Why Bring This Up?
If InnerOrbit has been useful in your classroom, the fastest way to bring it to more students is to get your school or district leader on board. This article gives you everything you need: a one-page overview to share, three ready-made pitches depending on what your leader cares about most, forwardable email templates, and real educator stories to back it up.
Start With a One-Page Overview
Before any conversation, share InnerOrbit's one-page overview. It gives your leader a quick, no-commitment look at what InnerOrbit offers, including access to over 10,000 phenomena-driven questions that generate detailed data on Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), plus a simple way to start a pilot of their own.
Choose the Pitch That Fits Your Leader's Priority
Every leader cares about something a little different. Pick the angle below that matches what's top of mind for yours, or use all three if you're not sure.
Scenario 1: They're Focused on Building Better Assessment Systems đ
Scenario 1: They're Focused on Building Better Assessment Systems đ
Talking points:
InnerOrbit supports school- and district-wide assessment planning, not just individual classroom quizzes. It includes guides for building common 3D assessments across teachers and PLCs.
Every question is tagged to NGSS dimensions, so assessment data rolls up consistently whether it's one classroom or an entire district.
Built-in professional development and office hours support help teams adopt a shared assessment strategy, not just a new tool.
Learn more: School & District Assessment Goals
Email template:
Subject: A tool that could help us build a stronger assessment system
Hi [Leader's Name],
I've been piloting InnerOrbit in my classroom and wanted to flag it as something that could help us think bigger about our assessment system, not just individual classroom quizzes.
InnerOrbit gives teachers and PLCs a shared way to build common, standards-aligned 3D assessments, with data that rolls up consistently across classrooms. Here's more on how it supports school and district assessment goals, and a quick one-page overview.
Would you be open to a short conversation about what a school- or district-wide pilot could look like? I'd be glad to help make the case. You can also grab time directly with their team here: Book a meeting
Thanks for considering it!
Scenario 2: They're Focused on State Test Results đ
Scenario 2: They're Focused on State Test Results đ
Talking points:
InnerOrbit's research project found a 97% average alignment between InnerOrbit summative assessment scores and NGSS state test proficiency levels, with no group falling below 90% (2023 to 2024 school year data, grades 5, 8, and 11).
This gives leaders a way to see how classroom-level performance connects to the state benchmarks they're accountable for.
It's a way to get an early, predictive signal on state test readiness, well before the actual test.
Learn more: InnerOrbit Alignment with State Test Results
Email template:
Subject: Early signal on state test readiness
Hi [Leader's Name],
I know state test results are always top of mind, so I wanted to share something I've been using in my classroom: InnerOrbit.
InnerOrbit's own research found a 97% average alignment between their summative assessment scores and NGSS state test proficiency levels, meaning it could give us earlier, more actionable signal on where students stand before the actual test. You can see the full findings here, along with a quick one-page overview.
Would you be open to a short conversation about piloting this more broadly? I'm happy to share what I've seen so far, or you can book time directly with their team here: Book a meeting
Thanks for taking a look!
Scenario 3: They Need to Gather Actionable Data đ
Scenario 3: They Need to Gather Actionable Data đ
Talking points:
InnerOrbit tags every question to a specific NGSS dimension (DCI, CCC, or SEP), so data goes beyond an overall score to show exactly where students are strong or struggling.
The data comes with a built-in next step: teachers can review commonly missed questions, assign SEP practice problems targeted to the gap, build small-group reteaching activities directly from the results or engage in Targeted Intervention.
This turns assessment data into immediate classroom action, not just a report that sits unused.
Learn more: How Does InnerOrbit Generate Dimensional Data? and I've Analyzed My Data on InnerOrbit, Now What?
Email template:
Subject: A way to turn our assessment data into action
Hi [Leader's Name],
One of the things I've valued most about piloting InnerOrbit is how specific the data is. Every question is tagged to a science practice, concept, or content area, so I can see exactly where my students need support instead of just an overall score.
It also comes with built-in next steps, like targeted practice problems and small-group activity suggestions based on the data, and here's more on how that data is generated. Here's a quick one-page overview too.
Would you be open to exploring this as a broader pilot? I'd love to share what I've seen, or you can book time directly with their team here: Book a meeting
Thanks for considering it!
Back It Up With Real Educator Stories
Sometimes the most convincing evidence isn't a feature. It's another teacher or district. Share real stories from InnerOrbit's educator community, including districts and teachers who've used InnerOrbit to strengthen assessment, instruction, and student sensemaking.
Need Support Making Your Case?
You don't have to figure this out alone. If you'd like help preparing for the conversation, tailoring the pitch, or just want someone from our team to join the discussion with your leader, book a meeting with us. We're glad to help.
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