Teachers struggle to implement effective Tier 1 universal instruction and assess whole-class understanding, leading to over-referral of students to special education.

Workarounds Described

• using individual whiteboards for whole-class responses
• manual call-and-response with hand signals
• structured turn-and-talks with assigned listener/speaker roles

Implied Software Gaps

• Digital platform for simultaneous whole-class response collection and analysis
• Structured discussion facilitation tool with role assignment and timing
• Real-time participation analytics dashboard showing equity gaps

ClassPulse Engage

A real-time classroom engagement platform that transforms traditional questioning into interactive whole-class activities. It provides teachers with instant, high-resolution data on student understanding through structured response methods, replacing guesswork with evidence-based insights to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and reduce unnecessary special education referrals.