Return-Path: <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j2O3TuG05092; Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:29:56 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:29:56 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <000d01c53021$76927190$6500a8c0@computer> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Meryl Eisenberg" <meryl0709@bellsouth.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:4674] Re: MMR assessments X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3536 Lines: 111 Yes, there is a CASAS for Special Populations for reading. Last I heard, it was going through a revision. You must pay for training to administer CASAS. Either out in CA or I would gather at one of their regional trainings. I don't think it will break down reading into its components, like a DAR which I mentioned to you earlier, however, since it is a functional reading assessment for placment- (can do as a pre and post) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lauren E Ellington/FS/VCU" <leellington@vcu.edu> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:46 AM Subject: [NIFL-LD:4670] Re: MMR assessments > Thank you all for the suggestions that you have given me. I knew of the > CASAS but was unaware that it was appropriate for MMR. That's why I love > this list! > > ************************************************* > Lauren Ellington > Online Training Specialist > Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center > Virginia Commonwealth University > 1015 W. Main Street | P.O. Box 842020 > Richmond, VA 23284-2020 > Phone: 1-800-237-0178 or 804-828-6158 > Fax: 804-828-7539 > http://www.aelweb.vcu.edu/ > > > > "Meryl Eisenberg" <meryl0709@bellsouth.net> > Sent by: nifl-ld@nifl.gov > 03/21/2005 09:48 PM > Please respond to > nifl-ld@nifl.gov > > > To > Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> > cc > > Subject > [NIFL-LD:4656] Re: MMR assessments > > > > > > > Lauren, > > I'd like to suggest the DAR, Diagnostic Assessment of Reading, published > by > Riverside Publishing Company. which can be administered to students of all > > ages with reading levels that correspond to the beginning of grade 1 > through the end of high school. Testing should take approx 30 minutes- It > will provide information about the individuals achievement in reading and > reading-related areas. The 6 subtests are: Word Recognition, Word > Analysis, > Oral Reading, Silent Reading Comprehension, Spelling and Word Meaning. All > > of the tests do not have to be given in one session. The DAR are designed > to be used by classroom teachers, reading specialists, special ed > teachers, > psychologists and others who want to help students read better- No special > > training or instructions beyond the manual are needed. The Teacher's > Manual-Part 2 & Part 3 addresses Trail Teaching Strategies and Preparing > for > Teaching. > > Meryl Eisenberg > Specialist, Adults with Disabilities > Broward County Schools > Ft. Lauderdale, FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lauren E Ellington/FS/VCU" <leellington@vcu.edu> > To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> > Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 5:47 PM > Subject: [NIFL-LD:4651] MMR assessments > > >>I just received a call from the field about assessments available for >> adult MMR learners. I hate to admit that I didn't know of any to tell >> her. I am hoping that you all may know of something. Basically, this >> program is looking for an assessment that would function as an intake > and >> post-test for her MMR learners in a reading program. Does anyone know > of >> anything that may help this program out? >> >> ************************************************* >> Lauren Ellington >> Online Training Specialist >> Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center >> Virginia Commonwealth University >> 1015 W. Main Street | P.O. Box 842020 >> Richmond, VA 23284-2020 >> Phone: 1-800-237-0178 or 804-828-6158 >> Fax: 804-828-7539 >> http://www.aelweb.vcu.edu/ >> > > > > >
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