Editorial cover on EvalScribe cream reading "PERA, four ratings, and student growth is now optional," with three chips (4 rating categories; Student growth now optional; Public Act 104-0020) and a subhead noting the July 1, 2025 effective date and that PERA governs while districts set the plan. Tagged for Illinois principals and evaluators.

AI for Illinois Teacher Evaluations (PERA): The Framework, the New Student-Growth Rule, and Where AI Helps

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July 30, 2026
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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.

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