The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
The Summative Surprise Audit: How to Check an Evaluation Before You Deliver It
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 07/10/2026A pre-delivery check for school leaders: five questions that test every rating in a summative against what the teacher was told, and when.
Teacher Evaluation Software: A Buyer’s Guide for School Leaders
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 23/09/2026How to choose teacher evaluation software for your school or district: the four kinds of tools, the criteria that actually matter (framework fit, data privacy, keeping the evaluator's judgment, time saved), and the questions to ask before you buy.
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: the one line the law, unions, and federal guidance all draw, the Illinois law, the risks to manage, a district decision framework, questions to vet any tool, and sample policy language.
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.
