Conducting Assessments

The program that the assigned Assessor will be visiting as part of the Texas Rising Star certification process has shown a commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education. The Assessor’s arrival at the facility is the final step in the process of pursuing Texas Rising Star certification. In alignment with CLI’s core values, Texas Rising Star staff members should conduct themselves with respect for all of the program and teaching staff as well as the children and their families throughout the time the Assessor spends at the program. 

For all programs receiving a certification visit to receive a fair and equitable assessment, all Assessors must collect and report data consistently. The following protocol has been established to ensure that the certification process is reliable and credible. All Assessors should follow these practices when conducting a site visit.