KickUp
KickUp is a Philadelphia-based company specializing in professional development software for K-12 education, offering products like KickUp Foundations, KickUp Learning, and KickUp Growth to enhance educational outcomes.
Services
KickUp partners with K-12 organizations to coordinate professional learning efforts. The company's aim is to improve decision-making and ensure that innovative ideas translate into demonstrable outcomes in the classroom. KickUp provides guidance and tools to facilitate continuous improvement in professional learning, addressing the challenges of gathering and leveraging actionable data.
Products
KickUp offers three software products tailor-made for modern school districts: KickUp Foundations, KickUp Learning, and KickUp Growth. KickUp Foundations focuses on coaching and walks, KickUp Learning is designed for professional development (PD) management, and KickUp Growth is targeted at goal-focused evaluations. These products are created to help school districts enhance their professional learning processes and outcomes.
Industry and Sub-industry
KickUp operates within the education industry, specifically focusing on the professional development sub-sector. The company is dedicated to improving the quality of education by working directly with K-12 organizations, helping them to better coordinate professional learning initiatives and make informed decisions backed by actionable data.
Key Partnerships
KickUp collaborates with a range of partners to fortify its service offerings in professional learning. They work with organizations like Diane Sweeney Consulting, VLLA, Learning Forward, Quality Matters, McREL, and The Danielson Group. The company also partners with numerous school districts, including St. Vrain Valley Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, Prince George's County Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, The School District of Philadelphia, KIPP Memphis, Corona-Norco Unified School District, and Dallas ISD.
Advisory Council
KickUp's Advisory Council is composed of seasoned education professionals who support and guide the company's work. Prominent members include Anna Jackson, Dan Katzir, Dr. Christy Hanson, Dr. Michele Bowers, and Joellen Killion. Their expertise and insights help KickUp to continuously innovate and meet the evolving needs of K-12 education systems.