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Important Updates

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

Upcoming Winter Break Office Closure

New Stipend Resource!

Mid-Pilot Stipend Disbursements

Stipend-eligible participants can now benefit from role-specific Stipend Quick Guides designed to keep them on course throughout the pilot. These guides aid participants in submitting outstanding onboarding deliverables and planning for a successful pilot journey.

Eligible participants who submitted the Stipend Survey by the deadline will receive their December stipend disbursement on December 14, 2023 (plese allow up to 10 business days to post in the banking account).

The CRIMSI Support Team offices will be closed for a winter break from December 18, 2023, to January 2, 2024. Emails received during that window will receive a response after January 2, 2024. Flex consultations and mid-year consultations will not take place during this time.

Miss the original deadline? Qualify for a mid-pilot stipend disbursement in February 2024 by completing any and all outstanding Onboarding deliverables by January 12, 2024.

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

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Is Seeking Educator Insights

The TEA is developing a digital platform that centralizes access to high-quality instructional materials for all Texans. To ensure the creation of a system that best meets the needs of educators, the agency has partnered with the U.S. Digital Response (USDR) to conduct interviews with teachers. CRIMSI participants interested in the opportunity to participate are encouraged to complete the User Experience Interviews – Interest Form by Friday, December 15, 2023.

Semester Two Checklists Available

Registration Updates?

Semester Two Role-Specific Checklists are available now! Participants are encouraged to work diligently to complete all Semester One tasks in preparation for a sensational spring semester.

Complete the Change Request Form when participant details provided in the Getting to Know You Quiz change. Change requests include name, grade level, product, campus, etc.

Important Note: Selected participants will be compensated for their time. Not all who sign up will be selected to participate.

The TEA is interested in learning more about your perspective on CRIMSI and your opinions about HQIM products. If you are willing to take part in a 20-minute 1:1 interview via Google Meet, please complete the 1:1 Interview Sign Up Form to let us know of your availability.

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Role-Specific Action Items

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Complete Outstanding Onboarding Requirements Asynchronously

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Initiative Lead

Submit Progress Monitoring Data Submission and Attend Progress Meeting 3

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Attend Required Mid-Year Consultation & Additional Flex Consultation Opportunities

Learn more about required and optional sessions

Onboarding checklist

Semester 1 Checklist

Join Problem of Practice Sessions

Semester 2 Checklist

Gain new insights and actionable solutions to accelerate learning

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Complete Outstanding Onboarding Requirements Asynchronously

School Leader

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Submit Progress Monitoring Data Submission and Attend Progress Meeting 3

Onboarding checklist

Semester 1 Checklist

Join Problem of Practice Sessions

Gain new insights and actionable solutions to accelerate learning

Semester 2 Checklist

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Catch Up on Outstanding Pilot Tasks

Instructional School Leader

Submit Progress Monitoring Data Submission and Attend Progress Meeting 3

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Complete Learning Module 7 and Attend CoP #3

Onboarding checklist

Semester 1 Checklist

Problem of Practice Sessions (Optional)

Semester 2 Checklist

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Catch Up on Outstanding Pilot Tasks

Coach

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Complete Professional Development Cycle #3

Onboarding checklist

Submit Protocol of Practice Forms

Learn how to complete these Protocol of Practice forms

Semester 1 Checklist

Semester 2 Checklist

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Catch Up on Outstanding Pilot Tasks

Teacher*

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Complete Professional Development Cycle #2

Onboarding checklist

Submit Protocol of Practice Forms

Learn how to complete these Protocol of Practice forms

Semester 1 Checklist

Semester 2 Checklist

* LASO 1A districts only

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Best Practices

Throughout the CRIMSI Pilot, leaders will engage in progress monitoring cycles focused on continuous improvement and fidelity of implementation for HQIM pilot products. The progress monitoring cycle leaders will engage in likely mirrors existing processes in districts and campuses. However, in these progress monitoring cycles, we ask leaders to use CRIMSI tools.  During the progress monitoring cycle, leaders will:

Analyze progress monitoring data/artifacts with the Implementation Team to identify trends, patterns, barriers, and next steps.

Use the Vision Walk Tool to identify trends across multiple classrooms.

Review the CRIMSI Deliverables Dashboard to monitor participant engagement in high-quality professional learning.

Submit progress monitoring data prior to scheduled progress meetings.

Collect additional artifacts of HQIM implementation, such as student work samples, CRIMSI coach observations, and curriculum-embedded assessment data.

Progress monitoring cycles occur between Progress Meeting Sessions on a six-week cycle.

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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.

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

Problem of Practice (PoP) Sessions

Don't miss out on new insights and actionable solutions to accelerate learning. Reserve your seat today!

PoP sessions enable leaders to collaborate and form impactful thought partnerships. Topics cover HQIM implementation and feature engaging discussions where attendees gain insight and actionable solutions to accelerate implementation.

Register for Session 5: HQIM Assessments on December 5, December 7, or December 12, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. CT. While registering, use the Zoom dropdown menu to select from the date options provided.

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Complete Outstanding Onboarding

Complete the required training by watching the asynchronous videos and submitting the corresponding session exit tickets/quizzes in the SY_23_24_Leaders CRIMSI Course.

• Leader Orientation

• Onboarding 1: Stakeholder Engagement

• Onboarding 2: Teacher Practice

• Onboarding 3: Student Outcomes

Then, complete one Product Introduction Session asynchronously and submit an exit ticket.

• Amplify K-2 ELAR

• Eureka Math K-5

• Amplify 3-5 SLAR/DL

• Amplify K-2 SLAR/DL

• Amplify 3-5 ELAR

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Complete Learning Module 7 and Attend Live CoP #3

Complete Learning Module 7: Student Work Analysis (available in TEALearn after January 2) before attending CoP #3.

Attend CoP Session 3: Developing Action Steps for Student Work Analysis. CoP sessions will be held live via Zoom the week of January 16, 2024.

Cannot attend a scheduled session?

When is my scheduled CoP?

Learn about make-up options

Use the CoP lookup tool

Reminders:

• The Joining Scheduled CoP Sessions FAQ provides detailed instructions to help participants join via Zoom during the designated CoP date and time.

• Learn about the implications of missing a CoP in the Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ.

Complete Outstanding Pilot Tasks

Access the Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ to learn how to discover how to catch up on outstanding pilot tasks. Be sure to review the appropriate role-specific Stipend Quick Guide to learn more about how to successfully fulfill all pilot requirements.

Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ

View CRIMSI Coach Stipend Guidelines

Miss the December Stipend Deadline? Complete all Onboarding Checklist requirements by January 12, 2024, for an early stipend disbursement of $500 in February 2024.

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Protocol of Practice Forms

As soon as possible, submit "Lesson Internalization Form #1", "Lesson Observation Form #1", and "Lesson Rehearsal Form #1." These forms are available from the CRIMSI Data Collection module on the product-specific TEALearn course's Modules page.

Submission Questions? Review this FAQ:

Protocol Submissions FAQ

Reminder: Participants piloting two product should select "yes" when asked about piloting a second product to continue answering questions for the second pilot product.

Prepare for and Attend the Required Progress Monitoring Meeting 3

To prepare for Progress Meeting Session 3, leaders review Section 7: Progress Monitoring in the District and/or Campus HQIM Implementation Plan, collect progress monitoring data, and complete their Progress Monitoring Data Submission in TEALearn by Monday, January 8, 2024.

Submit the Progress Monitoring #3 Data Submission using the role-specific link:

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

• Initiative Lead and School Leaders

• Option 1: January 9, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Amplify K-2

• Option 2: January 11, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Amplify 3-5

• Instructional School Leaders - Eureka K-5

Master Progress Monitoring! CRIMSI carefully crafted a resource to support leaders in completing their Data Submission. This rubric empowers leaders to rate and reflect on the three essential implementation questions efficiently.

Progress Meeting Preparation & Monitoring Rating Rubric FAQ

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Problem of Practice (PoP) Sessions

Don't miss out on new insights and actionable solutions to accelerate learning. Reserve your seat today!

PoP sessions enable leaders to collaborate and form impactful thought partnerships. Topics cover HQIM implementation and feature engaging discussions where attendees gain insight and actionable solutions to accelerate implementation.

Register for Session 5: HQIM Assessments on December 5, December 7, or December 12, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. CT. While registering, use the Zoom dropdown menu to select from the date options provided.

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Complete Outstanding Onboarding

Complete the required training by watching the asynchronous videos and submitting the corresponding session exit tickets/quizzes in the SY_23_24_Leaders CRIMSI Course.

• Leader Orientation

• Onboarding 1: Stakeholder Engagement

• Onboarding 2: Teacher Practice

• Onboarding 3: Student Outcomes

Then, complete one Product Introduction Session asynchronously and submit an exit ticket.

• Amplify K-2 ELAR

• Eureka Math K-5

• Amplify 3-5 SLAR/DL

• Amplify K-2 SLAR/DL

• Amplify 3-5 ELAR

Professional Development Cycle #3

Each professional development cycle entails one learning module and a live, virtual Community of Practice (CoP) session.

Complete Learning Module 7: Lesson Rehearsal before attending CoP #3.

Attend CoP Session 3: Leading Lesson Rehearsal for Strong Practice. CoP sessions will be held live via Zoom, according to the coaches' scheduled CoP date/time.

Cannot attend a scheduled session?

When is my scheduled CoP?

Learn about make-up options

Use the CoP lookup tool

Reminders:

• The Joining Scheduled CoP Sessions FAQ provides detailed instructions to help participants join via Zoom during the designated CoP date and time.

• Learn about the implications of missing a CoP in the Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ.

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Prepare for and Attend the Required Progress Monitoring Meeting 3

To prepare for Progress Meeting Session 3, leaders review Section 7: Progress Monitoring in the District and/or Campus HQIM Implementation Plan, collect progress monitoring data, and complete their Progress Monitoring Data Submission in TEALearn by Monday, January 8, 2024.

Submit the Progress Monitoring #3 Data Submission using the role-specific link:

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

• Initiative Lead and School Leaders

• Option 1: January 16, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Amplify K-2

• Option 2: January 18, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Amplify 3-5

• Make-Up Session 1: January 23, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Eureka K-5

• Make-Up Session 2: January 25, 2024

Master Progress Monitoring! CRIMSI carefully crafted a resource to support leaders in completing their Data Submission. This rubric empowers leaders to rate and reflect on the three essential implementation questions efficiently.

Progress Meeting Preparation & Monitoring Rating Rubric FAQ

Complete Outstanding Pilot Tasks

Access the Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ to learn how to discover how to catch up on outstanding pilot tasks. Be sure to review the appropriate role-specific Stipend Quick Guide to learn more about how to successfully fulfill all pilot requirements.

Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ

View CRIMSI Teacher Stipend Guidelines

Miss the December Stipend Deadline? Complete all Onboarding Checklist requirements by January 12, 2024, for an early stipend disbursement of $500 in February 2024.

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Complete Outstanding Pilot Tasks

Access the Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ to learn how to discover how to catch up on outstanding pilot tasks. Be sure to review the appropriate role-specific Stipend Quick Guide to learn more about how to successfully fulfill all pilot requirements.

Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ

View CRIMSI Instructional School Leader (ISL) Stipend Guidelines

Miss the December Stipend Deadline? Complete all Onboarding Checklist requirements by January 12, 2024, for an early stipend disbursement of $500 in February 2024.

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Professional Development Cycle #2

Each professional development cycle entails one learning module and a live, virtual Community of Practice (CoP) session.

Complete Learning Module 6: Assessments in HQIM and submit an exit ticket in the TEALearn course as soon as possible.

Attend CoP Session 2: Assessments in HQIM. CoP sessions will be held live via Zoom, according to the teachers' scheduled CoP date/time.

Cannot attend a scheduled session?

When is my scheduled CoP?

Learn about make-up options

Use the CoP lookup tool

Reminders:

• The Joining Scheduled CoP Sessions FAQ provides detailed instructions to help participants join via Zoom during the designated CoP date and time.

• Learn about the implications of missing a CoP in the Stipend Amount Per Deliverable FAQ.

New Resource Alert:

Introducing the Stipend Quick Guides

The role-specific Stipend Quick Guides assist participants with submitting outstanding onboarding deliverables and planning for successful pilot matriculation. We hope these living documents offer support and transparency to participants as they work to complete all required tasks and deliverables.

For Teachers

For Coaches

for instructional school leaders

For an overview, watch this video

Problem of Practice (PoP) Sessions

Don't miss out on new insights and actionable solutions to accelerate learning. Reserve your seat today!

PoP sessions enable leaders to collaborate and form impactful thought partnerships. Topics cover HQIM implementation and feature engaging discussions where attendees gain insight and actionable solutions to accelerate implementation.

Register for Session 5: HQIM Assessments on December 5, December 7, or December 12, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. CT. While registering, use the Zoom dropdown menu to select from the date options provided.

Register Here

Protocol of Practice Forms

As soon as possible, submit "Lesson Internalization Form #1." This form is available from the CRIMSI Data Collection module on the product-specific TEALearn course's Modules page.

Submission Questions? Review this FAQ:

Protocol Submissions FAQ

Reminder: Participants piloting two product should select "yes" when asked about piloting a second product to continue answering questions for the second pilot product.

Prepare for and Attend the Required Progress Monitoring Meeting 3

To prepare for Progress Meeting Session 3, leaders review Section 7: Progress Monitoring in the District and/or Campus HQIM Implementation Plan, collect progress monitoring data, and complete their Progress Monitoring Data Submission in TEALearn by Monday, January 8, 2024.

Submit the Progress Monitoring #3 Data Submission using the role-specific link:

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

• Initiative Lead and School Leaders

• Option 1: January 9, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Amplify K-2

• Option 2: January 11, 2024

• Instructional School Leaders - Amplify 3-5

• Instructional School Leaders - Eureka K-5

Master Progress Monitoring! CRIMSI carefully crafted a resource to support leaders in completing their Data Submission. This rubric empowers leaders to rate and reflect on the three essential implementation questions efficiently.

Progress Meeting Preparation & Monitoring Rating Rubric FAQ

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Consultations with CRIMSI Advisors

Initiative Leads attend a required mid-year session with their advisor and may schedule flex consultations as needed.

Need extra support? Schedule a flex consultation.

Mid-Year Consultation

Required Mid-Year Consultations are underway and will be held through December 15, 2023, and resuming from January 4, 2024, through January 26, 2024. Leaders receive personalized support and consulting around key implementation areas based on data from pilot participation, engagement, and leader dashboard information. Register now using the following link.

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

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

Schedule Flex Consultation

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