The general rubric was built for whole-class instruction. A definitive guide to evaluating special education teachers fairly: SDI, look-fors by setting, co-teaching.

How to Evaluate Special Education Teachers — Fairly: The Definitive Guide

August 14, 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.