The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
AI for Louisiana Teacher Evaluations (LEADS): What Replaced COMPASS, and Where AI Helps
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 03/09/2026How Louisiana teacher evaluation works now: LEADS replaced COMPASS statewide, the new Louisiana Educator Rubric, the five Levels of Effectiveness, the 50/50 split, and fewer observations for effective teachers, plus where AI helps with the write-up.
AI for Washington Teacher Evaluations (TPEP): The State 8, the Frameworks, and Where AI Helps
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 07/08/2026How Washington's TPEP teacher evaluation works: the State 8 criteria, the three approved frameworks, the four performance levels, comprehensive vs. focused cycles, and the student growth impact rule, plus where AI helps with the write-up.
AI for Virginia Teacher Evaluations (TPES): The Eight Standards, the New Weighting, and Where AI Helps
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 07/08/2026How Virginia teacher evaluation works now: the eight TPES performance standards (including the 2021 culturally responsive standard), the four rating levels, and the new weighting where student growth is no longer 40%, plus where AI helps.
AI for South Dakota Teacher Evaluations (SD Framework for Teaching): The Two Components, the Ratings, and Where AI Helps
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 06/08/2026How South Dakota teacher evaluation works now: the SD Framework for Teaching (Danielson-based), the two required components (professional practice and student growth via SLOs), the rating scales, and where AI helps with the write-up.
