I'm definitely interested in the subject!  I simply have been too busy to
actively participate. 

 

Melinda

 

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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Limkemann, Karen
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 11:34 AM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment 531] Re: peep?

 

Hi Marie,

 

We're still here.. At least I am.  My program is funded in part by the
Department of Ed for the State of Indiana so we have to follow the state
testing policy, requiring TABE or CASAS, testing after 40-80 hours or at
teacher discretion etc.  I am in favor of more not less testing.  Most of
our students come in thinking they are going after the GED.  Periodic
retesting is not only good for information but also for testing practice for
the student.

 

We test at least three times a year.   

 

Karen 

Ft. Wayne, IN

 

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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Marie Cora
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 11:01 AM
To: Assessment at nifl.gov
Subject: [Assessment 529] peep?

 

Dear colleagues,

 

Are you out there?  Is this a bad time for a discussion?  Is the topic not
of interest?

 

Aside from Virginia's post last week, I haven't heard from any of the 550
subscribers to the List.  I'm assuming that the topic (Measuring Education
Gains in Adult Literacy, 10/17 and 10/18) is of interest.  But you need to
let me know if it is or not.  I generally gauge interest based on Subscriber
responses, so if this is an indication, the topic is not hot (which
surprises me).  

 

Are there other topics you'd prefer to engage in?  What are they?  The
purpose of this List is to provide a forum for discussion that goes well
beyond your program's walls, so if I'm not hitting on the right stuff, I
really do need to hear from you.  Membership here continues to climb, but
you are all very silent.  

 

I really want to hear your thoughts and I want to know how this List can
serve you well.  Please let me know.  Feel free to respond to the discussion
on Measuring Gains, but also, feel free to start your own discussion topic,
or feel free to send your thoughts to the List or to me personally regarding
other discussions that you would like to see happen - and I'll make them
happen.  

 

I value and appreciate your membership highly - but a Discussion List is
only as good as the discussions that occur.  If you've never posted and that
makes you a bit reticent, feel free to send me your post and I can do a
couple of things like help you compose your message, or I can post your
message for you anonymously.  The important thing is for your voices to be
heard.

 

Thanks!

 

marie

 

Marie Cora

 <mailto:marie.cora at hotspurpartners.com> marie.cora at hotspurpartners.com

NIFL Assessment Discussion List Moderator

http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/assessment

Coordinator, LINCS Assessment Special Collection

http://literacy.kent.edu/Midwest/assessment/

 

 

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