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AI for Arkansas Teacher Evaluations (TESS): The Domains, the Tracks, and Where AI Helps

AI for Arkansas Teacher Evaluations (TESS): The Domains, the Tracks, and Where AI Helpsby: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 27/06/2026

How Arkansas TESS works: the four Danielson domains and 22 components, the four-level scale where Proficient is the standard, and the TESS track system for the evaluation cycle, plus where AI helps with the write-up and where judgment stays human.

AI for Arkansas Teacher Evaluations (TESS): The Domains, the Tracks, and Where AI Helps