[NIFL-FOBASICS:243] CASAS usage

From: Lori Edelman (lorie@literacypartners.org)
Date: Sat Apr 29 2000 - 15:56:43 EDT


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Our program has been using the CASAS life skills reading series for pre-post
testing of our students and for the most part we've been happy with it.
There is one major problem that we all have with the system.  The official
appraisal  is far too advanced for many of our students, and doesn't seem to
provide adequate/appropriate screening for entry and further testing.  I am
desperately searching for a better option.  We would like to be able to
quickly determine which of the life skills test levels we should administer
to the students upon entry into our program.  Is there anyone out there who
has found a successful assessment that helps screen for  the CASAS.

Lori Edelman
Literacy Partners Inc.



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