The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
The Documentation That Holds Up: Building a Teacher-Evaluation Record That Survives a Challenge
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 25/08/2026What makes a teacher-evaluation record survive a grievance, non-renewal, or due-process hearing: factual documentation, a real improvement plan, notice and time to improve, plus templates and checklists.
How Teacher Evaluation Works: The Complete Guide
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 20/08/2026An overview of how teacher evaluation works, start to finish: the evaluation cycle (pre-conference, observation, evidence, feedback, summative rating), the frameworks behind it, how ratings are set, and what makes an evaluation fair and defensible.
How District Leaders Can Support the Teacher Evaluation Cycle (Not Just Mandate It)
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 19/08/2026How superintendents and central office can support the teacher evaluation cycle: calibration, protected time, evaluator training, monitoring, and backing the hard calls (not just mandating it).
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.
