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

For questions regarding ABE/ASE assessment, please contact the SIPDC at SIPDCTrainer@gmail.com.

CASAS GOALS

For FY26, Reading GOALS is the allowable test for Illinois programs. Although Reading GOALS 2 is federally approved, Illinois programs will not use it in FY26.  

Training for CASAS GOALS

Required CASAS Training Information

CASAS GOALS - Important Resources

CASAS Math GOALS 2 Information

CASAS Reading GOALS Information

Illinois Approved ABE/ASE Assessment Comparisons

Remote Testing in Illinois: What's Work and Promising Practices (recorded webinar)

Ordering CASAS GOALS Materials

CASAS Discount for ICCB-funded Adult Education Programs

TABE 13 & 14

Students must be pre- and post-tested with the same test series. Students who have been pre-tested with TABE 11&12 must be post-tested with TABE 11&12 by June 30, 2025. For programs using TABE 13&14 for FY26, all students enrolled for FY26 courses must be pre-tested with TABE 13&14.  

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 Proctor Updates  This course is designed for already-trained TABE proctors who need information on the newest test series. Completing this brief updates course will prepare those who have already completed TABE proctor training to administer the TABE 13&14 test series.
• 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