An Administrator s Guide to Assessment: A Menu of Assessment Options for MAERS and Instructional Guidance

1. McLendon and Polis 1 An Administrator�s Guide to Assessment: A Menu of Assessment Options for MAERS and Instructional Guidance

2. McLendon and Polis 2 Workshop Objectives By the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Identify the similarities and differences in the format, content, administration, and scoring procedures of the TABE, CASAS, and WorkKeys assessments. Use a checklist to determine your program�s current level of compliance with Michigan�s new assessment policy and standardized testing protocol. Develop a local assessment policy using an electronic, customizable template.

3. McLendon and Polis 3 Workshop Objectives By the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Determine appropriate standardized testing accommodations for adults with special learning needs. Analyze your program�s assessment data to identify instructional areas needing attention. Guide teachers in using standardized tests and alternative assessment procedures, including learning styles inventories, to plan and evaluate learning.

4. McLendon and Polis 4 Why do we assess? Compliance State and federal policy requirements Consistent way to measure educational gains Instructional Guidance To identify student strengths and weaknesses To guide development of individualized learning plans To guide selection of appropriate materials To help students see the progress they are making

5. McLendon and Polis 5 How do we assess? Standardized Tests Norm-referenced Criterion-referenced Alternative Assessments Interviews, self-evaluations, teachers� reports, portfolio development Ongoing Assessments of Instruction Class responses, informal tests

6. McLendon and Polis 6 Activity 1: How well do you understand the assessment policy?