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.

What Are Tiny Tutorials?

Tiny Tutorials are short, task-based videos that help you complete common tasks in Otus quickly and confidently.

They’re designed to deliver quick, clear, step-by-step visual guidance in just 30–90 seconds—so you can get the answers you need, exactly when you need them.

Explore a few of our most popular Tiny Tutorials:

• Assessments: Set Availability Windows
• Assessments: Assign to Student Groups
• Plans: View Notes
• Assessment Analytics: View Standards Based Data

📚 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.

• Analytics: Using Assessment Analytics to Guide Instruction
• Advanced Assessments: Student Drawing and Writing on Images
• Otus Insights: Save Time and Act on Data
• Rubric Assessments: Leaving Feedback

🎁 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 + MindPrint 🧠

In this webinar, discover how MindPrint adds cognitive insights, like memory, reasoning, and processing speed, directly into Otus, giving educators a more comprehensive picture of each student. Hear from Salem School District on how they use Otus + MindPrint to make smarter, data-driven decisions, target support, and accelerate growth without adding extra work for teachers.

• What MindPrint provides beyond test scores
• How Otus AI + MindPrint guide instruction
• Real-world impact from Salem School District

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 | 1:00 PM CT

* Can't make it? Register to receive the recording.

Otus + Discovery Education 🤖

See how Otus and Discovery Education work together to deliver AI that supports data-driven planning and decision-making for educators and district leaders. In this session, you’ll discover how:

• Otus centralizes assessment, progress monitoring, and reporting data in one platform
• AI analyzes this data to guide instruction and planning
• Discovery Education’s evidence-based resources are recommended to meet students’ next learning steps

Thursday, February 19th, 2026

* Can't make it? Register to receive the recording.

Congrats, Laurie Hicks!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"I LOVE that I can use Otus for speaking assessments. I can get through so many more assessments in a shorter amount of time. And, the students have a platform to showcase their speaking skills that isn't so frightening for them." - Laurie Hicks

Laurie has truly taken the time to learn Otus, ask great questions, and stay engaged every step of the way. Her dedication shows in everything she does, and she’s a great example of learning while leading. We’re excited to recognize her hard work and the positive impact she brings to her school community. Way to go, Laurie!👏

📤 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.

⭐️ One-Click Calculator Access!

Educators can now enable Learnosity’s calculator for an entire Advanced Assessment, giving students calculator access on every item.

🔑 Key Benefits

• Save Time: Applies to every item
• Consistency: Students never miss the tool
• Simplicity: Streamlined setup

👏 Enhancements

🦾 Otus AI Insights: Advanced Query System

We’ve upgraded Otus Insights AI with a new Advanced Query System (AQS) for more accurate, individual-level data analysis. This allows you to ask direct questions, to filter for specific students, and compare reports within a highly secure environment.

Try asking questions such as:

• Which Grade 5 students scored below 70?
• Who improved by 15+ points from Fall to Spring
• Which students are missing assessment data?

📚 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

• Help Young Learners Navigate Advanced Assessments
• Managing Classes Efficiently
• Customize Mode Calculation in the Gradebook

🎁 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

We’re thrilled to announce that Otus AI has received an “Honorable Mention” in SmartBrief's 2025 Innovation Awards in AI.

This award recognizes the most cutting-edge solutions using AI to solve challenges across 5+ industries, including education.

Congrats, Sydney Doornenbal-Perez!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"I use Otus to help my students view their learning progress by standard. They have weekly check-ins that they take in Otus, which allows them to see how they are doing on our current learning cycle. Additionally, they do their end-of-unit projects and essays in Otus, which they have enjoyed because of the rubric that is available while creating their work. They have been learning Otus alongside me and have really enjoyed learning how to look at and track their own data. " - Sydney Doornenbal-Perez

Thank you, Sydney, for sharing how you use Otus to help students understand and take ownership of their learning. Your commitment to guiding them through weekly check-ins, projects, and data reflection is truly inspiring. We’re proud to recognize you as our Educator of the Month!! 👏

⭐️ Excellence Award Nominations ⭐️

Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards open on January 15th! 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.