Case Study: Folsom Cordova Unified School District achieves transparent evaluations and teacher growth with PowerSchool Unified Talent (Perform)

Folsom Cordova Unified School District (USD) is a typical medium-large district whose students have achieved atypical results

Folsom Cordova Unified School District, a medium-to-large California district with strong student outcomes on state assessments, faced the challenge of identifying staff growth opportunities, individualizing feedback, and achieving systematic accountability while complying with state educator standards and managing increased workload. Leaders needed a documentation and evaluation tool that aligned with union and statewide requirements and helped supervisors give meaningful, targeted feedback.

PowerSchool Unified Talent Perform was configured with the district to deliver transparent, shareable evaluation data and a holistic view of teacher performance. The solution automated evaluation processes, improved on-the-ground accountability, and gave managers tools to provide more meaningful feedback—freeing up educator time to focus on students and supporting the district’s next goals, including closing achievement gaps.

Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Mike Shepherd

Director of HR