Panorama vs. Branching Minds

What Sets Panorama Apart from Branching Minds

Districts are looking for solutions that deliver real impact, scale with their needs, and support every student with confidence. That’s why they turn to Panorama—a nationally recognized leader in MTSS with proven results, trusted AI tools, and the scale to support 15 million students across 2,000+ districts in all 50 states.

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Up to 8 / 6 percentile point gains in reading and math respectively

Panorama has proven impact across K 12 with solutions that are independently verified to meet ESSA Level II (MTSS) and ESSA Level IV (Surveys) federal standards of evidence across K-12.

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Chosen by 520+ customers for trusted AI support

At Panorama, we support hundreds of districts on their AI journey with tailored tools that help educators at every level work more efficiently.

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Trusted with 1.5 billion survey responses

Our scoring and benchmarks are built on 1.5 billion responses from 12 million students—delivering nationally trusted insights you can rely on to make confident decisions.

Panorama vs Branching Minds

Why Districts Select Panorama

When point solutions address only part of the picture, districts turn to Panorama to unify MTSS, academic performance, and student well-being. Panorama’s connected tools, including AI-powered solutions, help deliver the right support to every student at the right time.

Connect data insights to action

Break down data silos with a 360-degree view of student performance—from academics and behavior to attendance and well-being. Panorama brings your systems together, so you can uncover root causes, take early action, and ensure every student gets the support they need.

Smarter, Faster, More Effective MTSS with AI

Solara identifies patterns in student data and suggests next steps, while Class Companion offers AI-powered academic support aligned to intervention goals. Together, they empower educators to provide timely, personalized support across all tiers.

More Intuitive MTSS Workflows

Customers praise Panorama’s intuitive MTSS workflows for making it easier to create, manage, and track interventions and behavioral supports. With clearer insights into the data, district and school leaders can make faster, more informed decisions to help every student thrive.

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What Only Panorama Offers

Panorama Student Success + Solara: Your MTSS, Supercharged by AI

With the only secure, safe AI-powered MTSS and student support platform tailored to your district, give educators instant insights and personalized supports to better serve students. With district-ready and customizable AI-tools built into daily workflows, every level of educator can move faster from insight to action—with care, clarity, and confidence.

Panorama Playbook: Your Team’s Go-To Library for Evidence-Based Support—at No Extra Cost

Support every student quickly and confidently with our curated library of 900+ evidence-based interventions. There’s no extra cost—just ready-to-use strategies for effective, data-driven support at every tier.

Panorama Surveys and Engagement: Student Voice Data Integrated with Intervention Data

With 800+ research-backed survey questions for students, families, and staff, Panorama offers unmatched insight into school communities. Only Panorama combines K–12 surveys with MTSS tools, helping educators center community needs, experiences, and voice in every decision and support plan.

Expert Survey Research Team

Panorama’s surveys benefit from the expertise of an in-house research team who is continuously assessing and improving the survey topics with the latest issues impacting K-12. Educators can trust Panorama tools to deliver valid, reliable data that supports MTSS initiatives, informed decision-making, and student success.

Questions to Ask When Comparing Panorama and Branching Minds Solutions

How does your solution address chronic absenteeism and attendance?

Panorama helps districts take a proactive approach to chronic absenteeism with real-time insights across every level—district, school, classroom, and student. Educators can act early, track progress, and deliver the right support to improve attendance by:

Monitoring key trends like chronic absence rates, 10-day averages, and missing support plans
Identifying which students are “on track” or “at risk” of becoming chronically absent
Uncovering the root causes of attendance issues with cross-platform insights and recommended next steps

What are your AI capabilities for my district, schools, and teachers?

Panorama Student Success + Solara brings secure, district-ready AI to the heart of your student support system. Built for K–12, these tools integrate seamlessly into the workflows educators already use, surfacing key trends, identifying students who need support, and recommending next steps aligned with your MTSS practices.

With the addition of Class Companion, educators can also deliver real-time, differentiated instruction. Class Companion helps create interactive assignments, track student progress, and highlight where support is needed, empowering teachers to personalize learning and drive stronger outcomes.

What is your process for refreshing your library with research-based, evidence-based interventions strategies?

Our team of in-house experts keeps Panorama Playbook up to date with the latest research and real-world district feedback. The Playbook offers research-backed strategies across all MTSS tiers and every grade level, covering topics like chronic absenteeism, student well-being, digital literacy, and more.

Districts can also customize the Playbook to align with their strategic goals, local needs, and cultural norms—ensuring educators have access to high-quality, relevant strategies that reflect both national best practices and local priorities. Best of all, Playbook is included with every Panorama partnership, at no extra charge.

How well do you integrate student feedback data with your MTSS?

Panorama uniquely connects student feedback to MTSS by pairing powerful survey tools with actionable insights. With a library of 800+ research-backed questions and flexible distribution options—including 30+ languages and opt-in/out controls—districts can gather reliable feedback from students, families, and staff.

But it’s not just about collecting data. Panorama helps districts uncover the “why” behind trends like chronic absenteeism and graduation readiness. For example, our AI-powered Chronic Absenteeism Insights link attendance and survey data to identify root causes and recommend targeted strategies—so educators can take action quickly and effectively within their MTSS.

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