Adult Basic Education (ABE) / Adult Secondary Education (ASE) - Session Schedule - 2009

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) session schedule for CASAS National Summer Institute (June 22–25, 2009, San Diego, CA). Includes dates and times for multiple trainings focused on functional writing assessment Picture Task (Part I and Part II), pathways for academic transition and collaboration models, and special topics targeting ABE and GED/ASE student success. Also covers ABE teacher handbook review, workforce readiness certification through the Workforce Skills Certification System, pre-registration requirements, and stated prerequisites. Additional certification fees and take-home assignments are outlined.

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Scheduled sessions

B 7 Functional Writing Assessment Picture Task (Part I)

B 13 Pathways to Academic Success: Transitions and Collaboration Models

B 14 ABE Teacher’s Handbook

C 5 Workforce Readiness Certification (WSCS)

C 7 Functional Writing Assessment Picture Task (Part II)

C 11 Targeting Instruction for ABE Student Success

C 15 Targeting Instruction for GED/ASE Student Success

Adult Basic Education (ABE) / Adult Secondary Education (ASE) The following sessions are scheduled. Please refer to your program for more information. B 7 Initial Implementation Training for the Functional Writing Assessment Picture Task (Part I) Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM This training is appropriate for those interested in becoming certified writing assessment scorers. Writing assessment assists ESL/ELL, ABE, and ASE programs in determining general writing levels. The Picture Task involves writing a response to a picture prompt. The task is scored analytically and provides information about writing skills students need to target: organization, word choice, grammar and sentence structure, and spelling/capitalization/ punctuation. Part I is an overview of Functional Writing Assesement. Part II involves scoring practice. Participants receive a take‐home assignment that requires about four hours to complete. Part III ‐ Participants fax or mail their take‐home assignment score sheet to CASAS. CASAS scores the assignment and sends detailed feedback to trainees to review; Part IV ‐ CASAS sends a certification packet requiring approximately two hours to complete. There is an additional $50 fee to complete the certification process. After participants successfully complete these three steps, they are certified to report standardized results. This is a two‐part training. Part II is offered as session C7 from 1:30‐4:30 pm. Pre‐registration required. B 13 Pathways to Academic Success: Transitions and Collaboration Models Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM This session is for administrators, coordinators, and instructional staff interested in learning more about academic transition programs. The panel addresses national transition initiatives and shares successful pathways and models for students to transition from ESL/ELL into ABE/ASE programs, and from ESL/ABE/ASE into postsecondary education and training. Panelists describe program design and implementation, staffing, and resources to support transition programs. They share evaluation designs and strategies for documenting learner and program success. Participants learn key elements of successful transition programs and strategies for implementation. CASAS National Summer Institute June 22 – 25, 2009 San Diego, CA [Visit www.casas.org/si](Visit www.casas.org/si) for registration information. Page 1 of 7 B 14 ABE Teacher’s Handbook Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CASAS has just released the new CASAS Handbook for ABE/ASE Teachers – California Edition. This presentation reviews the handbook and staff training materials. The handbook, available free for download [at](at www.casas.org)[ ](at www.casas.org)[www.casas.org](at www.casas.org), provides detailed explanations of testing and data collection requirements and clear, comprehensive examples of CASAS documents—all from a teacher’s point of view. Information is provided regarding state and federal requirements, but the focus is on what teachers need to know and how they can get complete and accurate data for their students. Each section of the handbook is followed by questions for teachers to discover the information they need specifically for their own agencies—giving teachers a customized handbook. Pre‐registration required. C 5 Special Topics: Certifying Workforce Readiness—Workforce Skills Certification System Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM This training is for workforce development professionals interested in certification options. It is appropriate for those registered for Initial Implementation Training (Session B) or those who have previously completed Initial Implementation Training. This training is also appropriate for NEDP practitioners. Document basic and soft skills and determine readiness to enter the workforce. Learn how WSCS will also become an Individualized Assessment option for the National External Diploma Program. This training cove

FAQs

What is the Functional Writing Assessment Picture Task training, and how is it divided?

It trains participants to score writing responses to a picture prompt. It is split into Part I (overview of the functional writing assessment) and Part II (scoring practice).

What prerequisites and requirements apply to these sessions?

Some sessions require pre-registration and attendance at Part I before attending Part II. Certain special-topic sessions must be certified to train staff at the agency, and they list CASAS Initial Implementation Training as a prerequisite for some tracks.

What additional steps and fees are involved in the certification process mentioned in the schedule?

Participants complete three steps using the take-home assignment score sheet. After submitting and reviewing feedback, CASAS sends a certification packet, which requires additional time and a $50 fee to complete the certification process.

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