Executive Summary

Spring Branch Independent School District, located in Houston, Texas, serves a diverse population of over 34,000 students. The district supports thousands of educators and administrators across dozens of campuses. Before implementing KickUp Growth, Spring Branch faced challenges with outdated systems that were difficult to navigate and lacked real-time visibility into educator evaluation data. Since adopting KickUp Growth over five years ago, the district has significantly improved its appraisal process through intuitive tools, streamlined workflows, and a true partnership with KickUp’s responsive, solutions-focused support team.

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The Challenge

Spring Branch previously relied on Eduphoria Strive to manage its evaluation processes. The system lacked intuitive navigation and made it difficult for educators and administrators to access or manage performance data efficiently. At the same time, the district recognized the importance of responsive, human-centered support to guide their transition and ongoing usage. The district needed a platform that was secure, user-friendly, and scalable—one that could deliver real-time data insights and simplify the evaluation process.

The Solution

Spring Branch chose KickUp Growth for its clean user experience, ease of access to data, and flexible support for a range of educator roles. The implementation brought immediate benefits:

• Simple, Intuitive Interface: Educators and administrators can easily conduct evaluations with streamlined forms and dropdown menus, requiring minimal training.
• Real-Time Dashboards: Centralized visual dashboards allow for immediate identification of missing steps or incomplete evaluations.
• Role-Based Access: Principals and district leaders have differentiated access based on their responsibilities, supporting better visibility and accountability.
• Hands-On Implementation Support: KickUp’s support team provided expert guidance during the transition, making setup smooth and ensuring district staff felt confident from day one.

Impact & Results

Spring Branch has seen measurable improvements since adopting KickUp Growth:

• Time Savings & Efficiency: Administrators save hours each week with quick access to appraisal data. Tasks that once took multiple clicks or manual tracking are now completed in minutes.
• Principal Empowerment: School leaders can easily manage their own workflows and get timely support without relying on a central office.
• Real-Time Monitoring: District leaders can track completion rates across all campuses and intervene early when needed.
• Scalability: From individual campuses to district-wide initiatives, KickUp Growth supports every level of educator development.
• Responsive Customer Support: KickUp’s support team acts like an extension of the district—providing rapid, personalized assistance that builds trust and keeps systems running smoothly.

The Future

Looking ahead, Spring Branch is committed to continuous improvement—not just in tools, but in processes and partnerships. As the district plans for evolving needs like the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), they’re confident that KickUp will continue to provide the flexibility, visibility, and responsiveness necessary to adapt.

The team is also exploring ways to build on what’s working well, refine internal workflows, and collaborate with peers in other districts. With KickUp, Spring Branch sees opportunities not only for technical improvement but for shared learning and strategic growth—supported every step of the way by a partner that understands their needs.

Conclusion

Spring Branch ISD has modernized its educator evaluation process with KickUp Growth, moving from a disjointed, confusing system to an efficient, transparent platform. Educators and administrators now benefit from real-time data access, intuitive tools, and a responsive partner who provides consistent, personalized support. For districts seeking to streamline performance evaluations and drive educator development, Spring Branch’s journey illustrates what a true technology and service partnership can accomplish.