District AI Index — Vendor Score Report
QuestionWell
by QuestionWell · Report generated 4/13/2026
District AI Index — Vendor Score Report
QuestionWell
by QuestionWell · Generated 4/13/2026
Executive Summary
“A focused, effective assessment tool. Does one thing exceptionally well. Zero student data collection.”
Dimension Score Breakdown
Ease of Use
Strengths
- Exceptionally intuitive interface — minimal training required
- Supports common K–12 SSO/rostering (Google or Clever)
- Free tier available for individual teacher evaluation
Gaps Identified
No critical gaps identified.
Recommendations to Improve Score
- Support Clever and/or ClassLink for district rostering
Instructional Value
Strengths
- Strong instructional alignment with clear classroom applications
- Versatile use cases: Question generation, Assessment creation, Standards alignment
- Rich feature set with 5 documented capabilities
- Clear instructional fit documentation provided
Gaps Identified
- Significant limitations: Live classroom interaction, Student-facing AI
Recommendations to Improve Score
- Publish detailed alignment documentation to pedagogy, standards, and instructional frameworks (UDL, Bloom's)
- Consider pursuing alignment documentation with Common Core, NGSS, or state-specific standards
Data Privacy
Strengths
- High privacy posture — meets district-level requirements
- FERPA Compliant documentation publicly accessible
- COPPA Compliant documentation publicly accessible
Gaps Identified
- DPA Available: Not documented — critical gap for district adoption
- SOC 2 Type II: Not documented — critical gap for district adoption
Recommendations to Improve Score
- Prepare a standard Data Processing Agreement (DPA) template that districts can sign — many states require this
- Pursue SOC 2 Type II certification to demonstrate security controls to enterprise buyers
- Explicitly document whether user/student data is used for AI model training — districts will ask
Accessibility
Strengths
- Basic web accessibility practices in place
Gaps Identified
- No VPAT/ACR document published — districts with Section 508 requirements will flag this
- Accessibility assessed as 'Moderate' — gaps likely exist in WCAG conformance
- Insufficient accessibility documentation provided
Recommendations to Improve Score
- Commission a VPAT 2.5 / Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and publish it on your website — this is increasingly a procurement requirement
- Conduct a WCAG 2.1 Level AA audit and address identified gaps
- Ensure full keyboard navigation throughout the application
- Test with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS) and document compatibility
- Reference specific WCAG success criteria in your accessibility documentation
Compliance Gaps
| Signal | Current Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| DPA Available | Not documented | Obtain DPA Available certification/documentation |
| SOC 2 Type II | Not documented | Obtain SOC 2 Type II certification/documentation |
VPAT / ACR Assessment
Priority Actions to Improve Score
The following actions would have the highest impact on your District AI Index score, listed in priority order:
- 1Prepare a standard Data Processing Agreement (DPA) template that districts can sign — many states require this
- 2Pursue SOC 2 Type II certification to demonstrate security controls to enterprise buyers
- 3Explicitly document whether user/student data is used for AI model training — districts will ask
- 4Commission a VPAT 2.5 / Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and publish it on your website — this is increasingly a procurement requirement
- 5Conduct a WCAG 2.1 Level AA audit and address identified gaps
Scoring Methodology
Scores are assigned by the District AI Index editorial team across four dimensions. Instructional Value carries the highest weight (40%) because our primary audience — educators and district leaders — prioritize tools that genuinely improve teaching and learning. Overall Score = (Ease × 0.20) + (Instructional Value × 0.40) + (Privacy × 0.20) + (Accessibility × 0.20). Scores are not influenced by listing tier, affiliate status, or vendor relationships.
Full methodology: districtaiindex.com/editorial-policy
Questions About This Report?
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