Connect to Literacy (C2L) is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance English language proficiency by leveraging the strengths of an online curriculum. Tailored specifically to meet the ELPS and aligned with grade-level TEKS, C2L provides students with targeted lessons, practice and formative assessments modeled after the 30 TELPAS item types, ensuring students receive research and evidence-based English Language Development year-round.
A supportive online environment designed to fast-track English language learning, aid in quicker reclassification and vocabulary growth, and accelerate speaking, listening, reading, and writing development.
3 Progress Monitoring ELD BENCHMARKS
Success with C2L is centered around the 3 ELD Progress Monitoring Benchmarks students take throughout the year which generate 3 corresponding Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) and class grouping reports.
PersonalizedLearning Plans
The PLPs are divided into four domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each PLP is designed to focus on the specific concepts and skills that each student needs the most. Students can progress through their PLP assignments at their own pace.
Each PLP contains:
Video lesson models, guided practice, assessments and model exemplars
Scaffolded and linguistically accommodated instruction
AI auto-scoring for Speaking and Writing item types
Comprehensive progress-monitoring and reports for teachers
Year-Round ELD and TELPAS Readiness
C2L is designed to ensure the best TELPAS outcomes for students. One of the many ways C2L prepares students is by modeling our assessments after the 30 unique TELPAS question types.
The C2L team studies the tests released by the TEA to determine the question types that appear most frequently by domain and grade level so students are familiar with the questions most likely to appear on the next TELPAS.
Listening Examples
Listening Item Type 1 Select the correct item.
Listening Item Type 2 Select the correct image.
Listening Item Type 3 Drag and drop the correct image.
Listening Item Type 4 Watch the video. Then, answer the questions.
Listening Item Type 5
Listen to the directions. View the image and select the correct answer.
Listening Item Type 6 Drag and drop the images to match the sequence of the story.
Speaking Examples
Speaking Item Type 1 Play the video. Then, record your answer.
Speaking Item Type 2 View the images. Then, record your story.
Speaking Item Type 3 View the image. Then, record what will happen next.
Speaking Item Type 4 Compare and contrast two images.
Speaking Item Type 5 Use a map to provide directions.
Speaking Item Type 6 Describe a picture.
Speaking Item Type 7 Describe a personal experience.
Speaking Item Type 8 Listen to the selections. Then, express your opinion.
Speaking Item Type 9 Listen to the selections. Then, express your opinion.
Speaking Item Type 10 Explain a process.
Speaking Item Type 11 View the image. Then, ask a question.
Speaking Item Type 12 Listen to the situation. Then, record your response.
Reading Examples
Reading Item Type 1 Cloze style questions of varying lengths
Reading Item Type 2 (Grade 2) Word Maps
Reading Item Type 2 (Grades 3-12) Nonfiction Passages
Reading Type 3
Multiple Genre Passages
Reading Type 4 - TEI Hotspot
Reading Type 4 - TEI Cause and Effect
Reading Type 4 - TEI Sequencing Chart
Writing Examples
Writing Item Type 1
Multiple Choice
Writing Item Type 2 Text Entry
Writing Item Type 3A Tell a Story
Writing Item Type 3B Finish a Story
Writing Item Type 3C Expository
Writing Item Type 3D Academic Input
Ai Auto-scoring for speaking
Years of intensive research and development and the analysis of thousands of actual teacher-rated emergent bilingual recordings
Dynamically evaluates 112 Linguistic speaking dimensions Rates student recordings by using artificial intelligence (AI)
Provides system generated, targeted Virtual Teacher Coaching tips to guide students
Streamlines scoring of speaking item types
Pronunciation Perfector™ AI
Real-time corrective feedback on pronunciation of English words.
Students practice saying words into the microphone...
...then the algorithm analyzes their pronunciation.
Ai Auto-scoring for Writing
Years of intensive research and development and the analysis of thousands of actual teacher-rated emergent bilingual short- and extended-constructed writing responses
Rates student responses by using artificial intelligence (AI)
Streamlines scoring of writing item types
Language Foundational Skills created through a multilingual lens
Based on the Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners, C2L employs an asset-based instructional design, offering EBs ample chances to listen, read, speak, and write at their current language development levels while gradually increasing the linguistic complexity of the academic language they read and hear, and are expected to speak and write.
Using a functional approach to language development, C2L focuses on the purposeful use of language. A comprehensive instructional approach connects the language and code-based skills necessary to build upon EBs broad language-based skills and related knowledge.
Language building blocks
Consisting of Phonemic Awareness, Encoding/Decoding, Syntax, and Morphological Awareness, Language Building Blocks address newcomer needs using a linguistic phonics approach.
Example of a Phonemic Awareness "Learn" video.
Virtual Mirror
Using the Virtual Mirror, students can practice articulatory gestures by first watching an example video and then using their webcam to zoom in on their mouth and repeat the gesture.
REal-TIme, Data-Rich Reports
Alongside the PLPs, C2L provides 40+ reports useful to both teachers and administrators. Whether you need a high-level view of an entire district or detail on a single student, C2L has you covered.
Reports provide teachers with real-time insights into students’ ongoing language growth. At-a-glance, see which proficiency level students are at, then drill down to learn in which areas students need additional practice and support.
PLD Grouping Report See how your class falls into each Proficiency Level from one report.
TELPAS and ELD Benchmarks Report Compare prior year TELPAS scores to current progress monitoring assessments.
Assessments and PLP Report After progress monitoring assessments are taken, track PLP progression of the entire class.
Listening-Speaking Progress Report This report will show all Listening-Speaking benchmark scores longitudinally so teachers are able to track progress in one view.
Reading-Writing Progress Reports This report will show all Reading-Writing benchmark scores longitudinally so teachers are able to track progress in one view.
Benchmark ELPS Mastery Report This report allows teachers to easily see which standards each student needs to work on for more targeted small group intervention.
Newcomer Resources and Supports
30+ L1 Home Language ELD Support
Written and audio directions throughout the C2L course for Newcomers
Student C2L course overviews
Student ELD reports for parents
Parent letters explaining the C2L course
List of languages currently supported
Amharic
Arabic
Armenian
Bengali
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Dari
Filipino (Tagalog)
French
German
Haitain Creole
Hindi
Hmong
Ilocano
Japanese
Korean
Myanmar (Burmese)
Nepali
Pashto
Persian (Farsi)
Polish
Portuguese
Quechua
Russian
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Ukrainian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Spanish
Amharic
Arabic
Armenian
Bengali
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Dari
Filipino (Tagalog)
French
Haitain Creole
Hindi
Hmong
Japanese
Korean
Myanmar (Burmese)
Nepali
Persian (Farsi)
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
All new UI and Dashboards
Student Dashboards
Teacher and Admin Dashboards
Professional Learning for Educators, Leaders, and Families of Multilingual Learners
Our professional learning offerings are designed with a deep understanding of the diverse needs and challenges districts face during any curricular implementation. We offer different packages and sessions including:
Initial training for teachers and school leaders on how to utilize
Connect to Literacy (C2L) to support student learning
Coaching and feedback for teachers focused on effective use of C2L Coaching and feedback for leaders on the enabling conditions and resources needed for a successful implementation of C2L
Guiding Principles for Our Professional Learning
Our team offers professional development in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences. The options include synchronous training(either onsite or online) along with built-in asynchronous supports.
Our team delivers a tailored approach that aligns seamlessly with your district's unique context, ensuring that our support addresses your specific professional learning goals and priorities.
Your success is our success. Our team encourages action and nurtures a collaborative partnership that builds capacity and fosters sustained growth and success.
Customizable Packages
Customer Support and integrations
The Summit K12 customer support team provides all onboarding and continued support to teachers and administrators throughout the full school year. We proudly hire former K-12 classroom teachers who know first-hand what it's like to implement software solutions in the classroom. With over 40 collective years in the classroom, our team has the experience to help teachers and administrators through phone and email support.
About Summit K12's Learning Management System (LMS)
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single sign-on for Summit K12 platforms plus SSO support for all major LMS and SIS platforms with SAML or oAuth.
ClassLink
Clever
Rapid Identity
LMS Integration
Support for all major LMS and SIS platforms including:
Google Classroom
Canvas
Skyward
Schoology
Class Rostering and Secure Nightly Synch
OneRoster™ Rostering Protocol
Clever
Classlink
Encrypted CSV
Operating Systemsand Compatibility
Accessible on all major devices: PCs, Chromebooks, Macs, and iPads.
HTML 5 compatible and WCAG 2.0 compliant.
Security and Privacy
End–to–end encryption for all district connections.
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