Definitions

Initial assessment—This type of assessment is for ELPs that are pursuing Texas Rising Star for the first time. This is a new, full, on-site assessment of all Texas Rising Star measures for all Texas Rising Star classes. The star level is calculated by CLI Engage. This assessment is used also for previous Texas Rising Star ELPs that lost certification and are being reassessed.  

Note: Department of Defense (DoD) military facilities will not receive an initial assessment and Assessors will instead use the instructions in the Event Log under Auto Assign to automatically assign a 4-Star certification and generate applicable reports.  

Annual monitoring visit—This type of assessment is for the annual unannounced on-site visit that occurs on or before the anniversary certification date. Use the instructions in this guide for this type of visit. The star level is calculated by CLI Engage; the verified star is not edited and typically does not change. If the school has applicable CCR Screening Form consequences, the Assessor will use the instructions in the Event Log under Star Level Change to create an Event Log to document the lower star level.  

Category reassessment—This type of assessment is for an ELP that has requested a reassessment of not more than two of the facility’s lowest-scoring categories within 30 days after a full assessment. A category reassessment includes Category 1 if the school’s director or staff has changed within the previous three months. This reassessment allows the Assessor to keep the previous category-level star scores for the categories that are not being reassessed; the newly calculated star will combine the previous assessment and the current assessment, and the Texas Rising Star Assessor can edit the verified star if necessary (based on CCR screening impacts). Use the instructions in this guide for this type of assessment. If the school has applicable CCR Screening Form consequences, the Assessor can edit the verified star.  

Reconsideration—This type of assessment is conducted when a facility has requested a reconsideration. This can be an entire category, subcategories, or individual measures. This assessment allows the Assessor to retain the category-level star scores from the previous assessment while excluding those measures that will not be scored. Use the instructions in this guide for this type of assessment or visit. The calculated star will combine the previous assessment and the current assessment, and the verified star is editable by the Texas Rising Star Assessor. If the school has applicable CCR Screening Form consequences, the Assessor can edit the verified star.  

Recertification assessments—This type of assessment is for current Texas Rising Star facilities that are requesting recertification in the Texas Rising Star certification system. The star level is calculated by CLI Engage, and, if CCR deficiencies exist, the Assessor can edit the verified star. The data entry process for this visit is the same as the data entry process for the Initial Certification assessment.  

Star level evaluation—This type of assessment is for a facility that has made significant improvements across Texas Rising Star measures that could result in a higher star-level designation upon reassessment. This is a full on-site assessment of all Texas Rising Star measures and for all Texas Rising Star classes. This assessment can be done at any time within the three-year certification time frame. The star level is calculated by CLI Engage, and, if CCR deficiencies exist, the Texas Rising Star Assessor can edit the verified star. The data entry process for this visit is the same as the data entry process for the Initial Certification assessment and the Recertification assessment.  

Facility changes (expansions, moves, splits, or change in type or ownership)—This type of assessment is for visits conducted because of a change to the facility including an expansion, move, split, or a change in the type or ownership of the facility. See the Texas Rising Star Guidelines for explanations on each type of these situations and what categories are assessed. The star level is calculated by CLI Engage, and, if CCR deficiencies exist, the Texas Rising Star Assessor can edit the verified star.  

SIA assessment—This type of assessment is designed to assess a facility after being placed on an SIA. This assessment allows the category-level star scores that are not being assessed to be retained from the previous assessment. The calculated star will combine the previous assessment and the current assessment, and, if CCR deficiencies exist, the Texas Rising Star Assessor can edit the verified star.