CASAS-Modules-1-and-3 - Implementation Basics - Module 1 Agenda

Sep 30, 2026

Module 1 implementation basics training material introduces the CASAS system, its purpose in adult education assessment, and how it supports ESL, ABE, and ASE test series. It explains test administration guidelines, including intake process, scheduling, and test security, along with an overview of paper and computer-based testing and the structure of test result reports. It also covers CASAS products such as paper and computer-based assessments, eTests, and TOPSpro Enterprise data accountability software, plus ordering materials and interpreting results.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages99

Reading Time4 h 9 min

AccessFree to download

Module 1: Implementation Basics

Module 1 Agenda

About CASAS and CASAS System

Products and Integrated System Approach

Getting to Know You Activity

Tests Overview

How the System Works

Uses of Test Results

Implementation Basics MODULE 1 MA RGA R ET K I R K PAT R IC K , CASAS NAT IO NA L T RA I N E RJ A N ITA MC N E MA R , N E D P T RA I N I NG S P EC IA L IST Implementation Basics 􀂃 Module 1. Implementation Basics 􀂃 Module 2. CASAS eTests Implementation 􀂃 Module 3. Paper Test Implementation 􀂃 Module 4. :Interpreting Test Results and Reports | User Role* | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tester – Administer eTests only | x | x | | Optional | | Tester – Administer Paper only | x | | x | Optional | | Tester – Administer eTests & Paper | x | x | x | Optional | | Teachers | x | | | x | *Testers must complete at least two modules, including Module 1. Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 2 Implementation Basics-Module 1 Agenda 􀂃 Introduction to the CASAS system 􀂃 CASAS test series for ESL, ABE and ASE 􀂃 Introduction to test administration guidelines (the intake process, test timing, test security) 􀂃 Paper and computer-based testing overview 􀂃 Introduction to test result reports 􀂃 Ordering materials Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 3 About 􀂃 Non-profit organization started in 1980 to develop a basic skills assessment system for adult education programs 􀂃 National leader in adult basic education and adult ESL assessment 􀂃 Used in 36 states and internationally 􀂃 Approved for WIOA Reporting by the US Dept. of Education and US Dept. of Labor CASAS = Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 4 Products Paper-based Assessments Computer-based Assessments Data Accountability Software Integrated System Approach 􀂃 Basic Skills Content Standards and CASAS Competencies 􀂃 Reading, Listening, Math Assessments Paper or computer-based testing (eTests) 􀂃 QuickSearch Online – free resource to find instructional material titles 􀂃 TOPSpro Enterprise (TE)– data accountability software to score and track student test scores and generate reports Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 6 Getting to Know You……………Activity 􀂃 With someone you don’t work with, ask: 􀂃What is your role at your agency? 􀂃What is the size of your agency? 􀂃What population do you serve? 􀂃Do you use computer-and/or paper-based testing? 􀂃Does testing take place in classrooms and/or test centers? 􀂃Does testing takes place at end of session or “on demand”? 􀂃 Think about this during the training: 􀂃What is your agency’s assessment process? 􀂃How can it be improved to benefit students, teachers, and administrators? Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 7 Tests Overview Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 8 How the System Works 􀂃 Use CASAS Locator or Appraisal to find appropriate pretests and place students in program. 􀂃 Use CASAS pretests to place students into NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) and identify instructional needs. 􀂃 Use pretest results to guide teaching. 􀂃 Use QuickSearch Online to find curriculum resources. 􀂃 Use CASAS post-tests to measure learning gainsand document completion of NRS EFLs. Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 9 Uses of Test Results 􀂃 CASAS progress tests (pretests and post-tests) have four principal uses: ◦ to identify a student’s skill level ◦ to guide instruction ◦ to measure learning progress ◦ for accountability reporting Module 1: CASAS Implementation Basics 10

FAQs

What does CASAS stand for, and what is its role in adult education?

CASAS stands for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems. It is a non-profit started in 1980 to develop basic skills assessment for adult education, supporting adult basic education and adult ESL assessment.

Which testing formats and software are covered in Module 1?

Module 1 covers paper-based assessments and computer-based assessments (eTests), plus TOPSpro Enterprise (TE) data accountability software to score, track scores, and generate reports.

How are pretests and post-tests used in the CASAS system?

Pretests help place students into NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) and identify instructional needs, while post-tests measure learning gains and document completion of NRS EFLs.

Sep 30, 2026

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