Editorial cover on EvalScribe cream reading "T-TESS, the 5 levels, and where AI helps," with four chips naming the domains (Planning, Instruction, Learning Environment, Professional Practices) and a subhead noting Proficient is the anchor and the top levels are student-centered. Tagged for Texas principals and appraisers.

The Texas T-TESS Rubric: 4 Domains, 16 Dimensions

August 02, 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.