| Minnesota Adult Basic Education Assessment Training |
For more information or to schedule a training,
contact:
contact:
Marty Olsen,
Assessment Trainer
Assessment Trainer
Guidelines for Requesting a Training:
1. Trainings should be requested at least six weeks in
advance of planned training date. Contact Marty Olsen,
martha.olsen@gmail.com
2. Allow at least 3 hours for an implementation training.
3. Provide the Trainer with an approximate number of
participants 4 weeks prior to the training.
4. Update the Trainer as to actual numbers of participants
scheduled to attend.
Check the Training Calendar to see if there is a
currently scheduled training that you could attend!
Types of Trainings Available:
CASAS IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING
This is a basic, introductory training designed to walk
participants through the CASAS assessment process, from
appraisal through post-testl
Click here for lesson plans linked to the CASAS
Competencies.
TABE IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING
This is a basic training that will introduce the participants to
the TABE assessment system, from locator test to post-test.
Click here for links that may be used by students in
online preparation for improving their TABE scores.
FUNCTIONAL WRITING ASSESSMENT
SCORER TRAINING
This two-day training will certify participants who complete the
final certification packet to score the Functional Writing
Assessment. Contact Marilynn Curtis at
marilynn.curtis@spps.org for more information.
1. Trainings should be requested at least six weeks in
advance of planned training date. Contact Marty Olsen,
martha.olsen@gmail.com
2. Allow at least 3 hours for an implementation training.
3. Provide the Trainer with an approximate number of
participants 4 weeks prior to the training.
4. Update the Trainer as to actual numbers of participants
scheduled to attend.
Check the Training Calendar to see if there is a
currently scheduled training that you could attend!
Types of Trainings Available:
CASAS IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING
This is a basic, introductory training designed to walk
participants through the CASAS assessment process, from
appraisal through post-testl
Click here for lesson plans linked to the CASAS
Competencies.
TABE IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING
This is a basic training that will introduce the participants to
the TABE assessment system, from locator test to post-test.
Click here for links that may be used by students in
online preparation for improving their TABE scores.
FUNCTIONAL WRITING ASSESSMENT
SCORER TRAINING
This two-day training will certify participants who complete the
final certification packet to score the Functional Writing
Assessment. Contact Marilynn Curtis at
marilynn.curtis@spps.org for more information.
| If you would like to attend a training, check our Training Calendar to see if a training is already scheduled that would be convenient for you to attend. ************************************************************** **All trainings are funded through a Minnesota Department of Education/Adult Basic Education Supplemental Services Grant. The grant is administered by Southwest Adult Basic Education. |
Welcome to the Minnesota Adult Basic Education Assessment Training
website! Through the links on this site, Minnesota educators can access basic
information on the CASAS and TABE assessments, schedule a training on one of
these assessments, and access a calendar noting already-scheduled trainings.
Additionally, clicking on the links below will direct you to links to activities or lesson
plans found on the internet that can be used to address targeted competencies or
increase skills.
website! Through the links on this site, Minnesota educators can access basic
information on the CASAS and TABE assessments, schedule a training on one of
these assessments, and access a calendar noting already-scheduled trainings.
Additionally, clicking on the links below will direct you to links to activities or lesson
plans found on the internet that can be used to address targeted competencies or
increase skills.
Links:
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Adult Basic Education
Professional Development:
Minnesota ABE Assessment Training Calendar
CASAS Implementation Training
TABE Implementation Training
Online Professional Development
Assessment Products and Information:
CASAS
McGraw-Hill TABE Products
Minnesota LINCS Assessment
Minnesota Adult Basic Education Supplemental
Services Providers:
ATLAS
Minnesota Adult Basic Education Disability Resource Guide
PANDA - MN ABE Disability Specialists
Southwest Minnesota ABE
The Minnesota Literacy Council
Resources:
CASAS Competency-based Lesson Plan Links
TABE Prep Links
Marshall Adult Education
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Adult Basic Education
Professional Development:
Minnesota ABE Assessment Training Calendar
CASAS Implementation Training
TABE Implementation Training
Online Professional Development
Assessment Products and Information:
CASAS
McGraw-Hill TABE Products
Minnesota LINCS Assessment
Minnesota Adult Basic Education Supplemental
Services Providers:
ATLAS
Minnesota Adult Basic Education Disability Resource Guide
PANDA - MN ABE Disability Specialists
Southwest Minnesota ABE
The Minnesota Literacy Council
Resources:
CASAS Competency-based Lesson Plan Links
TABE Prep Links
Marshall Adult Education