For our Pre-K3 program, students need to qualify through Niño's Head Start. For more information please contact 956-399-9944
In our early childhood classrooms, assessments look very different from traditional “tests.” We use CLI Engage’s CIRCLE Progress Monitoring (CPM) tool — a play-based, one-on-one assessment designed specifically for young children.
To understand each child’s strengths and areas for growth.
To help teachers plan lessons that match your child’s needs.
To share meaningful updates with families about progress.
Assessments are short, engaging activities — like naming letters, identifying shapes, or listening to a story.
Children often think of it as a game or fun conversation with their teacher.
Teachers also observe how children interact, play, and express themselves throughout the day.
Language & Communication/ Emergent Literacy, Phonological Awarness, Health and Wellness, and Mathematics
Results are shared during parent-teacher conferences so you can celebrate your child’s progress and learn ways to support learning at home.
CLI assessments are not about grades — they are tools to guide instruction and ensure your child is growing, thriving, and ready for the next step.