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From: "LANETTE S VAN" <lsvan@dmacc.cc.ia.us>
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Subject: [NIFL-ESL:2711] RE: CASAS
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From: "Janet Blake" <blakej@mail.seminole.cc.fl.us>
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Subject: [NIFL-ESL:2706] RE: CASAS
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
CASAS has multiple components for the different populations we serve
in Adult Basic Education. In Iowa, we use it in literacy and
pre-GED/GED instruction as well as for ESL. In our particular
program, we're also using it at some sites with special needs adult
learners.
The life skills identified by CASAS are applicable to the needs of
many adult learners in ABE. In a learner-centered program, they
provide a base from which adults can identify/clarify their goals and
the needed literacy skills - reading, writing, numeracy, English -
can be taught.
Lanette Van
Des Moines Area Community College
Adult Literacy Program
Ankeny, Iowa
lsvan@dmacc.cc.ia.us
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