Texas Primary Reading Inventory - TPRI
Purpose: The purpose of TPRI is to identify students' reading strengths and areas needing support, allowing teachers to provide targeted instruction and monitor progress over time.
Description: This assessment is a research-based assessment designed to measure the development of early reading skills in students from kindergarten through 2nd grade. It evaluates key areas such as phonemic awareness, letter knowledge, decoding, reading fluency, and comprehension. It is given one-on-one to students. The administration time can vary depending on how the student progresses through the assessment, however, the TPRI is designed to minimize administration time while providing instructionally relevant information.
Frequency: This assessment is given at the beginning, middle, and at the end-of-the-year.
Source of Requirement: The Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) is administered in accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) §28.006, which mandates that public schools assess the reading proficiency of students in kindergarten through second grade. This statute requires schools to use a commissioner-approved reading instrument or one selected by a district-level committee to evaluate students' reading development. TPRI is one such approved instrument and is commonly used to fulfill this requirement
Results: Teachers receive results immediately. Parents receive a printed copy of student assessment results which are sent home with students within 60 days, as is required by law, along with any recommendations for interventions.
Dyslexia Screening
Purpose: In Texas, first grade students are screened for dyslexia primarily to ensure early identification and intervention, crucial for the development of reading skills.
Description: The Texas Dyslexia Handbook requires that the skills of letter sound knowledge or letter name fluency and phonological awareness be assessed on the first grade dyslexia screener. To meet this requirement, students will be screened using CLI Engage platform. This assessment is administered by the student's classroom teacher in collaboration with a certified dyslexia therapist.
Frequency: The first grade dyslexia screener is administered no later than January 31st.
Source of Requirement: Texas Education Code (TEC) §28.006 requires schools to administer early reading instruments to all students in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2.
Results: If a student is determined to be at risk, parents will be notified by letter within 30 days of administration. Parents will be informed of the recommendations to address their reading difficulties for their child: an accelerated reading program, close monitor the students progress, teacher interventions, or other strategies.
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