Where does your product stand on the evidence spectrum?
Instructure and InnovateEDU just tracked the 150 most-used K-12 technologies in classrooms this fall. Only 40% of purpose-built edtech has any ESSA evidence at all — meaning 6 in 10 products used by millions of students can’t point to any documented rationale for why they work. Of those that do have evidence, most are sitting at Level IV. Only 5% have reached Level II or higher, where federal funding eligibility and state approved-product lists begin to open up. Whether your product has nothing yet or you’re ready to move up, there’s a clear path forward — and a deadline worth knowing about.
Special pricing for products that contact us before June 1, 2026. After that, standard rates apply.
Where are you starting from?
Get your ESSA Level IV by September.
ESSA Level IV — “Demonstrates a Rationale” — requires a logic model grounded in research and a clear theory of action explaining why your product should work. It’s the baseline that districts, procurement teams, and state approval lists increasingly expect to see. It doesn’t require a study. It requires clear thinking, well documented.
LXD Research will guide you through the full process: logic model development, literature alignment, and third-party certification — in as little as 8–10 weeks.
Contact us before June 1, 2026 and we’ll fast-track your ESSA Level IV for
$7,500Full expert review, logic model guidance, and certification included.
Ready to move up? Let’s get you to ESSA II or III.
ESSA Level IV is a strong foundation. But Levels II and III — Promising Evidence and Moderate Evidence — are what get products onto state-approved lists, unlock federal funding eligibility, and meaningfully differentiate you in competitive procurement processes.
The first step toward a rigorous study is recruiting the right districts. LXD Research will build a targeted district recruitment package to identify and engage the implementation partners you need to run a credible study — and the $7,500 investment is credited toward your full study when you move forward.
Contact us before June 1, 2026 and we’ll build your district recruitment package for
$7,500Credited toward your full ESSA II or III study.
Why researchers and EdTech companies trust us
Track Record
LXD Research has more approved studies on Evidence for ESSA than any other research firm in the country. We know what the reviewers look for and how to meet the criteria.
Speed
We move faster than academic timelines without sacrificing rigor. ESSA IV in 8–10 weeks. Study design and recruitment underway within weeks of contract signing.
Value
Every study comes with EduEvidence certification. Even when results are complex, we find the story and deliver something you can use.
Tell us where you are and we’ll show you where to go.
We’ll respond within one business day. No obligation, no hard sell.
Send My Inquiry →Special pricing available for inquiries before June 1, 2026.