Classroom Mosaic vs Observation Partner

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.

Observation Partner is a web-based tool for K-12 school leaders to capture classroom evidence, draft rubric-aligned feedback, and track observation work. It turns observation notes into editable drafts using Danielson Style, Marzano Style, or a district rubric. Administrators can use templates, focus areas, tone controls, revision history, and Word export to prepare write-ups. Individual workspaces show teacher observation requirements and outstanding observations; guided school setup adds shared rosters, evaluator assignments, and building-level completion visibility. The service is for drafting and tracking, while the district-approved evaluation system remains the official record. It works in modern browsers on laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones, and requires internet access to generate drafts and save changes. Evidence can be uploaded as PDF or Word DOCX files. The Free plan includes 1,250 lifetime starter AI credits. Individual Monthly costs $9.99 per month and Individual Annual costs $89.99 per year; both include a 7-day trial. School Setup costs $149.00 per administrator per year. Multi-building district rollups are not currently available.