The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
How long does it take to write a teacher evaluation?
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 08/08/2026How long does it take to write a teacher evaluation? Commonly one to three hours per teacher, and 11 to 15 hours for a substantive one, mostly in the write-up, not the observation. What the research says, and how to get some of it back.
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.
