This section contains information on ABE/ASE assessments, including training requirements and supporting resources.

For questions regarding ABE/ASE assessment, please contact the ILAdEdPDN@gmail.com

CASAS GOALS

For FY27, Reading GOALS 2 and Math GOALS 2 are the allowable tests for Illinois programs.

Training for CASAS GOALS

Required CASAS Training Information

CASAS GOALS 2 - Important Resources

CASAS Math GOALS 2 Information

CASAS Reading GOALS 2 Information

Illinois Approved ABE/ASE Assessment Comparisons

Ordering CASAS GOALS Materials

More info for FY27 Coming soon!

TABE 13 & 14 Reading & Math

Training for TABE 13 & 14

• TABE 13&14 Proctor Training Course (for ICCB funded programs) This training course is required for anyone in an ICCB funded program who will administer TABE 13&14 tests who has not yet been TABE trained.  
• TABE 13&14 Remote Proctor Training  This course is required for anyone who will remote proctor the TABE 13&14 course.  
• TABE 13&14 Proctor Training Course for Title I  This training course is required for staff in a Title I agency who will administer TABE 13&14 tests to clients.   
• iLearn Course: TABE Tools for Teachers  A course for instructors on how to use reports and blueprints to target instruction. Link to the course

Materials & Ordering for TABE 13&14 

Programs should order TABE paper and online sub-tests directly from Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) at this website: https://tabetest.com/order-forms/ 

• Scanner Requirements 

TABE 13&14 Test Administration 

• TABE 13&14 Maximum Allowable Times   
• TABE 13&14 Grade-Based Scale Score Guidance Chart 

• TABE 13&14 Scoring Best Practice Guidelines  

• TABE 13&14 Next Test Assignment Chart for post-testing 

DRC’s website has several TABE 13 & 14 resources including: 

• The TABE Blueprints 

• Online Tools Training 

• DRC Device Check 

• Math Reference Sheets – available for instruction and student use during test