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What is the Tulsa Model, and how does Oklahoma's TLE score teachers?

What is the Tulsa Model, and how does Oklahoma's TLE score teachers?by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 01/08/2026

The Tulsa Model is Oklahoma's TLE teacher-observation framework: five domains, 20 indicators, and a five-point scale from Ineffective to Superior. Here's how it's scored, the observation cycle it requires, and what it means for evaluators.

What is the Tulsa Model, and how does Oklahoma's TLE score teachers?