Looking for mVal? You’re in the Right Place.
If you searched for mVal and landed here, welcome. The staff performance appraisal system that Ontario school boards have long known as mVal is now called eWalk.
For over two decades, principals, vice-principals, teachers, and board administrators have used the platform to complete NTIPs, Experienced TPAs, PPAs, and other staff appraisals. They also use it to track appraisal dates, completion status, annual learning plans, and improvement plans.
Because the platform has been an integral part of HR and instructional leadership for so long, many educators still refer to the Ontario appraisal system as “mVal.” That’s completely understandable. When a tool becomes embedded in a district’s daily routines, its original name often sticks, even after it changes.
What’s changed?
When mVal first came into use in 2003, it provided a straightforward way to track and complete staff appraisals. As school boards’ needs evolved, the platform evolved too. Beginning in 2019, the Harris Education Solutions team started transitioning boards from mVal to the more modern and flexible eWalk platform.
Today, staff performance appraisals remain a core part of eWalk. Thousands of schools across Ontario continue to use them. However, they represent only a fraction of what the platform now offers. eWalk is a full featured form, survey, and workflow creation system that supports classroom walkthroughs, professional learning, student and parent surveys, incident reporting, building maintenance walks, and more. Users can create their own forms from scratch or choose from hundreds of ready made templates in the shared library.
What truly sets eWalk apart is its reporting and analytics. Leaders can track appraisal completion, identify instructional trends over time, and uncover strengths and opportunities for growth at both the school and staff levels. eWalk puts the right data in front of the right people, helping leaders make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Welcome to eWalk
Whether you are returning after some time away or researching staff appraisal software for your board, you’ve found the same Canadian owned and operated solution that educators have trusted for years.
Today, eWalk helps school and district leaders across North America evaluate staff and conduct classroom walkthroughs. It also helps them document instructional evidence, provide meaningful feedback, and gain insights that drive continuous improvement.
Interested in learning more? Request a personalized demo to see how eWalk can support your evaluation process. Discover how it helps you surface actionable data for school improvement, manage student and parent surveys, and much more.
By Marc Moretti