Five Star to Partner with The Danielson Group for K-12 Staff Evaluations

NEW ALBANY, Ind., Mar. 12, 2024,  Five Star Technology Solutions, a leading provider of innovative educational technology solutions, is proud to announce the integration of The Danielson Group’s Framework for Teaching within its comprehensive Pivot Staff Evaluations platform. This integration will enhance the capabilities of Five Star Technology’s offerings to support educators in their teaching and learning.

Our Pivot Staff Evaluations module provides leaders at all levels of the PK-12 education system with a powerful tool to simplify classroom observations and evaluations, make data-driven decisions, and improve instructional practices. 

The Danielson Group’s Framework for Teaching is widely recognized as a comprehensive and reflective research-based tool for growth-based observation and evaluation to enhance educators’ teaching practices and professional learning systems. By incorporating this framework into its platform, Five Star Technology Solutions aims to provide educators with a powerful resource for professional development and instructional improvement.

“Many districts already utilize Pivot as their go-to tool for evaluations. We are excited to share that through a new partnership, we are now able to offer the Framework for Teaching’s rubrics within Pivot," said Sam Bush, VP of Product Development for Five Star Technology Solutions

“The Danielson Group is enthusiastic about our partnership with Five Star Technology Solutions. We are confident that including the Framework for Teaching in support of their evaluation approach will support the growth and development of teachers on their journey to instructional excellence,” said Lee Kappes, Interim Executive Director of the Danielson Group. 

About The Danielson Group

The Danielson Group works with educators with the mission to fundamentally change professional learning to bring out the best in teachers. Since the organization's founding in 2003, the Danielson Group team has worked with thousands of schools and tens of thousands of educators to advance the teaching profession in service of student learning and development. Our vision is that every student and educator experiences joyful school environments that promote important learning, inquiry, personal growth, and social consciousness. We empower instructional leaders and school systems across the country and around the world to bring out the best in teachers through professional learning systems and practices that promote inquiry, innovation, dignity, and joy, and are grounded in the most widely adopted and influential vision of student-centered, transformative teaching and learning - the Framework for Teaching.

About Five Star Technology Solutions

Since 2005, Five Star has partnered with school districts to support transformative learning experiences through the use of technology.  A Google for Education partner, Five Star specializes in Professional Development, Technology Services, and Data Analytics.  We believe that technology should amplify students' learning experiences. From professional learning & technical services to data analytics & cybersecurity solutions, our team has the specific experience to support K-12 school districts of all shapes & sizes. Learn more at fivestartech.com.