Resources


The ECAS Initiative has gathered resources that support the adoption and implementation of Commissioner-approved assessments for early childhood. This page is updated continuously as resources are renewed.

 

TEA Resources

All resources below can be found on the TEA Data Driven Instruction site for Early Childhood.       


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23–24 Assessment Requirements and Recommendations Calendar
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PK–2nd Grade Assessment Calendar Key Dates
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23–24 ECDS Submission Guidance
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23–24 ECDS Submission Guidance webinar slides
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Meet and Greet Amplify (mCLASS Texas) sponsored by TEA, March 3, 2021
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Meet and Greet Children’s Learning Institute (TX-KEA) sponsored by TEA, March 4, 2021
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Other TEA webinars from the Early Childhood Division at TEA
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TEA Helpdesk
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TEA Early Childhood Education Division Support Portal
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Amplify Resources

All resources below can be found on the mCLASS Texas Onboarding site, which also has access to more webinars. 


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Measures for ECDS Submission 2023–2024
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Lectura—Kindergarten Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Measures 2023–2024
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DIBELS and Lectura Measures for ERI and Dyslexia Screening 2023–2024
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ECDS Submission Process 2023–2024
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ELAR and mCLASS Guide
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Updates to the Dyslexia Handbook, February 20, 2023
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Dyslexia Risk Indicator for Spanish
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mCLASS Texas online courses
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Contact Information for Vendor Support
Amplify Support Technical AssistancePedagogical Assistance

CLI  Resources

All resources below can be found on the CLI Engage site, which also has access to more trainings and resources.


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ECDS Uploads for Pre-K Data
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ECDS Uploads for Kindergarten Data
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How to locate and administer the Kindergarten Dyslexia Screener
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Kindergarten Dyslexia Benchmarks and Indicators
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Contact Information for CLI Vendor Support
Office Hours E-mail ContactSubmit a Help Ticket 

KAS Supporting Resources


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PK Assessment Vendor Contact Information 23–24
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