WOW! Otus takes home THREE Stevie Awards at the 2026 American Business Awards.

🥇Gold: AI Breakthrough of the Year

🥉Bronze: AI Leader of the Year - Chris Hull, President & Co-Founder

🥉Bronze: Customer Service Department of the Year

These awards recognize the impact of Otus AI, the embedded assistant that gives school leaders instant, actionable answers about student performance. By unifying academic, behavioral, cognitive, and attendance data in a secure environment, Otus AI helps educators move from scattered spreadsheets to clear, confident decisions.

We're especially proud to see Chris Hull recognized as a Bronze winner in the AI Leader of the Year category. Chris's journey from classroom educator to EdTech leader has always been driven by one goal: helping teachers see the whole child. His vision brought Otus AI to life, and this honor reflects the dedication he brings to responsible, educator-focused innovation every day.

The Bronze in Customer Service Department of the Year is a win for our entire Client Success team, recognized for our real-time, human-centered support of educators, especially throughout the 2025 launch of Otus AI. Congrats to all 🙌

Congrats, Courtney Fisher!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"I use Otus with each of my students to review and analyze their performance. We identify trends together and track their growth on specific standards. I create targeted instruction for student groups. Otus provides real-time data to families of their child's educational journey." - Courtney Fisher

Courtney Fisher, a 5th-grade math teacher from Ronan School District in Montana, is already making an impact through her dedication to growth. She jumped into the Otus Certified Educator program and quickly completed two OCE cohorts with curiosity and intention. Her commitment to using data to support students and families reflects the heart of the Otus community. Way to go, Courtney! 🎉

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The Otus Community Assessment Exchange is a shared assessment folder within Otus where educators can explore and share points-based, simple assessments created by other Otus users. It’s designed to encourage collaboration and idea-sharing across the Otus community!

Learn more here!

💪 Become an Otus pro!

😎 Summer OCE Session: Jun 24th Aug 12th 2026

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced ✔️ Earn Otus gear ✔️ Free to all

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.

⭐️ 3rd Party Data: PDF Export and Customization

Educators can download a PDF of an individual student’s 3rd Party data directly from the Reports page in the Student Profile. This report provides a portable visualization of performance over time and can be customized to include scores from all or select datasets.

Key Benefits/Details

• Comprehensive Data Access: Includes all uploaded 3rd party data and custom Other Assessment datasets.
• Tailored Reporting: Use the customization menu to select exactly which datasets, assessments, or target sets appear in the final report.
• Easy Distribution: Perfect for parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, or administrative reviews.
• Preview Before Saving: Click Generate to view a preview of the report before finalizing your download or closing to start over.

👏 Enhancements

Google Drive: Shared Drive Accessibility

We’ve expanded our Google Drive integration to include Shared Drives, making it easier than ever to attach collaborative documents and resources throughout the Otus platform.

Standards: Access Standard Tags

Users can now filter by Standard Tags at the parent level when linking standards to your assessments, making it faster and easier to locate the specific district standards you need.

Custom Standards: Archiving Individual Custom Standards

Main Admins can now archive individual custom standards within the Control Center, removing them from the active standards browser while preserving all historical student data and visualizations for your records.

📚 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

Otus Live videos are short, interactive PD sessions designed to help you get more out of Otus.

• Otus Insights: DiscoveryEd Resources
• Otus Insights: Standards Analytics
• Advanced Assessments: Create Drag and Drop Questions
• Advanced Assessments: Create Multiple Choice Questions

🎁 Earn Exclusive Otus Swag!

Tune in to Otus Live videos, whether you join live or watch the recordings, and begin earning rewards.

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

Big news! Otus is honored as a finalist in FOUR 2026 EdTech Awards 🤩

• Administrative Solution
• Artificial Intelligence Solution
• Testing and Assessment Solution
• Founder/CEO

These nominations highlight the impact of Otus AI Insights. By unifying academic, behavioral, cognitive, and attendance data into one clear picture, Otus helps you move away from scattered spreadsheets and toward a complete understanding of every student.

We are thrilled to share that Otus President and Co-Founder, Chris Hull, is a finalist in the Founder/CEO category for the EdTech Digest Leadership Awards.

Chris’s transition from educator to EdTech leader was born from a simple goal: helping teachers see the "whole child" by consolidating data into meaningful insights. As he leads Otus into the future of AI in education, he remains dedicated to ensuring these tools are used to build trust and drive real success for students and educators alike. Thank you, Chris, for everything you do each day!

Congrats, Gabby Veith!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"I have been teaching for 17 years. 18 of those years I taught Math, and I currently teach Science. Otus is a great way to have the students experience difficult topics with a visual and tactile experience. It helps them to understand the topic on a deeper level that cannot be done with a lecture and worksheets." -Gabby Veith

Gabby continues to make a meaningful impact in the classroom by thoughtfully integrating Otus into her instruction. She has graded an impressive 1,230 Advanced Assessments and has gone the extra mile by hosting her own internal training to help fellow educators discover the value of these tools. Gabby’s commitment to both student learning and supporting her colleagues highlights the powerful role educators play in building strong learning communities. Thank you, Gabby, for your dedication and leadership! 👏

📤 Get ready for FREE Otus swag 📥

Have a Simple, points-based assessment? Send it our way for free swag - Everyone is a winner!

The Otus Community Assessment Exchange is a shared assessment folder within Otus where educators can explore and share points-based, simple assessments created by other Otus users. It’s designed to encourage collaboration and idea-sharing across the Otus community!

Learn more here!

⭐️ Excellence Award Nominations ⭐️

Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards are now open! Submit your nominations by April 30th. Winners announced in May!

💪 Become an Otus pro!

🌷 Spring OCE Session: Apr 16th - May 28th 2026

😎 Summer OCE Session: Jun 24th Aug 12th 2026

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced ✔️ Earn Otus gear ✔️ Free to all

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.

⭐️ Download Plans in Bulk

You can now download summary reports for all students’ plans at once, making it easier than ever to access, share, and manage plan data.

Key Benefits

• Save time by downloading all student plans in one go
• Choose your format: export a quick summary (CSV) or full plan documents (PDF)
• Print & share easily with individual student PDFs, perfect for families or team members without access
• Stay flexible by applying filters to download only the students you need
• Multitask with ease by running multiple downloads at once

Whether you’re reviewing data, collaborating with your team, or sharing plans with families, everything you need is just a few clicks away.

📚 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

Otus Live videos are short, interactive PD sessions designed to help you get more out of Otus.

• New Feature: Advanced Assessment Calculator
• Otus Insights: Queries to Clear Decisions
• Advanced Assessments: Token Highlight Question
• Advanced Assessments: Fill in the Blank Questions

🎁 Earn Exclusive Otus Swag!

Tune in to Otus Live videos, whether you join live or watch the recordings, and begin earning rewards.

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

Introducing the Otus Advisory Board!

Members of the Board: Dr. Sandy Husk, Dr. Edward Lee Vargas, Dr. Glenn “Max” McGee, Dr. Vince Bertram, and Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr.

These distinguished experts will provide strategic insight on emerging trends shaping K–12 education, including AI in assessment, equitable personalized learning, and responsible data governance. Through ongoing collaboration and dialogue, the board will help guide the future of the Otus platform and support innovation that empowers educators and improves student outcomes. 🚀📚

Congrats, Nick Feldman!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"Otus has been an incredible tool in my educational toolbox. I use Otus to do standards checks throughout the semester. This allows both my students and me to clearly see which areas need the most support. Based on the results, I can then group students within Otus according to the standards they collectively do not understand. Otus's analytics page is an incredible way for students to see how well they did on a test and what they need to work on in the future. This data is a great resource for me when I am reflecting on entire units. Being able to see where students are struggling the most helps me reflect on the way I taught the content. The ability to have clear and concise data to indicate areas in which I can improve has helped me become a much better teacher. We did not have great testing software prior to Otus. Now we have a reliable platform that is user-friendly for the teachers & students. Grade passback has saved me so much time at the end of the school day. Being able to quickly make changes to tests that students are actively taking has been a great relief for me. From the students' end, having a student-friendly user interface has eliminated the need for additional instructional time, students know exactly where to go to access assessments." - Nick Feldman

Nick has truly embraced Otus as a tool for growth and reflection. By thoughtfully using data to guide instruction, support students, and reflect on his own practice, he models what intentional teaching looks like. His focus on clarity, efficiency, and student understanding has made a meaningful impact in the classroom. We’re excited to recognize Nick’s dedication, adaptability, and the care he brings to his students every day. Congratulations, Nick! 👏

📤 Get ready for FREE Otus swag 📥

Have a Simple, points-based assessment? Send it our way for free swag - Everyone is a winner!

The Otus Community Assessment Exchange is a shared assessment folder within Otus where educators can explore and share points-based, simple assessments created by other Otus users. It’s designed to encourage collaboration and idea-sharing across the Otus community!

Learn more here!

⭐️ Excellence Award Nominations ⭐️

Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards are now open! Submit your nominations by April 30th. Winners announced in May!

💪 Become an Otus pro!

⛄️ Winter OCE Session: Jan 26th - Mar 2nd 2026

🌷 Spring OCE Session: Apr 16th - May 28th 2026

😎 Summer OCE Session: Jun 24th Aug 12th 2026

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced ✔️ Earn Otus gear ✔️ Free to all

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.