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# ShortHand

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> ShortHand helps K-12 teachers document student behavior, accommodations, classroom observations, and parent communication in seconds. AI-assisted reporting, searchable student records, and secure cloud access help educators stay organized for conferences, MTSS, and IEP meetings.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of ShortHand

ShortHand helps teachers replace scattered notes and memory with organized, searchable documentation. Capture classroom observations using text or voice, generate professional reports and parent communications with AI assistance, and keep student information organized throughout the school year. Because documentation is stored by student and accessible from any device, teachers can quickly prepare for parent conferences, MTSS meetings, IEP meetings, report cards, and administrator conversations. ShortHand complements the communication and learning tools schools already use rather than replacing them, helping educators save time while creating more consistent, objective records.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Lebed Digital

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: ShortHand is currently free for teachers to use. All core features, including student documentation, reports, and AI-assisted parent communication, are available at no cost while the platform continues to grow.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Classroom Management
- Communication Management
- Customisable Reports
- Generative AI
- K-12
- Reporting & Statistics
- Search/Filter
- Student Information/Records
- Third-Party Integrations

## Integrations (1 total)

- Google Classroom

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [K-12 Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/1449/k-12/software)

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2102471/shorthand-1)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/all-software/a/shorthand-1/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2102471/shorthand-1> |

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