Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.0.Beta5/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id KAA04999; Fri, 4 Dec 1998 10:56:02 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 10:56:02 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3.0.1.32.19981204105714.006e22e0@saturn.vcu.edu> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Megan Hughes <mehughes@saturn.vcu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:2707] RE: CASAS X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.1 (32) CASAS has developed a variety of tests--here's their blurb from the web site (FYI) http://www.casas.org/ The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) is a non-profit organization that provides competency-based curriculum management, assessment and evaluation systems to education and training programs. These systems are learner-centered and are designed to meet the needs of adults and youth in today's multi-cultural society. CASAS has developed systems for ABE, ESL, employment preparation (ECS), workforce learning (WLS), special education including developmental and learning disabilities, and secondary education (SDP). CASAS is validated by the U.S. Department of Education, National Diffusion Network and is being used throughout the United States and is being adapted for use in Australia. At 10:28 AM 12/4/98 -0500, you wrote: >I have only heard of CASAS mentioned in the context of ESOL. > >>>> "Teresita Marchisello" <litcat@cruzio.com> 12/03 9:32 PM >>> >Myra Baum wrote: > > I believe CASAS was designed for a population whose first language is English, > and not an ESL population. Can anyone confirm this? > Myra Baum > >I don't think so. We always use CASAS as one of our assessment tools for our ESL classes. It is my understanding that CASAS is intended for ESL assessment. Correct me if I'm wrong. > Teresita Marchisello > Watsonville Adult School > Watsonville, CA > >
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