The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
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: 10/08/2026No national teacher-evaluation system exists. Here is the primary framework for all 50 states and D.C. (Danielson, Marzano, T-TESS), verified and linked.
The Texas T-TESS Rubric: 4 Domains, 16 Dimensions
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 02/08/2026Texas T-TESS explained: the 4 domains, 16 dimensions, and 5 performance levels, plus the Alternate Domain I option. A clear guide for Texas appraisers.
AI in Teacher Evaluations: The Line Between Watching and Writing
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 22/07/2026AI can cut a teacher evaluation in half, but which half? The watching (human judgment) must stay human; the writing (rubric translation) is what AI can safely do. Why that line is the whole question, and why the write-up tool you pick still matters.
