The LMS for Elementary
Transforming the Experience for All
Trusted
and Loved by 25
Million Educators, Students, and Families
Seesaw is the world’s leading elementary learning experience company, offering an award-winning platform and a suite of supplemental digital curriculum products to deliver joyful, accessible instruction through interactive lessons, digital portfolios, and two-way communication features.
Seesaw keeps everyone in the learning loop with continuous visibility into the student learning experience to support and celebrate their learning.
Administrators
The impact was astounding! With Seesaw, our students could showcase their work in ways we hadn’t imagined before. Photos, videos, and written assignments came to life on this platform, allowing for a comprehensive view of their progress. Not only that, but Seesaw also opened up seamless communication channels between students, parents, and teachers.
- Fifth Grade Teacher
Melissa S. Newville, Pennsylvania
Schools & Districts Use Seesaw For
Instruction: Enable teachers to deliver and create high-quality, standardsaligned supplemental instruction that encourages student voice and choice (including front-of-class, centers/stations, independent work). Lessons are aligned to 30+ core curriculum publishers.
Family Engagement: Engage families in the learning process through accessible two-way communication with text translation options in 100+ languages. Families gain insight into their student’s work and see learning made visible.
Digital Portfolios: Seesaw’s digital portfolios capture hands-on learning—like art, science, and music—and Seesaw’s digital activities, giving families and educators a visual scrapbook of each child’s daily, quarterly, and year-over-year growth.
Assessment & Data-Driven Decisions: Routinely assess student learning to glean meaningful insights into their understanding and make data-informed instructional decisions. Schools can also create custom auto-graded formative assessments with detailed reports.
Accessible & Differentiated Learning: Enable developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction to reach and engage all learners, and meet legal requirements for Multilingual Learners and Special Education students. Schools can support IEP & 504 accommodations and paperwork.
The LMS for Elementary
Building a Strong Foundation of Success
Through Stakeholder Support
TEACHERS
STUDENTS
ADMINISTRATORS
Seesaw LMS
Intuitive Interface
Seesaw offers a user-friendly platform intentionally designed for early learners, making it easy for teachers, families, and students to use.
Content Authoring Tools
Educators can create and customize activities, lessons, and assessments directly with built-in tools.
Student Agency
Seesaw’s multimodal tools empower students to take ownership of their learning by using audio, video, drawings, and text to show what they know.
Assessment & Grading
Teachers can create and assign activities and assessments with auto-grading, provide rich multimedia feedback, and track student growth and mastery.
Data & User Management
Admins can easily manage classes, roster students, control settings, and gain insights at the class, school, or district level with data dashboards.
Progress, Reporting & Portfolios
The platform offers comprehensive reporting tools that track student progress over time, support data-driven instruction, and use portfolios to provide meaningful visual insights for stakeholders.
Mobility & Integrations
Seesaw works on various devices and integrates with other Learning Management Systems and Single Sign-on Integrations.
Accessibility
Seesaw supports accessibility features like voice instructions, screen readers, and multiple language support to meet diverse learner needs.
Privacy & Security
Seesaw never sells data or advertises third-party products, adheres to strict privacy policies (COPPA, FERPA, etc.), and uses encryption to protect student information.
Communication & Engagement Features
Seesaw supports strong school-home connections with features like real-time messaging, student journals, and family access to student work.
Why Schools Choose Seesaw
Educator-Tested. Administrator-Approved. Hear Their Stories.
“Canvas worked well for upper grades. But at the primary level, it had low usage. It wasn’t ideal for capturing authentic student work in a simplified way for young learners. We wanted our students to demonstrate mastery of the TEKS standards and we needed a platform that provided that instruction and evidence.
Deann Thompson, Technology Integration Specialist at Arlington ISD
“Seesaw is the “all-in-one” tool for elementary. It’s a swiss army knife; connecting families, engaging students, and giving teachers creative ways to instruct and assess.
Josh Ehret, Instructional Technology Specialist, Wichita Public Schools
I love that Seesaw allows students to demonstrate learning in multiple ways: manipulative tools, writing, typing, videos! I also love how easy it is to share their learning as well as messages and photos with parents.
Laura Snow, LMS And Instructional Technology Coach, Ozark North Elementary
“There are other products out there that can do parts of what Seesaw can do, but not all in one platform.
Kristen Meharra, Plano ISD, Elementary Social Studies Coordinator
“The ease of implementation was really attractive. The connection to Clever was a big help, as was the fact that Seesaw works equally well across multiple platforms like Chromebooks or iPads.
Steve Simpson, Digital Curriculum Team, Beaverton School District
What I love most about my experience with Seesaw is that I have one place for student work, assessments, communication, and making connections.
Adria V., Second Grade Teacher, Illinois
Increasing Family Visibility in a Diverse Community
Plano ISD Uses Seesaw to Support Student & Family Engagement
District Snapshot
42 Elementary Schools
Students
Students receive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services
Engagement and Visibility in a Diverse Learning Community
Plano Independent School District (PISD), a large and diverse suburban district in Texas, serves approximately 47,000 students across a wide spectrum of backgrounds. With nearly 40% of students qualifying for Title funding and 30% classified as Emergent Bilingual, the district is committed to delivering equitable, engaging, and high-quality learning opportunities for all.
That commitment is reflected in its strategic plan, which emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, safety and wellness, and strong family and community partnerships.
To support these goals PISD turned to Seesaw—a platform that enhances instruction, empowers students, and enables schools to build meaningful connections with families Pre-K through 5th grade.
A Tool for Visibility and Voice in a Station-Based Classroom
For elementary educators, Seesaw offers a solution to a common challenge: how to see what students are learning during independent or small-group stations.
“Without tools like Seesaw, students are often limited to recording their learning on paper, if they’re recording it at all,” said Dr. Ashley Davis, Director of Elementary Academic Services. “Seesaw is a quick way for teachers to see what students are learning.”
Seesaw allows students to demonstrate their learning through multimodal tools—recorded voice, drawings, written reflections—which not only bring their thinking to life but also allow teachers to better support and differentiate instruction.
Geralyn Hendrick, a Mathematics Instructional Specialist, emphasized how the platform supports both learning and efficiency in the classroom: “The use of the multimodal tools provide valuable insight into students’ thinking and understanding for the teacher. It can save teachers instructional time to work directly with students while others are working independently on Seesaw.”
Creating a Connected Learning Experience for Families
In a district where 30% of students are Emergent Bilinguals and families speak many languages, creating strong home-school connections is essential. Plano ISD staff consistently share that Seesaw’s communication tools are one of its most transformative features.
“It’s just such a great way for families to be involved in a way that we don’t see with any other programs,” said Dr. Davis. “If students use the voice tool, family members can hear their kid’s voice. They can comment on student work. Seesaw brings families into the classroom.”
Lilly Jensby, a Digital Learning Specialist and second language learner herself, highlighted the platform’s impact on parent relationships: “To me, I think it’s the language part that really brings in the parents. That seamless
communication between families and teachers is powerful. And we know that has a high impact on student success.”
Empowering Teachers and Elevating Instruction
Teachers in PISD benefit from both the flexibility and the structure that Seesaw offers. They can create custom lessons, choose from an extensive content library, or access lessons pushed out centrally from the curriculum team—ensuring alignment to TEKS and instructional consistency across classrooms. “I like that we can create lessons at the curriculum level and push it out across the district,” said Dr. Davis. “We can assure that it’s aligned to the TEKS and the style that we want.”
Kristen Meharra, Elementary Social Studies Coordinator, noted how Seesaw simplifies lesson creation while keeping communication at the forefront.
There are other products out there that can do parts of what Seesaw can do, but not all in one platform.
Supporting Diverse Learners Through Choice and Creation
Plano ISD educators emphasized how Seesaw supports student agency, creativity, and differentiation—all essential for a diverse student population. Students can choose how to show what they know—whether through writing, drawing, voice recordings, or video—giving them autonomy in how they express their learning. “It’s a two-way thing,” said Jensby. “Teachers gain insight into student learning, and students gain flexibility in how they share that learning.”
Starting Strong with Purpose and Support
As with any successful district-wide initiative, implementation mattered. Dr. Davis stressed the importance of setting clear expectations and ensuring stakeholders understood the “why” behind the tool. “If we’re investing funds into this product, everyone involved needs to know what it can do,” she said. Jensby added, “You’ve got to have the support of the stakeholders before you get the momentum for the feet-on-the-ground action that has to take place to roll this out district-wide.”
A Platform That Reflects the District’s Mission
Today, Seesaw aligns with Plano ISD’s strategic priorities by:
• Enhancing visibility into student thinking and growth across elementary classrooms
• Supporting multilingual family engagement and strong home-school relationships
• Providing equitable learning opportunities for diverse student populations
• Offering flexible tools for teacher-created, curriculum-aligned instruction
As PISD educators put it, Seesaw brought a “Trifecta” of Impact: through engaging lessons, student thinking, and family visibility. Seesaw is more than a tool—it’s a bridge between students, teachers, and families, helping bring learning to life in every classroom.
Kristen Meharra, Elementary Social Studies Coordinator
Award-Winning Instructional Platform
Grounded in Research and Designed by Experts
Validated as a designated Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier III and Tier IV evidence-based intervention by industry-leading third-party, Edtech insights organization, LearnPlatform
Awarded International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Seal of Alignment demonstrating powerful instructional tools that deliver a high-quality learning experience aligned to the leading digital age standards
Earned Digital Promise product certifications for Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning Products and Learner Variability
Structured and explicit literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading research from Dr. Louisa Moats and Wiley Blevins
Supports educators in applying the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines for their instruction
Equips schools and districts with evidence-based tools to implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Learning Made Visible for All Stakeholders
Arlington ISD Elevates Early Learning through Quality Instruction and Family Engagement with Seesaw
53 Elementary Schools
Students
Students receive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services Qualify
55,000 Students
Driving Early Learning Success through Instruction and Engagement
When Arlington Independent School District (AISD), an urban district and one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, transitioned to standards-based report cards for its youngest learners, it needed more than just a digital platform—it needed a purpose-built solution that aligned with its instructional vision, supported new reporting structures, and provided equitable access to high-quality learning experiences.
A Platform Chosen with Intention
With nearly 53,000 students across Pre-K through 12th grade, and over 30% of students identified as limited English proficient, AISD’s commitment to personalized learning, student achievement, equitable access, and social-emotional well-being is foundational to its strategic plan. Recognizing that younger students learn best through interactive, developmentally appropriate platforms, AISD selected Seesaw as its learning management system for grades Pre-K through 2. AISD previously used one LMS at all grade levels K-12, but engagement in primary grades was low. Seesaw was a better fit for early learners, offering an intuitive, student-friendly interface compatible with the iPads and touch Chromebooks used in those grades.
“Canvas worked well for upper grades. But at the primary level, it had low usage. It wasn’t ideal for capturing authentic student work in a simplified way for young learners. We wanted our students to demonstrate mastery of the TEKS standards and we needed a platform that provided that instruction and evidence.
A Solution That Met the Moment—and Beyond
When COVID-19 disrupted schools and rapidly shifted instruction online, Seesaw’s flexibility became a lifeline, as AISD already had the platform set up and teachers had been trained. Seesaw quickly became central to AISD’s remote learning strategy and a foundational tool for teacher-parent communication during the shutdown.
But as instruction returned to in-person, AISD began investing in Seesaw’s Lessons, which helped fill a major need—especially for substitute teachers or those with less classroom experience. Many of AISD’s “bridge teachers,” who are completing certification programs, often need more structured support. Seesaw Lessons have filled this gap with ready-made, TEKS-aligned, high-quality lessons and activities that are consistent across grade levels and content areas.
Deann Thompson, Technology Integration Specialist at AISD
Seesaw Lessons are TEKS-aligned, high quality, and our teachers don’t have to spend time worrying if they’re teaching to the right standard. They know they are.
Deann Thompson, Technology Integration Specialist at AISD
“Our teachers don’t compromise on rigor,” said Thompson.
Lessons remain a cornerstone of instructional planning at the primary level. The district regularly highlights new lesson offerings through a six-week newsletter, making it easy for educators to stay current.
Capturing Growth Over Time: Seesaw Portfolios as a Window Into Student Learning
Arlington ISD is leveraging Seesaw’s digital portfolios as a powerful tool to document student growth and showcase evidence of learning over time. As a district using standards-based report cards, it was essential for teachers to collect and organize consistent, ongoing evidence of student progress. “Seesaw provided that evidence and yearly growth,” shared Thompson.
Seesaw offers the district an intuitive, centralized space where teachers can capture and store student work throughout the year. The platform allows educators to align student submissions to specific standards, making it easier to reflect on growth, guide instruction, and communicate learning progress with families and administrators.
Reigniting Family Engagement with “Family Sync”
During remote learning, Seesaw became AISD’s required platform for teacher-family communication— and the results were remarkable. Engagement was high as families could see their child’s work in real time, offer encouragement, and stay connected.
However, once in-person instruction resumed and Seesaw communication was no longer required, family engagement began to decline. AISD responded by implementing Seesaw’s “Family Syncing” feature, which connects families to their child’s digital portfolio and updates. “With Family Sync, we’re seeing that family engagement increase,” said Thompson. “Now, when concerns arise—whether a child is struggling or excelling—it’s not a surprise. Families have visibility into what their child is doing every day.”
The platform’s impact on student motivation is also clear:
Deann Thompson, Technology Integration Specialist at AISD “
When their family members are able to make comments and celebrate their work, the students know—hey, my mom or my dad will see this and I want to do my best work. It’s not just for me or my teacher.
This
home-to-school transparency has especially benefited a district as economically and linguistically diverse as AISD, with families who may otherwise face barriers to engaging with traditional school communication methods.
Differentiation That Meets Every Learner’s Needs
AISD’s student population includes over 6,400 students receiving special education services and tens of thousands with varied cultural, linguistic, and academic needs. Seesaw’s built-in flexibility has made it a powerful tool for differentiation, allowing teachers to assign content to individual students or groups based on need.
We have so many students with different needs and accommodations. Every class is different, and Seesaw lets teachers adapt accordingly. They can assign one activity to the whole class or customize it for a specific student—and that’s critical in a district like ours.
Deann Thompson, Technology Integration Specialist at AISD
The Result: A Stronger, More Equitable Learning Experience
Today, Seesaw continues to align with AISD Strategic Plan by:
• Supporting personalized, high-quality instruction for early learners
• Equipping new and substitute teachers with rigorous, TEKS-aligned lessons
• Enhancing family engagement through transparent communication
• Providing equitable access and differentiation across a highly diverse student population
From the challenges of pandemic-era instruction to today’s focus on instruction, engagement, and equity, Arlington ISD’s journey with Seesaw is a powerful example of how the right tools—used intentionally—can transform teaching and learning for all.
Award-Winning Instructional Platform
Grounded in Research and Designed by Experts
Validated as a designated Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier III and Tier IV evidence-based intervention by industry-leading third-party, Edtech insights organization, LearnPlatform
Awarded International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Seal of Alignment demonstrating powerful instructional tools that deliver a high-quality learning experience aligned to the leading digital age standards
Earned Digital Promise product certifications for Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning Products and Learner Variability
Structured and explicit literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading research from Dr. Louisa Moats and Wiley Blevins
Supports educators in applying the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines for their instruction
Equips schools and districts with evidence-based tools to implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Seesaw’s Commitment to the Responsible Use of AI in Elementary Classrooms
Empowering Teachers to Evaluate, Differentiate and Communicate Efficiently
“As a company dedicated to supporting the unique needs of young learners, we are committed to implementing AI in a thoughtful, responsible manner that prioritizes the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of our students. We are working closely with schools and educators to harness the power of this technology to create more inclusive, joyful learning environments that foster growth and a love for learning.”
Matthew Given Chief Executive Officer, Seesaw
Introduction
Seesaw was founded to support the unique needs of early learners with a platform that gives teachers tools to support their diverse classrooms, empowers students to showcase their learning in a variety of ways, and engages families in their child’s learning process. Over the past decade, Seesaw has grown into a global Learning Experience Platform that is trusted and loved by 25 million educators, students, and families and in over 150 countries. At the heart of our philosophy is the commitment to supporting joyful and connected learning experiences for our youngest learners.
As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to influence education, we recognize the potential benefits and risks of integrating this emerging technology into elementary classrooms. It is essential for edtech companies – especially those serving our youngest learners – to approach the use of AI in elementary education with thoughtfulness, transparency, and a commitment to protecting the privacy of students.
Seesaw is committed to the responsible use of AI in its products and services. The purpose of this report is to articulate Seesaw’s approach to AI in elementary education, focusing on three essential principles that are fundamental to every aspect of our work:
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Provide transparency on how AI will be incorporated into the Seesaw platform:
Seesaw will continue to clearly communicate where we integrate AI into its products, emphasizing the ways in which AI will be used to empower educators and enhance student learning experiences.
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Ensure the safety and age-appropriateness of AI features for elementary students:
In partnership with educators, Seesaw will carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of AI for young learners, implementing only those features that are safe, developmentally appropriate, and conducive to student learning. We will continue to maintain the highest standards when it comes to student safety and privacy.
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Empower educators and keep a human in the loop: We are building AI to support – rather than replace – the critical role of teachers. We also believe adults are key to Seesaw and are committed to keeping an adult in the loop whenever AI is used, ensuring that students’ experiences remain safe, equitable, and guided by human judgment.
Seesaw’s AI Philosophy and Product Principles
Seesaw’s ethos has always been centered around strengthening and expanding the learning loop between administrators, teachers, students, and families. Our AI-powered products align with this philosophy, aiming to make teaching and learning more joyful, inclusive, and connected for the entire school community.
AI is not going to replace human teachers or family members. We believe that AI’s potential lies in giving educators more time to do what they do best – support their students’ diverse learning needs. By empowering educators with AI-enhanced tools and resources, Seesaw supports their efforts in creating engaging and effective learning environments. In practice, this includes the following:
Adult in the Loop:
When AI is used, there is an adult in the loop to ensure students’ experience in Seesaw is safe and equitable. Students do not have access to generative AI features, like Chatbots or text generators.
Human Edit or Override:
Educators have the opportunity to review and edit any content generated by AI (e.g., edit an assessment before it’s shared to students or override a grade generated from a machine voice transcription).
Safety, Privacy and Abuse Prevention:
All AI applications adhere to Seesaw’s industry-leading safety, privacy and abuse prevention policies.
Disclose Use of AI:
When AI is used, we disclose it in the product and our Help Center.
Consent:
We will not use your data for training our AI models without your consent.
“I think the most immediate benefit of AI is the time saving it can provide for teachers in their lesson planning. The examples I’ve seen around differentiation, scaffolding, question design, etc. are quite amazing! As far as the use by elementary students, I am more reluctant, but I think we will see some very exciting advancements in adaptive learning personalized to student needs, so I’m enthusiastic about that. Some of the image generators have interesting possibilities within lesson design as well.”
Justin Huntley Curriculum Administrator Technology, Eugene 4J School District
Practical Applications of Seesaw in AI
Seesaw will use AI to support educators and enhance the learning experience for elementary students. By integrating AI-powered features into its platform, Seesaw aims to create a more efficient, personalized, and engaging learning environment that caters to the unique needs of young learners. You will see AI show up in our products in several ways:
Translation between 100+ languages:
Seesaw uses machine translation powered by Google Translate to make messages, text comments, text captions, and notes accessible in over 100 languages, promoting inclusivity and communication within the school community.
Question Assistant:
Seesaw’s Question Assistant allows teachers to search for and create formative assessment questions that can be used to gauge student understanding and identify areas for improvement.
Reading Fluency Assessment:
Launching in August 2024, this tool will analyze student reading recordings, providing teachers with valuable data on accuracy, words correct per minute, and specific reading challenges. Teachers will have the ability to override machine-generated accuracy scores to ensure fair evaluations.
Read-with-Me Narrated Passages:
Launching in August 2024, this feature will leverage AI to create narrated passages with word-level highlighting, supporting emerging readers by reinforcing the connection between spoken and written language.
Conclusion
By adhering to these commitments across every aspect of our work, we believe we can establish the gold standard for the safe, equitable and effective use of AI with young students. We understand that the most powerful educational technology is useless if it isn’t safe, and we still believe that the best learning experiences take place between students, educators and families. We welcome ongoing feedback and dialogue from educators, families, and the wider educational community as it continues to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education.
Questions? Please contact us at districthelp@seesaw.me.
Your Trusted AI Partner for Elementary with best-in-class privacy and security on a platform intentionally designed for elementary.
Give your educators more time to focus on what matters moststudents. Our AI-powered tools provide real-time feedback, assist in lesson planning, and help personalize instruction, supporting both teacher effectiveness and student growth.
Seesaw Supports Accessible Classrooms
Seesaw supports Special Education programs and the diverse needs of students in all classrooms with built-in accommodations, award-winning and accessible multimodal tools, and evidence-based instructional resources. With Seesaw, teachers have the ability to capture learning all in one place, and provide real-time communication and visibility for families, co-teachers, and support staff. With over 2,400 Special Education activities available in the Seesaw community library, teachers have access to lessons and templates that effectively support a variety of accommodations and individual student needs. This empowers teachers to help students demonstrate their learning while keeping everyone in the loop all year long —not just during IEP meetings.
Benefits for Teachers Supporting IEPs and 504 Plans:
• Private notes on activities let teachers document insights for IEP meetings, visible only to teachers and co-teachers.
• Folders help organize evidence of learning and track individual growth; private folders are also available to teachers.
• Content can be assigned to individuals, groups, or the class based on accommodations.
• Edit and adjust Seesaw activities to meet individual student needs.
• Use photos/videos to document growth for goals related to motor skills and physical movement.
• Flexible groups enable content monitoring and assignment aligned with IEP goals.
• Create data collection templates to track specific goals and capture ratings along side student work.
• Access to over 2,400 Special Education activities in the Community Library.
IEP and 504 Evidence Collection
Benefits for the student:
• Written and audio directions, visuals, and modeling allow all students to access the content.
• Multimodal tools allow students to show what they know in the format that works for them. Nonverbal students can draw, and students with motor skill needs can record their voice.
• Focus Mode eliminates distractions on the canvas by limiting access to the specific tools selected by the teacher.
• Practice mode gives students a chance to practice in a safe space and get real-time feedback without a teacher present.
• Assessment and reflection templates help students focus on specific tools, making the process less overwhelming.
Benefits for the Family:
• A real-time view into the classroom with student progress means updates are not limited to IEP meetings.
• Teachers can send progress reports through messages for regular family check-ins.
• Practice mode enables learning to continue at home with real-time feedback.
• Videos allow teachers to model skills for families, ensuring consistent reinforcement at home.
• Real-time messaging allows families and teachers to address issues promptly.
ESSA Tier III Evidence
Students who had more family visits to their work had
compared to students who had fewer family visits.
Universal Design for Learning in Action!
• Engagement
• Representation
• Action & Expression
Accessible & Flexible
Speaking
Writing
Multimodal tools enable equitable participation, student agency, and support accommodations
Reading
Listening
Seesaw Supports:
• Web version screen readers
Speech to Text or Dictation
Custom voice instructions and label options
Colors, contrasts, and fonts
Close captioning
“Seesaw equips schools and districts with evidence-based tools to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, engage all learners, and promote the holistic well-being of children.
I love that I can record the non-verbal responses of my students with Seesaw when they work with other paras and adults in my SPED classroom. I can observe their interactions and also share it with other stakeholders such as specialists and the student’s families.
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- Liann Cheong, K-5 Special Education Teacher, Riverwood Elementary, North Carolina
“With Seesaw it is easy to adjust the activity to meet the needs of all my students: EL, Gifted, SPED, etc. I can easily modify lessons that allow each of them to learn at their level. The best part -- they all think they are doing the same thing - no one is embarrassed or feel entitled because all their needs are being met by Seesaw.
- Melanie Lilly, Third Grade Teacher, Birchcrest Elementary, Nebraska “
“ I love watching my special needs students learn and grow. They become independent learners and are more confident with their abilities. They are able to express their ideas/answers and be creative with their assignments. Seesaw has opened up opportunities that other programs do not.
- Sandi Stimpert, 4-6 Educational Specialist (Sped Teacher) Hollingworth Elementary, California
How to Collect and Share Evidence of Learning for IEPs
1 Create a folder and title it Evidence for IEP/504
4 Use Seesaw tools to address the issue. In this case, use focus mode to limit distractions.
2 Take a photo of the student’s work and file it in the evidence folder.
5 Assign the altered activity to the individual student.
3 Record a private note to log something specific to share at an upcoming IEP or parent meeting.
6 Provide progress updates by making the post visible to the family. They can comment back or message you privately.
Portrait of a Learner
Seesaw supports Portrait of a Learner with portfolios that track student growth and key competencies beyond traditional assessments. Seesaw empowers students to develop essential skills for a tech-driven world and helps educators create instruction for real-world readiness.
CRITICAL THINKING
CITIZENSHIP & SERVICE CREATIVITY
Portrait of a Learner
RESILIENCE
INTEGRITY
Capture Hands-On Learning
Take a photo or video of any assignment, from math manipulatives to science experiments, to art projects.
COMMUNICATION
Gather Digital Artifacts
Upload tools help capture any assignment in Seesaw, where students can reflect on their learning.
Encourage Student Voice & Autonomy
Video, voice recording, drawing, and more provide visibility into student thinking, allowing them to demonstrate proficiency beyond traditional assessments.
How to Use Seesaw for Portrait of a Learner
Create folders aligned to your school or district’s Portrait of a Learner competencies to use for collecting and showcasing student work.
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Creating Folders: Tap the wrench icon and select Folders. In the Manage Folders section, select Create a Folder, then name your folder and choose a color. Tap the green checkmark to save.
97% of teachers say Seesaw helps them capture evidence of student learning over time.
2 Using Competency Stickers: Download or copy a sticker from the Competency Badge Folder, then paste or import it onto a student’s artifact in the class journal, and save the activity.
Seesaw Tip!
Create folders named after competencies (e.g., “Creativity”) to organize and showcase student work as evidence of their skills.
Exporting Portfolios: For teachers, tap your profile icon and select Schoolwide Portfolios to view current students’ portfolios (view-only). For admins, sign in to the School Dashboard, go to the Students tab, search for a student, and navigate their portfolio using filters for a list or calendar view.
Scan the QR code to learn more!
The Science of Reading
Ready-to-assign, engaging lessons support the essential components of reading through modeling and scaffolded opportunities for students. Interactive tools enable deep, repetitive practice and capture the full depth of students’ abilities.
Based on the Science of Reading research from Dr. Louisa Moats and Wiley Blevins.
Developed with Speech and Language Pathologists and literacy experts.
Vetted by educators and literacy coaches across the country.
Delivered on the platform built for student agency and creation.
“Not only do teachers need to understand how kids are learning to read… they must [also ] adopt instructional routines, activities, and approaches that can be used to differentiate instruction.”
- Dr. Louisa Moats *Full
Component Sample Lessons from Seesaw
Phoneme Awareness
Phonics
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Plus so much more in the Seesaw Library
Fun Phonemes*
Listen to, practice, and identify English phonemes including modeling and articulation
Explore The /m/ Sound
Phenomenal Phonics*
Understand sound-spelling relationships by sorting, blending, and segmenting groups of words
Explore “Long a” Sound-Spelling Board
Word Detectives
Build Tier II vocabulary in context with engaging reading and writing activities
Explore Collaborate, Disagree, Persist, Valuable
Power Blocks: ELA
Reinforce power ELA standards that build strong readers and writers with a multidimensional approach
Explore How Can I Retell a Story?
Assess & Address Student Needs
Follow recommended sequences or match specific activities to student needs. Interactive and accessible lessons guide students through engaging practice with visuals and built-in modeling.
The Seesaw Library
The Seesaw Library contains thousands of ready-to-teach, standards and curriculum-aligned PreK-6 lessons across a variety of content areas to help educators deliver joyful, inclusive instruction on the only learning experience platform built for elementary.
Comprehensive Subject Coverage
Reinforce concepts across subject areas with cross-curricular design
Addresses learner variability through a gradual release model with multiple methods of practice
Plus, Newcomer and Multilingual Learner Content!
Includes real-world connections for students to explore
Integrated Instructional Tools that Transform Instruction
• Amplify student voice and give teachers a window into student comprehension
• Provide teachers with real-time feedback to evaluate student understanding
• Engage students and empower them to take ownership of their learning beyond the lesson
• Provide foundational skill development and remove barriers to learning
Supports Differentiation & Accessibility
• Assignment flexibility allows teachers to provide scaffolded and trustworthy practice or opportunities for enrichment to serve the diverse needs of their learners
• Lessons include audio instructions in both English and Spanish to support students as they progress through lessons
• Visual cues allow pre-readers to navigate lessons with ease
• Students have opportunities to showcase their understanding through activities that support multiple learning styles
• Lessons are designed using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines
Lessons Include Everything Educators Need to Teach With Confidence, Including:
• Lesson Plans
• Implementation Guides
• Assessments
• Printable handouts
• Scope and Sequence
• Instructional resources
• Practice Activities
• Standard & Curriculum Alignments
Aligned to What You Are Already Teaching
Our subject area-specific curriculum alignments span from state/national standards to over 30 different curricula across multiple subject areas.
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English Language Development
Developmentally appropriate lessons can be flexibly taught through various ELD model, with language supports and modeling that make the content accessible to English Language Learners at all levels of language proficiency.
The package includes
• Lesson plans
• Teacher Guide for implementation
Seesaw Instruction & Insights
Supplemental Curriculum Package
Seesaw ELD provides K-5 English Language Learners with scaffolded opportunities to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking English in the context of over 480 ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies lessons.
With Seesaw’s multimodal tools, multilingual learners have a safe space to learn, practice and build confidence while honoring their strengths and experiences.
Level 1
• Resource Guide to align with your specific content area needs and ELD model
Follows the WIDA framework and developed with language & content experts
• Dr. Kia McDaniel
• Dr. Adria Klein
• Dr. Ebony Shockley
• Dr. Tamar Posner
• Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase
The Seesaw Difference
3 Levels of Language Acquisition per Lesson
Level 2
Level 3
Validated by industry-leading third-party LearnPlatform as an evidence-based intervention. Our dedication to inclusivity is exemplified through the awarding of the CAST-UDL through Digital Promise.
Teachers Students Administrators
Communicate with families in 100+ languages
Collaborate with coteachers, support staff, and families
Create student groups for easy differentiation
Access multiple ways to model, practice, reflect on, and use new language skills
Hear themselves, reflect, and develop their English language skills
Monitor the progress of their ELD program
Make data-driven decisions with school and district level dashboards