Introduction Sapphire is an advanced classroom observation tool. It provides an easy-to-use interface, multiple platform deployments, and interchangeable observation forms which can be customized to fit most any situation. The Community Edition, which you are currently running, is a demonstration version requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and configured to complement the "Time on Task" observation form released in October 2008. For more information, please visit our website at www.standardsco.com.

Technology Java technologies power Sapphire. From the embedded Derby database through custom Java libraries all the way out the the JavaFX graphical interface, Sapphire is designed to be flexible, extensible, and deployable into a wide range of user environments. For more information please contact bjones@standards.com