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FAQ: Remote Assessment Administration

FAQ: Remote Assessment Administration

Remote Assessment Administration

CLI Engage supports remote administration for progress monitoring.

This page outlines how to administer assessments remotely in CLI Engage. This guidance is intended for educators, assessors, and program staff who need to administer assessments to children or students remotely (e.g., via video call) when in-person administration is not possible.

Remote results reliably measure student ability and support differentiated instruction. Access all assessments via the CLI Engage website.

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Preparing to Administer Assessments Remotely (all assessments)

Use this section to prepare any assessment for remote administration. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth, secure, and standardized session.

Testing Materials (all assessments)

Before You Begin

  • Confirm eligibility for remote administration

  • Schedule a session and send the meeting link

  • Obtain caregiver consent/awareness as appropriate

  • Confirm quiet space and adult support as needed

  • Verify device and internet access

  • Gather needed materials, review accommodations

Set-up the Session

  • Start meeting early; test audio/video

  • Explain purpose; verify student identity and comfort

  • Position the camera to observe responses; confirm the screensharing plan

  • Minimize distractions, silence notifications

During Administration

  • Follow standardized directions; avoid coaching

  • Keep the camera on; use the screen/document camera as needed

  • Allow breaks as permitted, monitor time

  • Document irregularities or tech issues; maintain confidentiality

Video

Watch the short video below for an overview of remote administration options for progress-monitoring tools in CLI Engage for pre-K through second grade.

Remote Administration: Video Overview

Technology Requirements

  • Reliable internet connection

  • Device: laptop/desktop, tablet, or smartphone (with camera/microphone)

  • Web‑conferencing tool (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Google Meet)

  • Meeting link provided by the educator/assessor (for screensharing when needed)

  • Optional: headphones/speakers for clear audio

Accessibility notes: The linked example video above is hosted in JW Player. If captions are not visible, click the CC button in the player controls to turn them on. If you need an alternate accessible format (e.g., transcript or captioned version), please contact your program administrator or submit a help ticket: https://cliengage.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/100

Assessment-Specific Guidance:

CPM

Below is an overview of information specific to the remote administration of the CPM

Preparing to administer Circle Progress Monitoring (Pre‑K) ECDS Measures

Circle Progress Monitoring (Pre-K)

Quick reference: The section below summarizes which Circle Progress Monitoring (Pre‑K) measures are required for ECDS reporting and which measures are optional for TEA.

ECDS‑required measures

  • Rapid Vocabulary Naming

  • Rapid Letter Naming

  • Early Writing

  • Mathematics

  • Social and Emotional Development

Optional TEA measures

  • Rapid Vocabulary Naming

  • Story Retell and Comprehension

  • Speech and Sentence Skills

  • Rapid Letter Naming

  • Letter–Sound Correspondence

  • Phonological Awareness

  • Motivation to Read

  • Book and Print Knowledge

  • Optional Math

  • Social and Emotional Development

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • Physical Health and Development

Note: Measures included in ECDS are required for state reporting. All remaining measures are optional and may be administered at the district’s discretion.

Additionally, the Family Observation Forms are designed to support teachers in gathering valuable input from families about children’s learning and development across the school year.

KPM

Below is an overview of information specific to the remote administration of the KPM

Preparing to administer (KPM & Literacy Screener)

(Previously known as TX‑KEA)

The information below outlines the requirements for remote administration of the KPM assessment.

Required Measures

Administration of the Kindergarten Literacy Screener is required. The following measures may be administered remotely to meet statewide requirements:

  • Vocabulary

  • Letter Names

  • Spelling

Optional Measures (ECDS)

Programs may also choose to administer the following ECDS measures remotely:

  • Math Part 1 and Part 2

  • Social Emotional Competence

Refer to the Testing Materials (all assessments) section above for information on technology requirements and additional materials needed for remote administration.

Additionally, Family Observation Forms are available to support teachers in collecting meaningful input from families about how children are learning and developing throughout the school year.

TPRI & Tejas LEE

Below is an overview of information specific to the remote administration of TPRI and Tejas LEE 1st & 2nd grade assessments.

Administration of a commissioner‑approved early reading instrument is required for grades 1 and 2.

TPRI 1st Grade

Required Measures

  • Letter Sounds

  • Phonemic Awareness

  • Graphophonemic Knowledge

  • Word Reading

  • Reading Accuracy

  • Reading Fluency

  • Listening/Reading Comprehension

TPRI 2nd Grade

Required Measures

  • Graphophonemic Knowledge (Spelling)

  • Word Reading

  • Reading Accuracy

  • Reading Fluency

  • Listening/Reading Comprehension

Tejas LEE 1st Grade

Required Measures

  • Graphophonemic Knowledge (Word Reading & Spelling)

  • Phonological Awareness

  • Reading Accuracy

  • Reading Fluency

  • Reading Comprehension

Tejas LEE 2nd Grade

Required Measures

  • Graphophonemic Knowledge (Word Reading, Spelling, & Accenting)

  • Reading Accuracy

  • Reading Fluency

  • Reading Comprehension