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 j35EgtG05536; Tue, 5 Apr 2005 10:42:55 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 10:42:55 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <926ED06409F3074D83086BFFE128CA6401062707@AAEXCH-A.dese.state.mo.us> 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: "Hays, Linda" <Linda.Hays@dese.mo.gov> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:4676] Re: MMR assessments X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3706 Lines: 115 Meryl, You referenced the DAR as an option. Is there an adult version, or are you using the one designed for elementary students? I understand the value of the DAR and the assessment. My concern would be with the material used to make an assessment for an adult reader. Thanks. ********************************************* Linda Hays, Supervisor Adult Education and Literacy, DESE P.O. Box 480, 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-1248 Fax: 573-526-5710 Linda.Hays@dese.mo.gov -----Original Message----- From: nifl-ld@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-ld@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Alan Toops Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 9:16 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-LD:4657] Re: MMR assessments On 3/21/05 9:48 PM, "Meryl Eisenberg" <meryl0709@bellsouth.net> wrote: > 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/ >> > > Lauren, I would include "PowerPath to Basic Skills" in this discussion also. It is a diagnostic screening that looks at Visual and Auditory Processing, Informational Processing, Attention Difficulties and Scotopic Sensitivity (sensitivity to light) issues that frequently serve as barriers to successful learning. In addition, it helps the client build the Meta Cognitive skills that these individuals need to be able to advocate for their learning and daily living needs. See their web site at http://www.powerpath.com or email powerpath@powerpath.com. Like Nancie Payne, I also recommend the CASAS Power assessment as a good pre-post piece. As Power is an observation based assessment, it translates well in the MMR arena. Both instruments have a strong Meta Cognitive component and are unique in that aspect. Alan Toops
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