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Important Updates

Time-sensitive updates including new resources, pilot changes, and new information.

On-Ramp to CRIMSI Re-Delivery Deck

Pre-Implementation Survey

CRIMSI Professional Learning Planner

Anticipate Communities of Practice (CoP) Sessions

Leaders may use the slide deck provided to introduce other leaders, teachers, and coaches to the CRIMSI pilot, HQIM product(s), and district-specific expectations after they personalize the presentation.

During the week of August 14, 2023, CRIMSI participants (instructional school leaders, coaches, and teachers) will receive detailed information regarding their upcoming CoP sessions. Stay tuned for further information.

All roles receive a unique link to a Pre-Implementation Survey after August 7. Take 15 minutes to complete the survey by August 31. Find details about this requirement in the FAQ.

This tool supports leaders in preparing for participant professional learning throughout the pilot year, enabling leaders to customize their approach to prioritizing CRIMSI professional learning.

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Role-Specific Action Items

Click on the button for your role to review timely action items to complete this month.

Action items

Action items

Action items

Action items

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Consultation Opportunities

Learn more about required and optional sessions

District HQIM Implementation Plan Deliverables

Complete Required Deliverables by August 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. CT

Action Items

Welcome and Verify Participants

Weekly on Mondays through Thursdays through October 31

Initiative Lead

Engage in Orientation and Onboarding

Make-up this requirement asynchronously

Click on the orange plus icon for more information.

Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend live sessions in August

Onboarding checklist

September Progress Meeting 1

Save the date for this required September session

Semester 1 Checklist

Plan for Problem of Practice Sessions

Optional sessions to review timely implementation hurdles

Determine and communicate teacher onboarding delivery

Teacher Onboarding Delivery

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Welcome and Verify Participants

Weekly on Mondays through Thursdays through October 31

Action Items

Engage in Orientation and Onboarding

Make-up this requirement asynchronously

School Leader

Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend live sessions in August

Click on the orange plus icon for more information.

Submit Pre-Implementation Survey

Complete emailed survey by August 31

Onboarding checklist

Semester 1 Checklist

Plan for Problem of Practice Sessions

Optional sessions to review timely implementation hurdles

September Progress Meeting 1

Register for September 19 or 21 session

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Welcome and Verify Participants

Weekly on Mondays through Thursdays through October 31

Complete Orientation Session

Make-up this requirement asynchronously

Action Items

Instructional School Leader

Engage in Onboarding Sessions 1-3

Attend Live or Complete Asynchronous Modules

Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend live sessions in August

Click on the orange plus icon for more information.

Submit Pre-Implementation Survey

Complete emailed survey by August 31

Onboarding checklist

Plan for Problem of Practice Sessions

Optional sessions to review timely implementation hurdles

Semester 1 Checklist

September Progress Meeting 1

Register for September 19 or 21 session

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Self-enroll in TEALearn Hub, then Submit Getting to Know You Quiz

Complete ASAP to register for the 23-24 CRIMSI Pilot

Action Items

Coach

Product Introduction Sessions

This onboarding requirement consists of a 60-minute live session and a 30-minute asynchronous module

Click on the orange plus icon for more information.

Unable to attend onboarding sessions?

Complete Onboarding Sessions 1-4 asynchronously

Onboarding checklist

Semester 1 Checklist

Submit Pre-Implementation Survey

Complete emailed survey by August 31

Communities of Practice

Learn more about this upcoming requirement

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Self-enroll in TEALearn Hub, then Submit Getting to Know You Quiz

Complete ASAP to register for the 23-24 CRIMSI Pilot

Action Items

Teacher

Product Introduction Sessions

This onboarding requirement consists of a 60-minute live session and a 30-minute asynchronous module

Click on the orange plus icon for more information.

Unable to attend onboarding sessions?

Complete Onboarding Sessions 1-4 asynchronously

Onboarding checklist

Semester 1 Checklist

Submit Pre-Implementation Survey

Complete emailed survey by August 31

Communities of Practice

Learn more about this upcoming requirement

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Best Practices

A helpful resource for participants joining after June 1!

Submit Exit Tickets 1x Per Product Piloted

Utilize Asynchronous Catch-Up Guides

Not Verified? Wait On These Exit Tickets

Attend Problems of Practice Sessions

More Info

More Info

More Info

More Info

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Browse the Dynamic FAQ Website

Resources

  • TEALearn Hub
  • Role-Specific Onboarding Checklists
  • Onboarding Office Hours
  • Interactive Guides
  • 1A CRIMSI: Digital Access Information
  • 1B CRIMSI: Digital Materials Registration

Have a Question? Need help?

If you have questions, concerns, ideas, or feedback, email crimsi@tntp.org  for assistance from the CRIMSI Support Team.

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Previous Newsletters

Access the pilot- and role-specific newsletter archive to review previous newsletters.

CRIMSI 1B Leaders

CRIMSI 1A Participants

CRIMSI 1B Participants

CRIMSI 1A Leaders

Tip: Whitelist crimsi@tntp.org and noreply@tea.texas.gov to ensure the receipt of pilot emails.

Complete the Pre-Implementation Survey by August 31, 2023

All CRIMSI educators will receive an email with their unique survey link after August 7, 2023. Surveys must be submitted by August 31, 2023, to prevent a stipend deduction. CRIMSI educators are encouraged to email crimsi@tntp.org for support if they are unable to locate their Pre-Implementation Survey email or joined the pilot after MONTH ??, 2023.

Orientation and Onboarding Catch-Up

Asynchronously complete the required training by watching the asynchronous videos and submitting the corresponding session exit tickets/quizzes in the 2023-24 Leaders course in TEALearn.

  • Leader Orientation
  • Onboarding 1: Stakeholder Engagement
  • Onboarding 2: Teacher Practice
  • Onboarding 3: Student Outcomes

Complete Orientation

Watch the asynchronous videos and submit the corresponding exit tickets to fulfill this training requirement.

Access orientation

Complete the Pre-Implementation Survey by August 31, 2023

All CRIMSI educators will receive an email with their unique survey link after August 7, 2023. Surveys must be submitted by August 31, 2023, to prevent a stipend deduction. CRIMSI educators are encouraged to email crimsi@tntp.org for support if they are unable to locate their Pre-Implementation Survey email or joined the pilot after MONTH ??, 2023.

Verification Reminder

District leadership must verify participants before submitting:

  • The Registration Survey
  • Product Introduction Session Exit Ticket
  • Onboarding Session Exit Tickets
Please wait for an email from crimsi@tntp.org confirming full enrollment, which enables submission of the aforementioned survey and exit tickets.

Note: Verification takes approximately two weeks after submitting the Getting to Know You Quiz.

Problem of Practice Sessions

Reserve your seat today!

Plan now and register to attend upcoming Problem of Practice Sessions in August/September. Although attendance is optional, these sessions will provide leaders with a valuable opportunity to recognize the barriers associated with implementing change, discuss common challenges, and identify potential solutions to HQIM implementation in collaboration.

Register Here

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Plan to Attend Required Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend one Product Introduction Session per product piloted on August 15, and/or August 24, 2023. All 60-minute sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. After the live session, instructional school leaders, coaches, and teachers complete a 30-minute post-work module in the TEALearn Hub. All pilot roles submit an exit ticket for session credit.

  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, 3-5

Unable to attend?

Complete the asynchronous version and submit an exit ticket in TEALearn.

  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, 3-5
  • Eureka Math TEKS Edition, K-5

Required District HQIM Implementation Plan Deliverables

Submit the following required deliverables and any necessary revisions based on advisor feedback in the District HQIM Implementation Plan located in the district’s CRIMSI Google Folder: 

  • 1.1 Implementation Team Members 
  • 1.2 Purpose Statement 
  • 2.1 Submit 1 Campus Master Schedule 
  • 2.2 Ensuring a Coherent Scope and Sequence 
  • 2.3 Submit District Assessment Calendar 
  • 4.1 Materials Use Expectations   
  • 4.2 Communicating Initiative Information  
  • 5.1 District Professional Learning Calendar  
  • 5.2 Structure Inventory: Internalization Practices   
  • 6.1 Structure Inventory Tool: Assessment Practices 

Communities of Practice

Coaches and teachers will attend their first community of practice (CoP) session at the end of August. Throughout the pilot year, coaches will attend six sessions, and teachers will attend four sessions. Participants will receive an email outlining this requirement and relevant session access information. Instructional school leaders will attend their first CoP session in late September through early October. Instructional school leaders will attend three sessions throughout the pilot year. CRIMSI Leaders will receive access to CoP lookup tools which will reinforce their ability to support participants.

Complete Onboarding Sessions 1-4

Make-up sessions asynchronously in the TEALearn Hub if unable to attend live offerings and submit an exit ticket per session.

Coach onboarding page

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Register for the CRIMSI Pilot!

Participants who have not completed self-enrollment in the TEALearn Hub course and/or submitted the Getting to Know You Quiz are advised to utilize this interactive guide to finalize these requirements today.

Open Interactive guide

Plan to Attend Required Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend one Product Introduction Session per product piloted on August 15, and/or August 24, 2023. All 60-minute sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. After the live session, instructional school leaders, coaches, and teachers complete a 30-minute post-work module in the TEALearn Hub. All pilot roles submit an exit ticket for session credit.

  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, 3-5

Unable to attend?

Complete the asynchronous version and submit an exit ticket in TEALearn.

  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, 3-5
  • Eureka Math TEKS Edition, K-5

Asynchronous Catch-Up Guides

Consider this as a ‘choose your own adventure’ resource to support effective and efficient onboarding. Select your role, then the relevant product(s) in the following guide to be directed to the asynchronous module and exit tickets.

CRIMSI teacher

CRIMSI coach

Instructional school leader

school leader

Click on the button for your role to get started!

Note: Initiative leads should reach out to their CRIMSI advisor by emailing crimsileader@tntp.org if they are new to the role or need help catching up.

September Progress Meeting 1

Save the date and register today!

In this session, instructional school leaders will (1) examine continuous improvement efforts that support HQIM implementation; (2) identify success factors and metrics trends that impact implementation efforts; and (3) plan for continuous improvement by identifying and executing targeted implementation supports. To prepare for meaningful session engagement, instructional school leaders must review Section 7: Progress Monitoring in the Campus HQIM Implementation Plan and complete their Progress Monitoring Data Submission by Monday, September 11, 2023. Instructional school leaders must attend synchronous, collaborative Progress Meetings live as they are a requirement for stipend eligibility. Select and register for one of the following options, each held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT:

  • Tuesday, September 19, 2023
  • Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Complete the Pre-Implementation Survey by August 31, 2023

All CRIMSI educators will receive an email with their unique survey link after August 7, 2023. Surveys must be submitted by August 31, 2023, to prevent a stipend deduction. CRIMSI educators are encouraged to email crimsi@tntp.org for support if they are unable to locate their Pre-Implementation Survey email or joined the pilot after MONTH ??, 2023.

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Problem of Practice Sessions

Reserve your seat today!

Plan now and register to attend upcoming Problem of Practice Sessions in August/September. Although attendance is optional, these sessions will provide leaders with a valuable opportunity to recognize the barriers associated with implementing change, discuss common challenges, and identify potential solutions to HQIM implementation in collaboration.

Register Here

Checking Gradebooks in TEALearn

Problems of Practice (PoP) sessions afford leaders the opportunity to collaborate with their peers and create thought partnerships for impact. Sessions will address a wide range of topics related to implementing HQIM and are skillfully structured to ensure meaningful engagement. Attendees will walk away from PoP sessions with new insights and actionable solutions to accelerate learning.

All sessions are held from 10:00-11:00 a.m CT. See our Problems of Practice FAQ to learn more.

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Orientation and Onboarding Catch-Up

Asynchronously complete the required training by watching the asynchronous videos and submitting the corresponding session exit tickets/quizzes in the 2023-24 Leaders course in TEALearn.

  • Leader Orientation
  • Onboarding 1: Stakeholder Engagement
  • Onboarding 2: Teacher Practice
  • Onboarding 3: Student Outcomes

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Piloting Two Products?

Complete the Product Introduction Session requirement and Onboarding Sessions 1-4 and submit an exit ticket – once per product piloted for each session.

Note: Amplify K-2 ELAR, Amplify 3-5 ELAR, Amplify K-2 DL/SLAR, and Amplify 3-5 DL/SLAR are considered their own individual products.

September Progress Meeting 1

Save the date and register today!

In this session, instructional school leaders will (1) examine continuous improvement efforts that support HQIM implementation; (2) identify success factors and metrics trends that impact implementation efforts; and (3) plan for continuous improvement by identifying and executing targeted implementation supports. To prepare for meaningful session engagement, instructional school leaders must review Section 7: Progress Monitoring in the Campus HQIM Implementation Plan and complete their Progress Monitoring Data Submission by Monday, September 11, 2023. Instructional school leaders must attend synchronous, collaborative Progress Meetings live as they are a requirement for stipend eligibility. Select and register for one of the following options, each held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT:

  • Tuesday, September 19, 2023
  • Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Complete Onboarding Sessions 1-4

Complete sessions according to district- or campus-specific guidance. Session options will be facilitated in the following formats: asynchronously, synchronously by content expert, or synchronously by local leaders.

Teacher onboarding page

Determine and Communicate

Teacher Onboarding Delivery

Initiative leads will collaborate with school leaders and other district officials to determine teacher onboarding delivery method. Once the determination is made, initiative leads must communicate to teachers how their onboarding will be completed using the customizable templates located in the Teacher Onboarding Outreach Folder nested in the CRIMSI Google Folder. Initiative leads access and complete the Registration Survey to finalize delivery determination.

Save the Date for Required Progress Meeting 1

In this session, leaders will examine continuous improvement efforts that support HQIM implementation. To prepare for meaningful session engagement, leaders must review Section 7: Progress Monitoring in the District and/or Campus HQIM Implementation Plan and complete their Progress Monitoring Data Submission by Monday, September 11, 2023.

Choose one of the following dates to attend from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT:

  • Option 1 | September 12, 2023
  • Option 2 | September 14, 2023
  • Option 3 | September 15, 2023
Complete Onboarding Sessions 1-3

Make-up onboarding sessions 1-3 asynchronously in the TEALearn Hub if unable to attend live offerings and submit an exit ticket per session. Complete product-specific onboarding sessions and submit corresponding exit tickets.

Amplify K-2 onboarding

Amplify 3-5 onboarding

Eureka K-5 onboarding

Register for the CRIMSI Pilot!

Participants who have not completed self-enrollment in the TEALearn Hub course and/or submitted the Getting to Know You Quiz are advised to utilize this interactive guide to finalize these requirements today.

Open Interactive guide

Complete the Pre-Implementation Survey by August 31, 2023

All CRIMSI educators will receive an email with their unique survey link after August 7, 2023. Surveys must be submitted by August 31, 2023, to prevent a stipend deduction. CRIMSI educators are encouraged to email crimsi@tntp.org for support if they are unable to locate their Pre-Implementation Survey email or joined the pilot after MONTH ??, 2023.

Communities of Practice

Coaches and teachers will attend their first community of practice (CoP) session at the end of August. Throughout the pilot year, coaches will attend six sessions, and teachers will attend four sessions. Participants will receive an email outlining this requirement and relevant session access information. Instructional school leaders will attend their first CoP session in late September through early October. Instructional school leaders will attend three sessions throughout the pilot year. CRIMSI Leaders will receive access to CoP lookup tools which will reinforce their ability to support participants.

Plan to Attend Required Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend one Product Introduction Session per product piloted on August 15, and/or August 24, 2023. All 60-minute sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. After the live session, instructional school leaders, coaches, and teachers complete a 30-minute post-work module in the TEALearn Hub. All pilot roles submit an exit ticket for session credit.

  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, 3-5

Unable to attend?

Complete the asynchronous version and submit an exit ticket in TEALearn.

  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, 3-5
  • Eureka Math TEKS Edition, K-5
Plan to Attend Required Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend one Product Introduction Session per product piloted on August 15, and/or August 24, 2023. All 60-minute sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. After the live session, instructional school leaders, coaches, and teachers complete a 30-minute post-work module in the TEALearn Hub. All pilot roles submit an exit ticket for session credit.

  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, 3-5

Unable to attend?

Complete the asynchronous version and submit an exit ticket in TEALearn.

  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, 3-5
  • Eureka Math TEKS Edition, K-5

Problem of Practice Sessions

Reserve your seat today!

Plan now and register to attend upcoming Problem of Practice Sessions in August/September. Although attendance is optional, these sessions will provide leaders with a valuable opportunity to recognize the barriers associated with implementing change, discuss common challenges, and identify potential solutions to HQIM implementation in collaboration.

Register Here

Plan to Attend Required Product Introduction Session(s)

Register for and attend one Product Introduction Session per product piloted on August 15, and/or August 24, 2023. All 60-minute sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. CT. After the live session, instructional school leaders, coaches, and teachers complete a 30-minute post-work module in the TEALearn Hub. All pilot roles submit an exit ticket for session credit.

  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program, 3-5

Unable to attend?

Complete the asynchronous version and submit an exit ticket in TEALearn.

  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, K-2
  • Amplify Texas Lectoescritura en Español, 3-5
  • Eureka Math TEKS Edition, K-5

Welcome New Participants and Weekly Registration Verification

Weekly through October 31, continue sending welcome packages to new participants and verifying enrollment.

  • Learn more about welcome packages by reviewing this FAQ.
  • Learn more about registration verification by reviewing this FAQ.

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Welcome New Participants and Weekly Registration Verification

Weekly through October 31, continue sending welcome packages to new participants and verifying enrollment.

  • Learn more about welcome packages by reviewing this FAQ.
  • Learn more about registration verification by reviewing this FAQ.

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Consultation Opportunities

Required Launch Consultations for initiative leads will be held September 6, 2023, through October 27, 2023. Leaders will receive personalized support and consulting around key implementation areas based on operational status. This includes support for registration, materials access, operations, vision walks planning, and initial launch of classroom instruction.

Schedule Initial Consultation

Insider Tip: Invite CRIMSI school leaders and instructional school leaders to the scheduled consultation for aligned support across campuses.

Schedule a flex consultation at any time throughout the entire pilot year for 1:1 support and guidance with your CRIMSI Advisor.

Schedule Flex Consultation

Welcome New Participants and Weekly Registration Verification

Weekly through October 31, continue sending welcome packages to new participants and verifying enrollment.

  • Learn more about welcome packages by reviewing this FAQ.
  • Learn more about registration verification by reviewing this FAQ.