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 j35N0wG18549; Tue, 5 Apr 2005 19:00:58 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 19:00:58 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <001d01c53a32$ef5be500$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:4677] 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: 4602 Lines: 135 ::Linda, There is only one version of DAR that I know suitable for students of all ages with functioning levels at the beginning of grade 1 through the end of high school. I don't see any problem with this being an appropriate assessment for an adul reader. In fact, I believe that NIFL (The National Institute for Literacy) now features 11 researched-based reading profiles on its website based on teacher administration of DAR. Check it out: http://novel.nifl.gov/readingprofiles/FT_Match_Intro.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hays, Linda" <Linda.Hays@dese.mo.gov> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 10:42 AM Subject: [NIFL-LD:4676] Re: MMR assessments > 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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