We use CASAS as an assessment for our adult learners and TOPS PRO as a data collection tool in Iowa adult literacy programs.  You can google either of these to see if they would meet your needs.  Sandy Jensen, HCC Metro Center, ABE/GED/ELL, Adult Literacy/Family Literacy, Waterloo, Iowa

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Amy Rhoades
Sent: Tue 2/19/2008 10:22 AM
To: professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 1985] Re: Goal Assessment for AdultLearners


 
Thanks for your question, Carol. The goals that we hope to evaluate will differ for each student, but some examples might be:
 
*completing his/her GED
*participating in a parent-teacher conference with his/her child's teacher
*getting a job/promotion
*reading the newspaper in English
*gaining US citizenship
*helping his/her children with their homework
 
Any suggestions for research-based tools to evaluate the progress towards such goals is greatly appreciated!
 
Amy Rhoades
Manager of Adult Literacy Programs
Christopher House
2507 N. Greenview
Chicago, IL 60614
phone: 773.472.1083 x3082
fax: 773.472.7292
 
 
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:37:09 GMT
From: "Carol Allen" <allenc at rccc.cc.nc.us>
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 1981] Re: Goal Assessment for Adult
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Amy,
Can you give us a few more details of the types of life skills you are wanting to evaluate?
 
Carol Allen Career Readiness Certification Director Rowan Cabarrus Community College PO Box 1595 Salisbury, NC 28145-1595 704-216-7210 office
704-202-7065 cell
 
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From: "Amy Rhoades" <arhoades at ChristopherHouse.org> Sent 2/14/2008 6:06:37 PM
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?Hi,I?m interested in finding out if anyone has recommendations for a research-based assessment tool to measure students? progress toward achieving individual goals such as life skills. Our agency is interested in tracking personal goals of our students, but haven?t been able to find an assessment tool yet. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know.?Thanks! ?Amy RhoadesManager of Adult Literacy ProgramsChristopher House2507 N. GreenviewChicago, IL60614phone: 773.472.1083 x3082fax: 773.472.7292
 
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