🥇 Otus Live: Level Up Contest ←

Complete a playlist 🎬 Earn a raffle entry

It's simple... Watch - Complete - Repeat

🍿 Choose a Learning Playlist (or a few!)

✅ Complete each step of the Playlist.

🔁 Finish more Playlists to boost your odds.

Pick Your Playlist

🛠 Learning Playlist #1: The Otus Essentials

💪 Learning Playlist #2: The Assessment Pro

🤿 Learning Playlist #3: The Data Diver

Enjoy the journey and may luck be on your side!

*Contest concludes October 7, 2025

🎥 Otus Live Returns This August!

We’re kicking off the school year with Otus Live: Back-to-School Edition! It's a fresh series of live professional development sessions designed to help educators jump back in with confidence.

🗓 Weekly Schedule:

• Mondays @ 2 PM
• Tuesdays @ 3 PM
• Wednesdays @ 4 PM

📚 Each session will feature quick wins, 5-minute guides, and mini-tutorials on everything from creating your first assessment to inviting families into Otus. Perfect for getting up to speed fast!

👉 View the full list of Live PD sessions here

🎁 Learn & Earn Otus Swag!

Watching Otus Live videos (live or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas sweatshirt

Otus was named a Tech & Learning Best of Show Award winner in both the Primary and Secondary Education categories at ISTE! ✌️

In their feedback, the judges highlighted our AI features and partnership with Discovery Education, noting that Otus stood out for simplifying what matters most:
✨ Making student growth visible
✨ Making data actionable
✨ Making it easier to provide support

This double recognition reflects the heart of our mission and the incredible work our team and partners are doing to empower educators and students every day!

💟 We love connecting face-to-face with educators!

Hundreds (maybe thousands!) of amazing educators stopped by our booth at ISTE, and we couldn’t get enough. You shared what’s working, what’s challenging, how your schools are evolving, and where Otus fits in. We swapped stories, laughed, and had meaningful conversations about the real work happening every day. Whether you came for a quick demo, to explore our latest AI features, or to snag a sweet Otus sticker, we appreciated every moment!

We also had the opportunity to co-host powerful sessions with our partners at Discovery Education, diving into the real challenges educators face.

Click below for a full recap of each session:

1️⃣ What It Really Takes to Lead Grading Reform

2️⃣ How Teachers Shape the Tools They Use

3️⃣ Measure Sci Growth via Formative Assessment

🥳 Coming to a city near you...

Regional workshops are in-person events hosted by Otus in partnership with school districts where educators can gather to learn about and experience Otus.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Aug 26th - Monroe School District (WI)

✔︎ Register here!

• Sept 26th - Hardin County Public Schools (TN)

✔︎ Register here!

• Oct 13th - Glynn County School District (GA)
• Oct 17th - Fountain-Fort Carson (CO)
• Oct 30th - Salem School District (WI)

Are you interested in attending or hosting? Contact our Community Manager, Hillary! hillary@otus.com

🎬 Otus Live!

Join our Otus Live sessions covering a variety of key topics to grow your Otus knowledge!

• Can’t make it to a live session? No problem! Every session is recorded and available anytime in our On-Demand library 🎥

🎁 Learn & Earn Otus Swag

Watching Otus Live videos (lives or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas Sweatshirt

🏆 Ready to become an Otus pro?

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced

✔️ Earn Otus gear

✔️ Free to all

🧩 Stay connected

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.
• Explore the Otus On-Demand PD Library

⭐️ Student Advanced Assessment Tools

🚩 Flag questions they want to revisit 🚩

❌ Mask answers they have ruled out ❌

These tools are designed to help students stay focused and confident. They’ll be available automatically next time a student takes an advanced assessment, with no extra steps required when assigning!

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ Trendlines in Plans

Trendlines now available in Plans Performance

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ Otus AI Update

Now accessible in the Assessments Gradebook

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ New Tools for Third-Party Data

1️⃣ Control Visibility: Choose which third-party assessments are visible to students and families.

2️⃣ Add Descriptions: Include explanations for each third-party assessment to help all those involved.

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ Target Sets in Third-Party Data

Use the View Target Set drop-down menu to toggle between different target sets.

➡️ Learn More

Only applicable if target sets have been configured.

📚 Answers Right at Your Fingertips

The Otus Help Center is your go-to resource for any step-by-step guides, tips, and answers to common questions, all handcrafted by the Otus team. Each article is thoughtfully created to help you make the most of your Otus experience!

💬 In-App Chat Tool

The Otus in-app chat feature offers real-time support right within Otus. Whether you have a quick question or need more detailed assistance, we’re here to help. Just click the chat icon in the bottom corner and answer a few quick prompts to get started!

🎬 Otus Live highlight reel for June

• ⭐️ New feature ⭐️ Transfer a Student's Assessments to a Different Class
• Assessments: Analyzing Assessment Data
• Grading: Allow post-grading review
• Lessons: Build a lesson in under 1 minute

🎁 Earn Otus Swag!

Watching Otus Live videos (live or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas sweatshirt

🏆 Otus has been named one of Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces! This recognition honors companies that go above and beyond to foster exceptional workplace cultures, and we are proud to be among them.

🏆 Winner in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards, conducted by EdTech Breakthrough.

• Learning Analytics Solution of the Year

🏆 Winner in two categories of the 2025 SmartBrief Readers’ Choice Awards.

• Learning Management
• Assessment & Data Analytics.

🏆 Otus Excellence Awards 🏆

The Otus Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding educators and districts in the Otus community. The 10 winners, selected from five categories, were chosen for their impact on student learning and growth through innovation, engagement, and data-driven practices.

💪 The Otus Impact Award

Recognizing a district that has embraced Otus to drive meaningful student growth, collaboration, and innovation across schools.

• GOLD - Wilmot Union High School, Wisconsin
• SILVER - Hamilton County School District, Florida

📊 The Data Driver

Recognizing a leader who turns data into action, supports teams, identifies trends, and drives student success with insight and clarity.

• GOLD - Craig Velleux, All Data & Math Coach/Interventionist; Salem School District, Wisconsin
• SILVER - Patrick Dawson, Director of Innovation, Teaching, and Learning, Winnetka School District 36, Illinois

📚 The PD Powerhouse

Recognizing an educator who supports others in mastering Otus through training, modeling, and championing professional growth.

• GOLD - Lisa Kosin, Teacher; Community Unit School District 201, Illinois
• SILVER - Perla DeLaCruz, Teacher; Hemet Unified School District, California

🤝 The Everyday Advocate

Recognizing a classroom educator who consistently leverages Otus to support students, personalize learning, and model best practices for their peers.

• GOLD - Suzanne Hill, Teacher; Nampa School District, Idaho
• SILVER - John Camp, Math Head of Teaching & Learning; New England Innovation Academy, Massachusetts

⭐️ Rookie of the Year

Recognizing a new Otus user who demonstrated enthusiasm and a data-driven mindset, quickly becoming a confident and impactful user.

• GOLD - Misty Anderson, Math School Improvement Specialist; Bulloch County School District, Georgia
• SILVER - Jeana Craft, Information Technology Coordinator; Mattoon Community Unit School District 2, Illinois

The Otus Excellence Awards winners receive a trophy and certificate, a donation to the recipient’s district in their honor, and complimentary access to an Otus Onsite Day of professional development.

🥳 Coming to a city near you...

Regional workshops are in-person events hosted by Otus in partnership with school districts where educators can gather to learn about and experience Otus.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Aug 26th - Monroe School District (WI)
• Sept 26th - Hardin County Public Schools (TN)
• Oct 13th - Glynn County School District (GA)
• Oct 17th - Fountain-Fort Carson (CO)
• Oct 30th - Salem School District (WI)

Are you interested in attending or hosting? Contact our Community Manager, Hillary! hillary@otus.com

🎬 Otus Live!

Join our Otus Live sessions covering a variety of key topics to grow your Otus knowledge!

• Can’t make it to a live session? No problem! Every session is recorded and available anytime in our On-Demand library 🎥

🎁 Earn Otus Swag

Watching Otus Live videos (lives or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas Sweatshirt

🏆 Ready to become an Otus pro?

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced

✔️ Earn Otus gear

✔️ Free to all

🧩 Stay connected

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.
• Explore the Otus On-Demand PD Library

⭐️ New Tools for Third-Party Data

1️⃣ Control Visibility: Choose which third-party assessments are visible to students and families.

2️⃣ Add Descriptions: Include explanations for each third-party assessment to help all those involved.

➡️ Learn More

These settings are managed within the Control Center of the main administrator account.

⭐️ Target Sets in Third-Party Data

Use the View Target Set drop-down menu to toggle between different target sets.

➡️ Learn More

Only applicable if target sets have been configured.

📚 Answers Right at Your Fingertips

The Otus Help Center is your go-to resource for any step-by-step guides, tips, and answers to common questions, all handcrafted by the Otus team. Each article is thoughtfully created to help you make the most of your Otus experience!

💬 In-App Chat Tool

The Otus in-app chat feature offers real-time support right within Otus. Whether you have a quick question or need more detailed assistance, we’re here to help. Just click the chat icon in the bottom corner and answer a few quick prompts to get started!

Cohorts: IN PROGRESS

😎 Summer OCE Session

• June 16th 2025 - Aug 4th 2025

Cohorts: UPCOMING

🍂 Fall OCE Session

• Sept 29th 2025 - Nov 7th 2025

⛄️ Winter OCE Session

• January 21st 2026 - March 2nd 2026

🤔 Hmmm... what is OCE?

Join our Otus Certified Educators program!

✔️ Self-paced

✔️ Earn Otus gear

✔️ Free to all

🧩 Stay connected

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.
• Explore the Otus On-Demand PD Library

⏮ Rewind the tape!

Here’s what went down in Otus Live last month:

• Advanced Assessment: Graphing Questions
• Reports: Download Missing Assignment Report
• Plans: Update a student Plan

🔮 What's to come?

Register for our upcoming Otus Live sessions:

• ⭐️ New feature ⭐️ Transfer a Student's Assessments to a Different Class
• Lessons: Best Practices for Differentiation
• Simple Assessment: AI Question Generator

🎁 Earn Otus Swag!

Watching Otus Live videos (live or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas sweatshirt