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eCOVE Observation Software
What it is
eCOVE Observation Software helps educators collect objective and subjective information during classroom walkthroughs, sit-downs, and in-depth observations. Users can work with observation templates, checklists, and scales they create, or browse more than 200 available tools. The Administrator Edition has 32 data-collection tools, walkthrough checklists and scales, and reports that show behavior over time. The Special Education Edition also includes 32 tools, with support for tracking observable behavior, comparing a target student with peers, and reporting progress related to IEP or RTI. For district reporting, eCOVE Reporter combines uploaded observation data in an online database with filters and district-controlled access. District setup is required and costs $250.00 one-time; there is no added district cost after setup beyond the annual subscription. Advanced editions cost $99 a year per user/observer. Basic Edition is $$189 once. A free basic iPad app includes six tools, with more available through in-app purchase. The software is available across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, though mobile syncing requires a matching computer version.
For and against
For
- More than 200 observation tools to browse
- Create custom templates, checklists, and scales
- Special Education Edition supports IEP or RTI progress reports
- Reporter offers district filters and permission controls
Against
- Reporter requires a $250.00 one-time district setup
- Mobile syncing requires a matching computer version
- Free iPad app includes six tools; others require in-app purchase
- Basic Edition costs $$189 once
The verdict
eCOVE offers observation tools for general classroom use, special education, and district reporting. Check the edition and setup requirements against your workflow, especially if mobile syncing or Reporter access matters.
Who it suits
It suits administrators, classroom and special education teachers, and others who use observation data to reflect on learning or behavior. Districts needing aggregated observation reporting can consider eCOVE Reporter, which requires setup.
Plans and prices
Advanced Editions (Administrator, Special Education, ESL, General)
one user/observer · computer license · one iPad/iPhone/Android license · optional eCOVE Reporter login; district setup required and $250.00 one-time setup fee
Read 5 Oct 2026 · ecove.net
Basic Edition
laptop and netbook computers · Windows and Macintosh
Read 5 Oct 2026 · ecove.net
On the record
- Administrator edition
- The Administrator Edition includes 32 tools for data collection, walk-through checklists and scales, and reports of behavior over time.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Audience
- eCOVE Software LLC says its products are intended to help administrators, classroom teachers, special education teachers, ESL teachers, parents, and students reflect using objective classroom observation data.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Company location
- The company says it is physically located in a small fishing village on the Oregon coast.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Custom tools
- eCOVE says it can create custom tools from non-copyrighted materials for $15 per tool for the entire district, usable with its four advanced editions.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- District reporting
- eCOVE Reporter is an online database for aggregating district observation data, with uploads by observers, filters, and access controlled by a district-set permission tree and password.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Free mobile app
- The maker describes the eCOVE Observer as a free basic iPad app with six tools, with additional tools available through in-app purchase.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Free trial
- The maker offers a full software trial for 30 days and says data collected during the trial is retained after a subscription is purchased.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Mobile and desktop syncing
- The maker says eCOVE editions are available for Windows and Macintosh computers and iPad, iPhone, and Android devices; mobile syncing requires a matching computer version.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Observation tools
- The software supports user-created observation templates, checklists, and scales, and the site offers more than 200 tools to browse.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- eCOVE collects objective and subjective data during classroom walkthroughs, sit-downs, and in-depth observations.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Reporter setup
- Reporter access requires district setup; the pricing page lists a $250.00 one-time district-wide setup fee and says there is no additional district cost after setup beyond the annual software subscription.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The Reporter page describes district-set permissions and passwords, while the customer service policy says the website uses industry-standard encryption when transferring and receiving consumer data.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Special education
- The Special Education Edition includes 32 special education tools and supports tracking observable behavior, comparing a target student with peers, and reporting progress related to IEP or RTI.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company says it provides free email and phone support for purchased or opened software, and offers free overview webinars by appointment.ecove.net · read 5 Oct 2026
