We periodically make updates to CLI Engage to enhance existing features and publish new tools for our users. Learn more about our updates launching soon!
August 26, 2021
Redesign of Student View Page
The student view page removes functions for launching assessments and generating reports. These functions move to a new assessment student view page that can be accessed for an individual student by clicking on the new folder button.
Revised Process to Launch Assessments
Click the folder button to view an individual student. Launch single or multiple assessments for the student. After conducting the assessment, a new window will open where the next student can be selected. Learn more by reading How to Launch Progress Monitoring Assessments for Individual Students.
Available July 15, 2021
Additions and Changes to Navigation Menus
Under the Training & Support tab, new sections will be added for grade-level Classroom Resources and Data Squad customized support and services. Under the Help tab, new webpages will be added to address FAQs and display a calendar of live support dates/times during Support Team Office Hours.
Available June 3, 2021
New Tool for Texas Rising Star
The new Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP) tool allows TRS Mentors and Specialists to produce a detailed, documented plan that establishes clear goals for centers as they work toward targeted improvements in quality. The CQIP will be accessible from the CLI Engage dashboard in the Quality Improvement and Innovation section.
Available April 22, 2021
Family Activities Login Improvement
Change for users logging in to CLI Engage from the CIRCLE Activity Collection: Family. Instead of being directed to the dashboard after login, the user will be returned directly to the activity page they were on prior to logging in.
Available March 18, 2021
TRS Improved School Activation Interface
Improved interface will support the set up of Texas Rising Star schools in CLI Engage. Use of an email analyzer will prevent creation of duplicate user accounts. New processes will decrease the time and manpower required to create new accounts.
TRS Classroom Naming Convention
Added functionality will establish a standard naming convention when creating Texas Rising Star classrooms. The teacher’s name will be added as well as a suffix to identify the age of children in the classroom.
Example: TRS-Teacher’s Name-Age of Children = “TRS-Ms Daisys-Preschool”
TRS Integrations
Integration of data collection from multiple Texas Rising Star forms to a single online resource through the school management page on CLI Engage.
- TRS Application Form
- Screening Form
- Application
Functionality that integrates the TECPDS Texas Workforce Registry professional development report data with the Texas Rising Star assessment on CLI Engage. Allows assessors to review category 1 items stored in TECPDS and accept selected items for importation as automatic scores in the assessment.
Available February 25, 2021
TRS Assessment Tool Updates
Improvements to the Texas Rising Star Assessment Tool as a result of the recent 4-year review by Texas Workforce Commission.
CIRCLE Activity Collection Updates
Changes to the formatting and labeling used on My Activities pages to more clearly present the provided information.
Available December 17, 2020
Shared Session Status
CLI Engage and the CIRCLE Activity Collections will pass information about a user’s login status during an online session so that users need only login once when accessing activities between collections.
Available November 19, 2020
Notification Banner
A notification banner will be added to the top of the CLI Engage dashboard that is viewable after logging in. This banner will be activated temporarily to share notices that contain important information that impact users.
New Web Pages
Two newly created web pages will be accessible through system navigation: Take a Tour & Accessing Reports
Available September 25, 2020
Texas Rising Star Changes
A median value will be calculated for each category item included in the assessment tool. If a TRS center maintains their same score during an assessment, the word “retained” will be listed on their TRS Facility Report in the applicable scoring columns.
Multiple Course Enrollment
Users will be able to enroll in all courses within a series at the same time instead of separately.
CEU Certificate Option
In the future, International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accredited courses can offer the option of awarding Continuing Education Unit (CEU) certificates instead of clock hours or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours. Play with Me infant and toddler teacher courses will be the first to offer this option.
Deleted Assessments Log
Each time an assessment is invalidated, information about the deletion will be captured in a log and an email message will be sent to the Community/District Representative to alert them of the change.
XML Report Modification
Adds English and Spanish scores from the new TX-KEA Literacy Screener into the data reporting provided by the XML report tool.
New Web Pages
After logging in to the platform, three newly added web pages will be accessible through system navigation.
Now Available
New Legends for Assessment Scores
We recently updated the scoring keys used in our progress monitoring assessments. Based on user feedback, we designed something more representative of what the scores mean and how to use them for planning. Below is a preview of the new legends you will see when using the assessments on CLI Engage.
Available July 9, 2020
Expanded CIRCLE Activity Collection
A redesign provides a responsive environment for viewing on various devices. Includes new social-emotional activities, numerous additional STEM activities, and our first child-facing activities through partnership with PBS. Allows for future expansion of the collection up to 2nd grade. Also houses new curriculum.
New CIRCLE Pre-K Curriculum
Free research-based curriculum that works in conjunction with CIRCLE Activity Collection for comprehensive skill development in prekindergarten. Includes 35 weeks of Scope and Sequences, 10 Theme Guides, and Start-Up Guide. Teacher’s Manual and online training will be coming soon!
Kindergarten Literacy Screener
Provides kindergarten programs with free literacy screening tool that meets House Bill 3 requirements. Embedded in the Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment (TX-KEA), the tool determines kindergarten readiness by measuring vocabulary, letter knowledge, and spelling.
1st & 2nd Grade TPRI & Tejas LEE Assessments
Provides free proven progress monitoring system for use in 1st and 2nd grades that meets state requirements. Allows for online administration in English or Spanish, thus eliminating the need to purchase pen and paper kits. Training and other online supports will be available by end of July.
Redesigned Parent Reports
Updated format that better organizes and explains reported information to increase parent understanding. Uses adaptable layout, color-coded icons, graphical representation of scoring, and clear descriptions. Also includes a QR code to link readers directly to family activities that support continued learning.
Additional Web Pages
After logging into CLI Engage, newly created web pages to welcome new users and orient Texas Rising Star providers to benefits will be visible in the navigation system. An additional page will introduce the coming micro-credentialing program of earning badges based on demonstrated competencies. Another new page will provide information to support remote administration of progress monitoring assessments.
Available May 20, 2020
Addition of new web pages to the navigation system
After logging into CLI Engage, newly created web pages for TPRI and Tejas LEE assessments, My Activities, and Collaborative Tools will be visible under the tabs at the top of each page.
Available March 25, 2020
Changes to the Classroom Observation Tool (COT)
We removed teacher goals that were set but unmet during the previous school year. We also created an automatic cleanout of unmet goals to occur each summer during the database rollover prior to the new school year.
Improvement to the Texas Rising Star Event Log
We added a new field to denote the date a record is modified. When an event is modified only the most recent entry shows, but a plus icon next to the entry expands the view to display all modifications for the event.
Improvement to Texas Rising Star Event Log Notifications
Provided a calendar tool to select a date for scheduled delivery of notifications. Notifications include creation date, event type, facility name, and created by information.
Expansion of Comments for the Texas Rising Star Assessment Tool
Increased available space for comments to 500 characters. This impacts all comment sections of the scoring tool: event log, category level, and item level.
Available February 21, 2020
New Demographic Fields Aligned to HB3 Requirements
We’ve added additional fields to the student individual profile, student bulk upload, and single roster upload template. The new designations can be included on exported reports or excluded by filtering.
- Special Ed
- English learner
- Economically disadvantaged
- Dyslexia
Modifications to XML File Download Tool
For data exports, we now exclude students who were not enrolled during a district’s defined testing window for waves 1 & 3. An incompatible date warning will be issued to the district and a compatible date will be applied instead to prevent reporting errors. This allows timely creation of reports required for ECDS upload.
Added Button for How to Guides on TRS Dashboard
New dashboard button provides direct access to Texas Rising Star how to guides for use by mentors and assessors.
Alterable Category View on TRS Online Assessment Tool
New button allows TRS users to expand or collapse their view of listed categories on the assessment tool, and to save their selected view.
Editable TRS Event Records
Allows any assigned TRS assessor or mentor to make edits to the event log. All edits are stored in the database and no records can be deleted.
Filtered Views for TRS Comprehensive Coaches and Coordinators
We refined what assessment and reporting information coaches and coordinators in the TRS Comprehensive program can see. We limited their view to focus on the teachers they support. This improvement removed unwanted information from screens and made reporting more accurate.
Available December 6, 2019
New Student Summary Report Generation Screen
We’ve updated how teachers generate student summary and parent reports, with three easy steps! Teachers also have the option to print their comments on each child’s report.
- First, select your wave(s).
- Then, select the student(s).
- Finally, select the measures/data to include. Only measures with data will show up, saving teachers extra clicks!
Modified Dashboard for Public Access Users
We’ve updated the dashboard for our Public Access users, moving the most important buttons to top! It’s easier to add children, pick up reports, access developmental resources, and find activities.
