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NES School Readiness Kits

Texas School Ready
and Early Start
Frequently Asked
Questions

Question 1: Is NES a sole-source provider of the School Readiness Kit?

A: Technically there can be no sole-source provider of this kit if it can be
replaced by any other like-kit. However, NES does have sole-source
components within the kit to make it unique from any other system offered. Any
company claiming Sole-Source options are simply saying they have sole-source
components but they are not explaining that their kit can be replaced by any of the
four other companies. It is up to the purchasing agent/district to determine which
kit is best for it's students.

Q2: Is NES endorsed by CIRCLE/CLI?

A: NES has been granted the 2011 bid for providing School Readiness kits as
per CLI. Orders for these kits are placed through CLI and shipped from N.E.S.
directly to the sites, or as requested by CLI. With questions please refer to:

Dr. John Gasko, Director of State Initiatives
Tel:713-500-3575
John.W.Gasko@uth.tmc.edu

TEA Early Start Grant Contacts:

Gina Salazar, Project Manager, Gina.Salazar@tea.state.tx.us
Lilie Elizondo-Limas, Director, Lilie.Elizondo-Limas@tea.state.tx.us

Q3: Can I buy from NES for both the Texas School Ready Grant and the
Early Start Grant (all TIERS)?

A: YES, YES! You can purchase from any of the five companies offering School
Readiness Kits-National Educational Systems, Inc. (NES) is included in that list. NES
offers a FULLY-COMPLIANT, STANDARDS-BASED program that follows ALL the
CIRCLE/SCECD recommendations and TEA requirements. NES can provide any
grant in need of materials not only The Magic of Learning-NES School Readiness Kits
but also materials for Classroom Set-Up; Furniture; Libraries; Centers; Special Needs;
or any needed category. NES provides materials from over 500 different companies.
The online catalog can be found at www.shopnes.com.

Q4: Does The NES Magic of Learning, School Readiness Kit comply to
TEA standards and Pre-kindergarten guidelines?

A: Yes. The Magic Of Learning Kit is 100% compliant with all required domains
of instruction as per the TEA and Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines.
Correlations of these standards are available upon request.

Q5: How can I find out details about Texas School Ready?

A: Log onto the website at:
http://www.childrenslearninginstitute.org/our-programs/program-overview/tx-scho
ol-ready/default.html

Q6: Does NES offer training with The Magic of Learning Kits purchased?

A: Yes. NES offers FREE training options with district-wide purchases of the
NES-The Magic of Learning Kit/System. Districts may select from a list provided.

Q7: Will NES offer correlations to the new CIRCLE manual once
released?

A: YES. NES will offer correlations and training options to help with the
connection between The Magic of Learning, School Readiness Kits and the
required instructional methods put forth in the CIRCLE handbook.

Q8: Who Developed The Magic of Learning, NES School Readiness kits?

A: The Magic of Learning is a product conceptualized by highly qualified Early
Childhood Professionals from across the State of Texas. It encompasses the
recommendations of a vast number of Early Childhood Directors, Advocates and
Teachers whose expertise is driven by classroom experiences in a variety of
settings. These materials are strategically designed to support best practices and
the Texas Pre-K Guidelines. The System is recommended by outside reviewers,
Dr. Reid Lyon and Dr. Iliana Alaniz. Full information on these reviewers can be
found in the "Endorsements" tab of this website.

Q9: What makes the NES system different from the other competitors?

A: The best way to know the answer to this question is to review the kits
personally. Please contact us by clicking on the "Contact NES Sales" tab on this
website to set up a materials review. A Full brochure review is also available here.

Q10: Is The Magic of Learning competitive in price and components?

A: The Magic of Learning is priced at the lowest pricing model with the highest
number of components. Each kit contains many items, all of which are top-quality
and over 90 literature titles throughout the system.

Q11: Does NES provide lesson plans for the literature titles offered in
The Magic of Learning?

A: YES. Every title will have an Oral Language/Vocabulary Development lesson
plan or one that is created with Pre-Kindergarten concepts and standards in
mind. Every lesson is written to the Head Start and the Texas Pre-Kindergarten
Guidelines. You may find a lesson example by clicking on the "Literature
Collections" tab on this website. Click the pdf link to open.

Q12: Where did NES originate?

A: NES is a Texas-born and Texas-grown company. This company has grown
over the past 20 years to now offer materials/trainings/programs to all 50 states.

Q13: How do we buy on this website?

A: This is an informational website for the Texas School Ready/ School
Readiness Kits created by NES; The Magic of Learning; Please click on the
"Order Form" tab to see instructions for purchase.

Q14: Does the Magic of Learning Kit contain "exactly" what is on the
TEA suggested list of materials?

A: Yes, if you request. The original kits NES created some five years ago match
the "exact" components of the TEA suggested list. This year, NES enhanced and
revised to improve the kit with better quality and more components for the same
price. If the district is "required" to receive "exactly" what TEA suggests, then
NES will gladly make the necessary exchanges from the new kit to give the
district the list as it is written. There is very little to exchange between the old
version and the new one as NES included most everything plus more from the
original version. At the request of existing users of the Readiness kit, NES made
the new revisions-however, we will help the district with any compliance requests.
To see a full list-please click the tab "TEA Suggested List" on this website.

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National Educational
Systems, Inc. is a
Texas-based,
minority-owned,
H.U.B. certified
company that
specializes in the
creation and
distribution of
English and Spanish
materials in Early
Childhood programs,
nationwide.