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: 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.
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 SB 2909 (Public Act 104-0565) is the first US law on AI in teacher evaluation. What it actually says: AI can't assign the score or rating, but may support the administrative write-up. Teachers are covered too. Effective Jan 1, 2027.
