or ClassLink SSO or password login.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Additional solutions
- The solutions catalog includes walkthroughs, instructional rounds, evaluations, team observations, meetings, coaching cycles, professional learning and school-improvement tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- API policy
- The acceptable-use policy covers the company’s APIs and prohibits scraping, data mining and programmatic access to the service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- App compatibility limitation
- Apple’s listing identifies the app as designed for iPhone and iPad and says it is not verified for macOS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- App data limitation
- Google Play says the Android app may share personal information and app activity, collects photos and videos plus other data, encrypts data in transit and does not allow data deletion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Backups
- The policy describes encrypted backups, point-in-time recovery, database replication and versioned cross-region object storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Coaching
- Email-integrated dialogue threads save teacher replies with the observation in Classroom Mosaic.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Coaching dialogue
- Replies to observation summary emails are stored in an associated dialogue thread.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Company legal name
- The privacy policy identifies the operating company as Benty, LLC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Company scale
- The about page reports more than 10 million instructional minutes captured and over 45,000 educators supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Company story
- Ben and Tyler founded Classroom Mosaic in 2011 as high-school seniors and launched the first platform version from college dorm rooms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Compliance status
- The company says it is undergoing a SOC 2 examination and handles student records consistently with FERPA, COPPA and applicable state privacy laws.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Custom forms
- Users can import forms, build forms from scratch and select from a library of hundreds of observation forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Documentation
- The help center provides searchable support articles, including a getting-started guide updated November 14, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.classroommosaic.com
- Evaluation workflows
- Evaluation tools include task workflows, centralized documents and rubrics, e-signatures, scoring, calculations, due dates and reminders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Evaluations
- Evaluation tools include task workflows, rubrics, scripting, e-signatures, scoring, and due-date reminders.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Feedback
- Submitting an observation can automatically email a summary to the observer and teacher.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Forms
- Users can customize forms, import existing forms, or choose from a library of classroom-tested forms.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Independent adoption evidence
- A South Carolina education conference program describes Dorchester District Two using Classroom Mosaic walkthrough data to turn observation notes into feedback and professional-learning priorities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scasa.org
- Independent company profile
- District Administration reports that co-founder Ben Gustafson created the prototype in a high-school STEM program in 2011 and that the platform had captured over 10 million instructional minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · districtadministration.com
- Independent district record
- Lakeview Independent School District board minutes dated July 15, 2024 list Classroom Mosaic observations among the principal’s preparation items.Read 15 Oct 2026 · resources.finalsite.net
- Independent government reference
- A South Carolina Department of Education exemplar document uses Classroom Mosaic ratings as a measure for improving classroom checks-for-understanding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ed.sc.gov
- LinkedIn company facts
- LinkedIn lists Classroom Mosaic as privately held, founded in 2011, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with 11-50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Observation capture
- Observation forms support real-time saving, automatic timing, offline use, scripting notes, photos and required fields.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Offline use
- The app supports offline observations and syncs them to Classroom Mosaic servers when internet access returns.Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Praise: usability
- An Apple App Store reviewer praised the simple interface and quick feedback workflow for saving administrators time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Product update
- A July 17, 2026 product update introduced a redesigned home page focused on what users should address next.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Rating on AppBrain
- 4.82 out of 5 from 140 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.8 out of 5 from 161 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Reporting
- Dashboards provide aggregation, filters, duration tracking, drill-downs, exports and over-time trends.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Security encryption
- The product page states that data is encrypted in transit and at rest.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Security infrastructure
- The privacy policy says production systems run on AWS in the United States across multiple availability zones with private networking and restricted inbound traffic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- SLO module
- The SLO offering supports custom documents, student assessment data, roster access, score imports and growth-target setting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
- Third-party services
- The privacy policy names AWS, Intercom, Stripe, Xero, Dropbox Backup, Google Drive Backup, Google, Microsoft, Clever and ClassLink connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
Plans and prices
Individual $40 a year $40 per month, billed annually 1 observer · 20 teachers · Everything in School, except as stated Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
Individual $40 a month annually 1 Observer · 20 Teachers · Everything in School, except Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
School $125 a month annually Unlimited Observers · Unlimited Forms · Unlimited Observations · 75 Teachers Included · Dashboards & Reporting · Website, iOS & Android App · Single Sign-on · Premium Support Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
School $125 a year $125 per month, billed annually Unlimited observers · Unlimited forms · Unlimited observations · 75 teachers included Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
School Premium $250 a month annually Everything in School · Automated Rostering · Dedicated Success Coach · Dedicated Success Engineer · Concierge Onboarding · Initial Training · Quarterly Check-ins · Annual Account Rollover · Discount on other modules Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
School Premium $250 a year $250 per month, billed annually Everything in School · Automated rostering · Dedicated success coach and engineer · Concierge onboarding Read 29 Sep 2026 · classroommosaic.com
District Priced on request Everything in School Premium · Tailored Implementation Plan · District-wide Reporting · Automated Data Exports · Configurable Positions and Roles · Expanded Access Controls · Audit Logs · Custom Integrations Read 15 Oct 2026 · classroommosaic.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Customizable, importable, and library-based observation forms.
- Tracks duration, filters, and trends in dashboards.
- Offline observations sync when internet access returns.
- Evaluation tools include rubrics and e-signatures.
Limits
- No free plan.
- Individual plan costs $40 per month, billed annually.
- Individual plan lists one observer and 20 teachers.
Who it suits
It suits principals, assistant principals, directors, instructional coaches, department heads, and district leaders managing classroom observations and evaluations. Offline observations may help users working without an internet connection.
Classroom Mosaic in depth
Read the full write-up
Overview
Classroom Mosaic is a K–12 platform for classroom observation, teacher feedback, and evaluation workflows. It is best suited to instructional leaders who need to coordinate recurring observations across a school or district. Its connected reporting and coaching tools make it a broader choice than a walkthrough log, but the entry plan’s one-observer, 20-teacher cap narrows its fit.
Key features
Observation submissions trigger summary emails to both observer and teacher, while email-integrated dialogue threads keep teacher replies with the observation. That gives coaching follow-up a shared record tied to the classroom visit. It is useful for leaders who want feedback conversations attached to evidence, rather than handled as a separate workflow.
Forms can be customized, imported, or selected from a library of classroom-tested options. Observation templates, custom rubrics, evidence attachments, and professional-growth plans support a process that can extend from a visit into ongoing development. Schools with existing forms have a route to preserve their approach; teams still need to choose forms and rubrics that fit their evaluation priorities.
Dashboards cover real-time observation data, aggregation, duration tracking, filters, and trends over time. Evaluation tools add task workflows, scripting, e-signatures, scoring, and due-date reminders. This combination suits leaders tracking both classroom visits and formal evaluations, though organizations seeking only lightweight walkthrough capture may not need the full workflow.
Offline observations sync to Classroom Mosaic’s servers when internet access returns, a practical advantage in locations with unreliable connectivity. The privacy policy says personal information and stored data are encrypted in transit and at rest, and that the service is hosted on AWS in the United States. It also says the company is undergoing a SOC 2 examination and handles student records consistent with FERPA, COPPA, and applicable U.S. state student privacy laws. Google SSO, ClassLink SSO, and SAML are authentication options; support is available by email at [email protected].
Pricing
Classroom Mosaic has no free plan and offers a 45-day trial. The Individual plan costs $40 per month, billed annually, for one observer and 20 teachers. It includes the School feature set except for stated exceptions, making it a fit for a single leader managing a small roster, but not a multi-observer team.
School costs $125 per month, billed annually, and includes unlimited observers, forms, and observations, with 75 teachers included. This is the more natural tier for a school coordinating observation work across leaders. School Premium costs $250 per month, billed annually, and adds automated rostering, a dedicated success coach and engineer, and concierge onboarding to everything in School. Those services and rostering are most relevant to schools that want implementation support or reduced roster administration.
District has custom pricing and includes everything in School Premium, plus district-wide reporting, automated data exports, and custom integrations. It is aimed at district-level administration rather than a single school. The main pricing trade-off is clear: Individual keeps cost lower but caps both observers and teachers, while School removes the observer cap and includes more capacity; Premium adds operational support, and District extends reporting and integration needs at a negotiated price.
Platforms
Classroom Mosaic runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with a mobile app and offline observation support. The range gives leaders desktop and mobile access, while offline syncing helps preserve observations until a connection returns.
Who it's for
The FAQ identifies principals, assistant principals, directors, instructional coaches, department heads, and district leaders as users. Classroom Mosaic is strongest for those roles when observation, feedback, evaluation, and reporting need to sit in one process. It is less compelling for an individual evaluator with a very small roster if the one-observer cap is sufficient but the broader workflow is unnecessary, or for a team that needs a free plan.
Pros and cons
Connected observation and coaching: Teacher replies remain with observations, giving follow-up a shared record.
Useful evaluation coverage: Rubrics, scripting, signatures, scoring, task workflows, and reminders support formal evaluation as well as classroom visits.
Reporting over time: Aggregation, filters, duration tracking, and trends help leaders examine observation activity beyond individual submissions.
Offline support: Observations can sync after connectivity returns, which helps where internet access is inconsistent.
Capacity limits at entry: Individual allows one observer and 20 teachers, so growing or collaborative teams need a higher tier.
No free tier: The 45-day trial offers a way to assess the service, but continued use requires a paid plan.
Alternatives
Teacher Evaluation Software is the category directory for readers comparing evaluation products more broadly.
Choose Education Walkthrough if a free starting point matters more than analytics or collaboration: its Basic plan covers one school, five teachers, and ten walkthroughs per month, but includes neither analytics nor collaboration. eCOVE Observation Software is another freemium option, with an Advanced Editions plan at $99.00 per year per user/observer and apps across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
Observation Partner is worth considering for a free personal observation workspace with evidence capture, drafts, export, and progress tracking; its free plan includes 1,250 lifetime starter AI credits. EduEval offers a free forever plan capped at one administrator, one staff member, and five observations per month, with standard rubrics and mobile access, making it a smaller-scale free alternative.
EvalScribe is an iOS and macOS alternative for readers who want to compare an individual-evaluation option. EvaluWise may suit organizations looking for a license priced by the number of teachers evaluated in a year. Observation Copilot offers a free web option for readers comparing another observation tool. PowerSchool Behavior Support is another paid option for readers evaluating software in this area.
Verdict
Choose Classroom Mosaic if your school or district wants classroom observations, coaching follow-up, formal evaluation, and longitudinal reporting connected in one platform. Its strongest reason to buy is the breadth of that shared workflow, reinforced by offline support and multiple platform options. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan, have more than 20 teachers but want to remain at the entry tier, or need only a basic walkthrough log rather than evaluation and reporting tools.
Verdict
Classroom Mosaic combines classroom observations, feedback, and evaluation workflows with reporting tools. The Individual plan has stated observer and teacher limits; larger School plans list more capacity.
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