The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
How can AI help administrators write Marzano teacher evaluations?
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 09/08/2026The Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model uses four domains and 23 elements, scored Not Using to Innovating on the effect instruction has on student evidence. Where AI helps with the write-up, where it doesn't, and what to look for.
Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of It
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 23/07/2026Illinois's SB 2909 bans AI from scoring teachers — but expressly allows it for the write-up. Here's the line the law drew, and how to stay on the right side of it.
AI in Teacher Evaluations: The Line Between Watching and Writing
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 22/07/2026AI can halve the evaluation write-up without touching the observation. Here's the line to draw — and why a purpose-built tool, EvalScribe, beats a chatbot for it.
