Hi Donna and Ann,

 

CASAS math content standards are in early draft form.  At this stage of development, we have a list of proposed standards, but they have not been assigned to specific CASAS or NRS levels. We anticipate that within 6 - 8 weeks we will have completed this and they will be posted at the following address:

 

http://www.casas.org/DirctDwnlds.cfm?mfile_id=4504&selected_id=1720&wtarget=body

 

 

Jane Egüez (jeguez at casas.org), Jim Harrison (jharrison at casas.org), and Linda Taylor (ltaylor at casas.org) 
www.casas.org 800-255-1036 x125

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From: contentstandards-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:contentstandards-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Donna Chambers
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:49 PM
To: The Adult Education Content Standards Discussion List
Subject: [ContentStandards 226] Re: Questions onCASASBasicSkillsContentStandards Project

 

Jane,

 

Thanks for your response.  The introduction to the discussion indicated  that the draft of the math content standards is available for review and you mentioned that Iowa and Kansas will be field-testing the math standards at the ABE and ASE levels.  Where can these be seen?   Am I missing it?  Thanks again. Donna

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Jane Eguez <mailto:jeguez at casas.org>  

	To: The Adult Education Content Standards Discussion List <mailto:contentstandards at nifl.gov>  

	Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 12:28 PM

	Subject: [ContentStandards 220] Re: Questions on CASASBasicSkillsContentStandards Project

	 

	Donna,

	 

	In developing the content standards for the National Consortium project, CASAS followed the guidelines issued by OVAE in its Blueprint for Preparing America's Future (2003).The Blueprint emphasized the need to take into consideration the standards of elementary and secondary education, standards for entry into postsecondary education, as well as the expectations of employers for entry level workers.

	 

	As mentioned in more detail in yesterday's response to Aaron's questions, CASAS reviewed many adult education and K - 12 standards, including standards from many states. 

	 

	CASAS was assisted by representative states in the Consortium to assist in standards development.  One of their primary responsibilities was to review draft standards and compare them to the K - 12 standards in their states and to alert CASAS to any additional standards that should be considered. Based on the input from these state reviews, some standards were added to the CASAS standards. Draft CASAS reading standards were also field-tested in Iowa and selected programs in California at all levels, including ASE. Plans to field-test math draft standards at ABE and ASE levels include Kansas and Iowa during 2006-2007.

	 

	Jane Egüez (jeguez at casas.org), Jim Harrison (jharrison at casas.org), and Linda Taylor (ltaylor at casas.org) 
	www.casas.org 800-255-1036 x125

	
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	From: contentstandards-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:contentstandards-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Donna Chambers
	Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 5:32 AM
	To: The Adult Education Content Standards Discussion List
	Subject: [ContentStandards 218] Re: Questions on CASAS BasicSkillsContentStandards Project

	 

	Ajit wrote that states may need to reference 9-12 high school standards for their adult high school diploma programs.  Does this mean that CASAS does not align with common 9-12 standards at the low and high ASE levels?  Is the intention to do so, especially with the math standards?  This is an important concern for states that are dealing with high stakes testing for competency determination in issuing diplomas.  Thanks.  

	 

	Donna Chambers

	 

	----- Original Message ----- 

		From: Ajit Gopalakrishnan <mailto:agopalakrishnan at yahoo.com>  

		To: 'The Adult Education Content Standards Discussion List' <mailto:contentstandards at nifl.gov>  

		Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:09 PM

		Subject: [ContentStandards 217] Re: Questions on CASAS Basic SkillsContentStandards Project

		 

		Aaron asked: 

		>>> Are the Consortium partners planning to adopt a common set of 
		content standards?  

		Here are some thoughts from a state perspective. 

		Connecticut is a member of the CASAS National Consortium and the CASAS Policy Council. Several CASAS states have a strong history of working together on various aspects of the assessment development process (e.g. competency validation, item writing, field-testing, assessment research) as well as adopting common standards (e.g. the CASAS competency list, assessment series, training expectations, and local/state assessment policies).

		It was the National Consortium of States that requested CASAS to coordinate the effort to develop these basic skill content standards. in order to better support teachers to integrate competencies and content standards into their instruction. 

		For over a year now, the reading and listening content standards developed as part of this project have been disseminated to practitioners in Connecticut with the goal of enhancing the teaching and learning process. 

		I would imagine that many states will adopt them while others may need to reference 9-12 high school standards especially for their adult high school diploma programs.

		 

		CASAS is first a consortium of states 

		We hope to adopt the standards that are being developed here. 

		 

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		From: contentstandards-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:contentstandards-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Kohring, Aaron M 
		Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 2:00 PM 
		To: contentstandards at nifl.gov 
		Subject: [ContentStandards 212] Questions on CASAS Basic Skills ContentStandards Project 

		We have over 50 new subscribers to the list- so welcome to you all. 
		Hopefully to get us started as I know it's not fun to be the first 
		poster! - I have some of my own questions for the CASAS team with us for 
		this week's discussion. 

		In addition to the content standards for CA, NY, MA, AZ, MD, and FL that 
		you mention reviewing as part of this project, can you tell us what 
		other state and National adult education content standards were 
		reviewed?  Are the Consortium partners planning to adopt a common set of 
		content standards?  Based on the outcomes of this project, will the 
		CASAS assessments need to be updated or modified? 

		Thks, 
		Aaron 

		 

		Aaron Kohring 
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