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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22-23 Assessment Requirements and Recommendations Calendar
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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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PK-2nd Grade Assessment Calendar Key Dates
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Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) Assessment Submission Guidance
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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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Updates to the Dyslexia Handbook, February 20, 2023
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mCLASS and Updates to the Dyslexia Handbook, October 5, 2021
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Preparing for End of Year Benchmark, March 31, 2022
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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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TX-KEA Required Measures for ECDS
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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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Webinars & Presentations related to TX-KEA and ECDS, various dates
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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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Kindergarten ECS Promotion Timeline and Resources 22-23
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