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EvalScribe vs Teach Primary
Both stand on teacher evaluation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Administrators using a supported Apple device can choose EvalScribe to draft framework-aligned evaluations and coaching scripts, then review and export the results. Look elsewhere if you need an Android or web app, direct platform integration, or single sign-on.
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Teach Primary combines a structured classroom-observation framework with resources for training, collection, and analysis. Its stated use is system-level assessment and support, not high-stakes decisions about individual teachers.
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| EvalScribe | Teach Primary | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | District license: $80 per admin a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | evalscribe.com | worldbank.org |
| On teacher evaluation software | #4 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
EvalScribe: what it does well
- Accepts typed, dictated, and scanned handwritten observation notes
- Maps notes to standards and suggests levels with evidence citations
- Supports frameworks across every U.S. state and Washington, D.C.
- Three evaluations are included before choosing a paid plan
- Drafts can be edited and exported as PDFs
What to know first
- No Android or web version
- Does not integrate with SIS or evaluation platforms
- No single sign-on
Teach Primary: what it does well
- Free tool and complementary resource toolkit
- Supports SurveyCTO and paper-based data collection
- Framework can be adapted to local needs
- Materials include training, analysis, and reporting support
- Resources link materials in several languages
What to know first
- Not intended for high-stakes teacher evaluation
- Reliable observations require protocols and training
- Implementation requires trainers and implementors
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