Case Study: Lubbock Independent School District saves time on classroom observations with KickUp AI Scripting

Lubbock Independent School District cuts classroom observation time from 6-8 hours to minutes with KickUp

Lubbock Independent School District, specifically Assistant Principal Stacey Hensley, faced a significant challenge with the time-consuming administrative work tied to teacher evaluations. Using the traditional method, a single 45-minute classroom observation required six to eight hours of post-observation work for transcription and manual sorting of evidence into the T-TESS framework. This process was exhausting and detracted from her ability to provide meaningful instructional leadership. To address this, the district utilized KickUp and its AI Scripting service.

The solution implemented by KickUp used AI to automatically suggest framework categories for timestamped evidence collected during observations. This dramatically reduced the administrative burden, cutting the process from hours down to minutes. The key results were a massive saving of time and mental energy for the evaluator, which was redirected into higher-quality, evidence-based feedback for teachers. This led to more specific, transparent, and actionable coaching, ultimately supporting better teacher growth.

Lubbock Independent School District