January 2025

CLI Engage Updates

Welcome Back!

We hope you had a restful and joyful winter break. As we kick off the new year, we're excited to continue our journey of learning and growth together.

This edition of the CLI Engage Updates newsletter is packed with valuable resources to assist you with your mid-year needs.

News of Note

Deadline Approaching: Kindergarten ECDS Uploads

For the 2024-2025 school year, Texas LEAs must report kindergarten assessment results by January 30th. This year, districts using TX-KEA will submit results to the Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) using the Ed-Fi Individual Operational Data Store (IODS), instead of the XML files that have been used in the past.

Typically, the PEIMS Coordinator will be in charge of this task using CLI Engage for submission. Please review our Ed-Fi ECDS information which includes submission steps and details. We recommend only pushing data for Wave 1 during the BOY reporting period to avoid transmitting any scores collected in error.

View the Instructions

Dyslexia Resources

First Grade Dyslexia Screener Window Closing Soon

The administration window for the Grade 1 Dyslexia Screener is closing on January 31, 2025. Make sure to complete your assessments before the deadline to ensure compliance and support for your students.

Dyslexia Resources at Your Fingertips

CLI Engage offers Dyslexia Screeners for Kindergarten and First Grade students in English and Spanish. The Dyslexia Referral Checklists (DRC) are available as valuable supplements to support the identification of students who may be at risk for dyslexia.

View the DRC Manuals:

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Now Enrolling!

Join Our Pilot Study: Kindergarten CEC

We're excited to offer you the chance to participate in our KCEC Pilot Study, aimed at enhancing classroom quality by evaluating instructional tools, materials, arrangement, and learning ambiance.

Participants who join the study can earn incentives by engaging in various activities, each linked to different participation tiers.

$20: Collection of KCEC data in CLI Engage
$20: Participation in one focus group (by invitation only)
$10: Photo submission

View the flyer for more information, or contact Doris Cardenas at doris.m.cardenas@uth.tmc.edu.

View the Flyer

Watch Recording

The Kindergarten Classroom Environment Checklist on CLI Engage is a FREE tool designed to systematically analyze all relevant areas of the kindergarten classroom. The checklist measures key characteristics of the environment in which student learning occurs. It can help you set classroom improvement goals, track progress over time, and offer training or technical support opportunities for kindergarten educators.

MOY Resources

Unlock High-Quality Tools for Teachers and Administrators

Visit our MOY Assessment Resources webpage for expertly developed resources and tools designed to support teacher and administrator MOY needs.

From implementation guides crafted by a team of Education Advisors to webinars and FREE online courses, this webpage offers high-quality resources to transform your educational practice and improve student outcomes.

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Update Class Rosters & Wave Settings

Mid-year is an ideal time to update your class rosters if there have been any changes. Our Uploading Student Data webpage provides several options for keeping student records in CLI Engage current. If your district uses automatic rostering, please avoid making manual updates to your rosters.

Before beginning middle-of-year assessments, teachers and specialists must update their Wave setting. You can do this by selecting Wave 2 from the drop-down menu on your dashboard.

New! Optional Feature for Assessment Windows on CLI Engage

Assessment windows are now open for each LEA to choose on CLI Engage. A new optional feature allows LEAs to limit access to a specific administration window for teachers.

District administrators can set testing dates for assessments and waves, with scores and reports always accessible. This feature ensures assessments are conducted during the correct waves and within designated periods, without affecting report data or Ed-Fi results sent to the ECDS for Texas public schools.

The "lock" feature prevents accidental administration outside the defined window. Learn how to use this tool.

Read the How-To Guide

Accessing Reports on CLI Engage

Are you looking to maximize the potential of your student data? CLI Engage offers a variety of reports designed to provide valuable insights for individual students, classes, schools, and communities. Our platform is equipped with robust tools to help you analyze and utilize this data effectively. Visit our resource page to learn more and start exploring the various reports available to you.

Partner with Families

Helping Parents Understand Assessment Results

Building positive relationships with families is crucial for supporting children's learning and development. One effective way to achieve this is by helping parents understand their child's assessment results.

When parents understand assessment results, they can better support their child's strengths and address areas needing improvement. This collaborative approach fosters trust and open communication between educators and families, ultimately benefiting the child's overall development.

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Professional Development

Free Online Tools for Educators

Discover a treasure trove of free, online professional learning resources tailored by age group and season. Dive into the Classroom Resources by Age Group section to find tools designed to enhance your expertise across multiple domains.

Visit Online Learning and Professional Development to learn more about the comprehensive course series & start earning certificates today!

Family Engagement Training Series

In this series of online trainings, you’ll learn about research-driven ways to partner with families in supporting children’s development using resources that are freely available to early learning programs and families. Learn more about building relationships with families, supporting them in tracking children’s development, connecting to play-based home activities, and hosting family events. Incorporate these ideas and practical resources right into your family engagement plans!

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines Training

The Children’s Learning Institute partnered with the Texas Education Agency to provide free, online training that guides teachers through the child outcomes and instructional strategies presented in the revised Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, published in 2022. The updated courses are now available on CLI Engage!

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