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 j42KiZG01904; Mon, 2 May 2005 16:44:35 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 16:44:35 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <200505022044.j42KiZG01904@literacy.nifl.gov> 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: "Sheehan, Susan" <SusanShee@PARMA.k12.oh.us> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:4753] Re: MMR assessments X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Content-type: text/plain X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Status: O Content-Length: 3720 Lines: 97 Sorry all. -----Original Message----- From: Sheehan, Susan [mailto:SusanShee@parma.k12.oh.us] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:38 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-LD:4752] Re: MMR assessments Al, I spoke to you at OAACE to let you know that I have no software to be able to use PowerPath. I was originally trained a while back and received the DOS version. Now I cannot use that of course. At the current retraining, I signed up for the network pilot version. In the meantime, I have nothing to use. Help! Susan Sheehan -----Original Message----- From: Alan Toops [mailto:alantoops@cs.com] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 10:16 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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