The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
AI in Teacher Evaluation: A School Leader's Guide to Doing It Right (2026)
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 12/08/2026What school leaders need to know about AI in teacher evaluation in 2026: the Illinois law, the national landscape, the risks, and a district decision framework.
How to Write a Teacher Evaluation: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Examples)
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 12/08/2026A step-by-step guide for principals and APs on writing a teacher evaluation from evidence: map notes to the rubric, let the rating follow, and write feedback teachers can act on. With before-and-after examples, a phrase bank, and a rewrite trainer.
How are teachers evaluated in each state? Teacher evaluation frameworks by state
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 10/08/2026There is no national teacher evaluation system — each state picks its own. This guide maps the primary teacher-evaluation framework for all 50 states and D.C. (Danielson, Marzano, T-TESS, RISE, and more), with a link to each.
What do teacher evaluation ratings actually mean? A cross-framework guide
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 08/08/2026What do teacher evaluation ratings mean? Exact scales for 15 frameworks (Danielson, Marzano, T-TESS, RISE, and more), a crosswalk that translates levels across states, and what Proficient, Effective, and Distinguished actually signal.
