Texas Assessment, Analytics & Personalized Learning

Tango Trends & LION See the Need. Understand the Data. Take Action.

Two distinct solutions help Texas districts move from assessment to action. Tango Trends brings assessment creation, online testing, reporting and accountability together, while LION delivers universal screening, personalized practice and progress monitoring.

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Tango Trends and LION assessment solutions

Texas K–12 Assessment Solutions

Flexible solutions for a more complete view of student needs.

Tango Trends and LION are separate K–12 products that can be used independently or together. Tango Trends supports assessment creation, online testing, reporting and accountability, while LION provides universal screening, personalized practice and progress monitoring.

Texas Assessment Management & Data Analytics

Tango Trends

Create district assessments, deliver accessible online testing and analyze local and state assessment data through connected reporting, automated data walls and accountability modeling.

Assessment Builder Online Testing Data Analytics

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Universal Screening & Personalized Learning

LION

Use adaptive K–12 assessments to identify student learning needs, provide personalized practice and monitor progress across reading, mathematics, science and early learning.

Universal Screening Personalized Practice Progress Monitoring

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Available Separately

Expand your district’s assessment strategy.

Specialized Texas screeners, STAAR-aligned common assessments and professional services can be added based on your district’s specific assessment, reporting and implementation needs.

Kinder Readiness
Dyslexia Screener
CIRCLE/C-PALLS+
TPRI/Tejas LEE
Common Assessments
Professional Services

These additional products and services are not automatically included with Tango Trends or LION unless specified in your district’s agreement. Availability and pricing vary by solution, and additional charges may apply.

Tango Trends

Build, deliver and understand every assessment.

Assessment creation, online testing and connected data analytics in one flexible product.

Assessment Builder

Create district assessments that reflect instructional goals, testing requirements and student needs.

Item Types Technology Enhanced Items

Accessibility Student supports and accommodations

Configuration Text-to-speech and blueprint building

Online Testing Module

Provide an accessible online testing experience with familiar question formats and response types.

Responses Technology Enhanced Items and constructed responses

Accessibility Student supports and accommodations

Practice Cambium-style practice

Data Analytics Suite

Connect local and state assessment data through meaningful reporting and customizable district dashboards.

Data Local and state assessments

Accountability State accountability modeling

Reporting Automated data walls and dashboards

LION: Learning Inventory of Need

See what students need. Support what comes next.

Adaptive screening, personalized practice and progress monitoring across reading, math, science and early learning.

LION for Reading

Identify foundational reading needs and support Science of Reading-aligned instruction.

Coverage K–12

Languages English and Spanish

Includes Progress monitoring

LION for Math

Pinpoint mathematics skill gaps and provide targeted practice to support student growth.

Coverage Kindergarten through Algebra I

Languages English and Spanish

Includes Pre/post assessment and progress monitoring

LION for Science

Measure science understanding and identify concepts that need additional instruction.

Coverage Kindergarten through Biology

Languages English and Spanish

Includes Pre- and post-assessment

LION for Pre-K

Assess early learning development across literacy, mathematics, science and social studies.

Coverage Pre-K

Languages English and Spanish

Recognition 2024–2027 Texas Commissioner’s List

Early Learning & Literacy Assessments

Trusted Texas assessments with better reporting.

CIRCLE/C-PALLS+ and TPRI/Tejas LEE help educators understand early learning and literacy development while providing clearer insight into student progress.

Pre-K Assessment

CIRCLE/C-PALLS+

Assess early learning across literacy, mathematics and science with reporting designed to help educators understand results and plan instruction.

Pre-Kindergarten
Literacy, mathematics and science
English and Spanish
Available on iOS and web platforms
Included on the Texas Commissioner’s List

Foundational Literacy

TPRI/Tejas LEE

Benchmark reading development and monitor progress with reporting that helps educators identify needs and guide targeted instruction.

Kindergarten through Grade 3
Benchmark assessment
Progress monitoring
English and Spanish
Included on the Texas Commissioner’s List

Why purchase our versions?

The state offers free versions directly to districts. Our paid versions provide enhanced reporting that helps educators more clearly interpret results, monitor student progress and use assessment data to guide instruction.

Common Assessments

Assessments built around your district.

Strengthen your district assessment strategy with original STAAR-aligned content, custom formative tests and Mock STAAR benchmarks developed around your instructional priorities and timeline.

Original STAAR-Aligned Content

Give students meaningful practice with original items aligned to Texas expectations and current assessment formats.

Custom District Assessments

Create formative tests that reflect district priorities, curriculum pacing and the concepts being taught in classrooms.

Mock STAAR Benchmarks

Provide technology-enhanced practice and measure readiness using benchmarks scheduled around your district’s testing timeline.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Find the right assessment solution for your district.

Whether you are exploring Tango Trends, LION, specialized screeners or common assessments, our team can help you identify the solutions that align with your district’s goals.

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Partnership Beyond the Platform

Your success is our success.

The right assessment solution should come with the right support. Our team works alongside your district to help educators feel confident, understand their data and get lasting value from the tools they use.

Real People, Ready to Help

Connect with a knowledgeable support team that understands our solutions and is committed to helping your district succeed.

Support That Goes Further

From implementation to reporting, we help your team understand the platform and put assessment data to meaningful use.

A Long-Term Partner

As district needs change, our team remains available to provide guidance, answer questions and support continued success.

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From Our Customers

Instant Support When It Matters

HES’ help desk continues to provide the support that we need when we need it – and we are grateful for the instant replies and live help when needed. It’s the tool that everyone should be using to help transition to online assessments.

Andrea Lynch
Instructional Coach, Churchville Chili CSD

Supported Every Step of the Way

HES has lived up to its superior customer service reputation. My life was so much easier knowing I was supported every step of the way with our roll-out.

Keena Smith
Data Coordinator, Greece CSD

Leader in Customer Support

Amazing support and attention to detail has set HES as the leader in customer support and satisfaction.

Stephanie Allen

Fast, Reliable Technical Help

I would like to commend the support staff at HES for the quick turnaround time in answering my questions, both by phone and via email. I’ve never had to wait more than a few hours to get my technical questions answered, so with everyone’s time being extra valuable, I really appreciate the prompt responses.

Eric Koch
Teacher, Kingston HS

The Best Customer Service We’ve Experienced

I have often shared with colleagues that your company provides the best customer service we have ever been provided!

Jennifer French

Friendly, Knowledgeable Help Every Time

My students and I also comment about not having to wait on hold every time we call you for help. We are happy to always have someone friendly and knowledgeable at the other end of the line.

Cynthia Montalvo
Earth Science Teacher, Manhattan Center for Science and Math

Talk to a Real Person Right Away

One of my favorite features about you is that I can call and instantly speak to a real person and not a machine to help me navigate the system.

Jeffrey Negron
History Teacher, Roosevelt HS

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