Hoot Education, Inc. - Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Hoot Education, Inc.

• Mission of the Company: Hoot Education, Inc. aims to increase teacher effectiveness through personalized, job-embedded professional development and support.

• Founded: The company was established following research and development conducted at SMU’s Institute for Evidence-Based Education (IEBE).

• Founder: The company’s solution model was developed under the supervision of Dr. Patricia Mathes.

• Key People: Dr. Patricia Mathes is prominently associated with the initial research and development.

• Headquarters: No information is available

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue of the Company: No information is available

• Known For: The Hoot Education Solution™, a SaaS platform facilitating teacher education through virtual coaching, research-based instructional strategies, and a collaborative professional community.

Products

• Hoot Education Solution™

• High-Level Description: An online platform offering personalized learning experiences for teachers. It replaces in-person coaching and generic workshops, providing cost-effective professional development.

• Key Features:

• Job-Embedded Ongoing Coaching: Mentors teachers through expert coaching.

• Ongoing Study Groups: Facilitates collaborative learning within professional communities.

• Personalized Learning: Tailored educational support based on individual teacher needs.

• Focus on Data: Uses data to measure improvement in teaching practices and student academic growth.

• Incorporate Important New Knowledge: Updates teachers’ understanding of research-proven instructional practices.

• Peer Collaboration: Encourages collaboration among teachers for shared professional growth.

• Support of Adequate Duration and Intensity: Provides extended, job-embedded learning opportunities across an academic year.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched: No information is available

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• Incorporation of video conferencing and social networking features to enhance teacher engagement and usability in its Virtual Coach.

• New Partnerships: The partnership with SMU’s Institute for Evidence-Based Education for commercializing the Virtual Coach methodology and content.

• Research and Efficacy Validation:

• Conducted multiple randomized controlled trials validating the efficacy of the Virtual Coach model in improving teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.

• Demonstrated positive impacts on students’ academic growth with every interaction through the Virtual Coach platform.

Historical and Research Context

• Prototype Development: The Virtual Coach model initially developed under a U.S. Department of Education grant resulted in the prototype, "The Virtual Coach."

• Research Phases:

• Version 1: Focused on early models without video conferencing. Outcomes indicated improvements in early reading but necessitated further development.

• Version 2: Enhanced with video conferencing and social networking, leading to higher teacher engagement and improved student academic outcomes.

This report encapsulates the core elements of Hoot Education, Inc., focusing primarily on their educational solutions and methodology grounded in research and academic excellence. For further specific inquiries or updates, direct contact with Hoot Education is suggested.