Everything in one place
How ShortHand saves
teachers hours every week.
Log a note in 5 seconds
AI-written parent reports
Your whole class at a glance
Track progress over time
Parent communication log
The moment something happens, tap a note. ShortHand drafts the parent message for you, so communication happens the same day, not a week later when you finally find the time to write it.
Built around the problems teachers actually face every day — not the ones app developers imagine.
Pick what's true for a student, hit generate, and get a polished comment in 10 seconds. Casual or academic tone. No account needed.
I didn't build this app to give you more work. I built it because I was tired of drowning in paperwork while trying to keep my head above water.
I have spent over 20 years in the classroom. Before I became a 3rd grade teacher, I worked as a one-to-one aide and a Registered Behavior Technician. I know exactly how loud, fast, and overwhelming a school day can be. This tool was created with love to assist my fellow teachers who are looking for a better way to track progress and bridge the gap between school and home.
“Good data shouldn't be a chore. It should be the bridge that connects a teacher's observation to a parent's understanding.”
Yes. ShortHand was built by a teacher, for teachers. We use enterprise-grade encryption and Row Level Security so only you have access to your classroom data. No selling data, no surveillance, no sharing with third parties. AI processing is handled by providers who are contractually prohibited from training on your data. Just your notes, locked to your account.
No. If you can send a text, you can use ShortHand. Logging a note takes about 2 seconds. It saves you hours of drafting emails, writing IEP updates, and trying to remember what happened three weeks ago.
No. You can import your roster from Google Classroom or a spreadsheet in minutes. There is no manual to read. Just open the app and start logging.
Absolutely. ShortHand makes grade-level collaboration and transition meetings much smoother. If your principal has questions about privacy or implementation, have them reach out directly.
ShortHand is a behavior tracking app built for K-12 teachers. It lets you log student notes in under 5 seconds using voice or text, track behavior patterns over time, generate AI-written progress reports, and send parent messages instantly.
No. ShortHand is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — it works in your browser on any device. You can add it to your home screen for a native app feel, but there's nothing to download from an app store.
After you log a behavior note, ShortHand's AI drafts a parent-ready message in seconds. You review it, make any tweaks, and send. No staring at a blank email. It also keeps a full communication log for IEP meetings.
Yes. ShortHand tracks behavior over 4 to 52 weeks and shows visual trend charts for each student. Smart badges highlight who's improving and who needs attention, so you're not relying on memory.
Yes. Color-coded status rings glow red when a student hasn't been logged in 8 or more days, amber at 5 to 7 days, and green if you've logged recently. No student quietly slips through the cracks.
ShortHand is currently in beta and free to join. Sign up to get access and be notified when new features are ready.
Once you're in, you'll find tools that go even deeper — built from real classroom experience, for the moments that actually matter.
Set AI-suggested goals for individual students and track their growth — from Planted to Bloomed, with every step documented.
Type a question like "Who was struggling with focus this month?" and get an instant, data-backed answer from your own notes.
AI generates Social-Emotional Learning plans tailored to the behavior patterns in your specific class — ready to drop into any spare five minutes.
Upload your school's rotation schedule and ShortHand always knows what's today — Art, Gym, Music and more, right on your home screen.
Want to hear when new tools are ready? I'll only reach out when something worth your time is available.
I've seen every classroom trend and every type of paperwork. This app is the solution to problems that actually exist in a real school.
My experience in behavior intervention means this app captures the nuances of student behavior that standard gradebooks often miss.
I know you don't have ten minutes to log a note. That's why every feature in this app is built to be finished in seconds.
You're trusting me with notes about real kids. Here's exactly how I protect that.
All student data is stored with AES-256 encryption in a SOC 2 Type II certified data center — the same standard banks and hospitals use. Data in transit is protected by SSL/TLS.
I'm a teacher, not a data broker. Your notes and student information are never sold, shared, or used for advertising. Period.
The app doesn't require full legal names or student IDs. You can use initials or nicknames to keep your records even more private.
If you decide to stop using ShortHand, you can delete your account and every single note instantly. We don't keep a copy.
The AI only sees your notes when you ask it to write a report. It doesn't watch you while you work.
ShortHand is completely free. Open it on any device and start using it in minutes — nothing to install from an app store.