The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
Sample Teacher Evaluation Comments That Actually Work
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 05/09/2026Sample teacher evaluation comments and narratives, annotated. Why comment banks fall flat, the anatomy of a strong evidence-based comment, before-and-after examples, and what each rating level should sound like.
AI in Teacher Evaluation: What's Allowed, State by State
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 05/09/2026Is it legal to use AI in teacher evaluation? An all-50-state table plus DC: Illinois's SB 2909, Georgia's restriction, which states have general AI guidance, and the principles that apply everywhere else.
Is Student Growth Still Required in Teacher Evaluations?
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 04/09/2026Is student growth still required in teacher evaluation? A 2026 all-50-state table (plus DC): where it's required, reduced, made a local choice, dropped, or folded into the standards, each linked to a full state guide.
AI for Louisiana Teacher Evaluations (LEADS): What Replaced COMPASS, and Where AI Helps
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 03/09/2026How Louisiana teacher evaluation works now: LEADS replaced COMPASS statewide, the new Louisiana Educator Rubric, the five Levels of Effectiveness, the 50/50 split, and fewer observations for effective teachers, plus where AI helps with the write-up.
