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For FAQ's on the FY25 NRS Assessment Transitions, please click HERE.

 

Assessment Transitions Webinar 2/5/2024

 

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FY25 Updates for CASAS Proctors

​Proctor iLearn course​​​​​​

Already-trained CASAS proctors must take the above iLearn course before testing with the FY25 tests:  CASAS Reading STEPS, CASAS Listening STEPS, and/or CASAS Math GOALS 2. Note: already-trained CASAS proctors do not need to retake CASAS Implementation Training; they just need to complete the iLearn course.

 

 

CASAS STEPS: What Teachers Need to Know

This presentation provides general information for instructors about the content and format of the new FY25 CASAS Reading STEPS and Listening STEPS tests. It does NOT prepare one to administer or proctor CASAS tests.  This presentation was given on May 10, 2024 as part of the ELA Mini-Con.

 

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FY25 Assessment Information

Adult ICCB education programs are required to administer standardized tests to students at entry to the program (pre-tests) and at intervals thereafter (post-tests). All staff administering the approved assessments must be trained according to test publisher guidelines.  

For FY25, ICCB programs may choose from the following tests: 

For ABE/ASE learners: 

  • TABE 11 & 12 Reading and/or Math  

  • CASAS Reading GOALS and/or Math GOALS 2.0

For ELA learners: 

  • CASAS Reading STEPS

  • CASAS Listening STEPS

  • BEST Literacy 2.0

  • BEST Plus 3.0

For information on TABE 11&12 and CASAS GOALS, please click HERE.

 

For information on CASAS Reading or Listening STEPS, BEST Plus 3.0, and BEST Literacy 2.0, click HERE.

 

In addition, the Orientation to Adult Education for Instructors iLEARN course includes a brief overview of each type of assessment.

The Illinois Assessment Hub is available to support programs with remote test capacity and test scheduling needs of students. Visit the Assessment Hub page HERE for information about remote test eligibility and the test referral process.