Brooklyn Public LIbrary considered participation in this project but the
cost was so high that we were unable to even consider participation.  This
leads me to wonder about the efficacy of such an expensive venture for adult
literacy programs that have no fat at all to expend on anything other than
instruction.

-----Original Message-----
From: Cook, Marcia
To: 'The Assessment Discussion List'
Cc: Dyer, Becky
Sent: 3/27/06 11:09 AM
Subject: [Assessment 266] Re: Questions about the new ETS assessments

Maine began to participate as a Charter State.  Our biggest challenge is
money.  Although we have for years been actively involved in EFF and in
many areas still are, we do not have the money at this time to continue
to participate in the project.  Our biggest concern about the EFF
assessments is the cost of the assessments to each program.  We are a
small state population wise and receive a relatively small amount of
money.  I will be anxious to hear this addressed during the week.
 
Thanks,
 
Marcia

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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Marie Cora
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 11:01 AM
To: assessment at nifl.gov
Subject: [Assessment 264] Questions about the new ETS assessments


Good morning, afternoon, and evening to you all.  I hope this email
finds you well.
 
I would like to welcome Julie Eastland from Educational Testing
Services, here during this week to respond to your questions about the
development of three new assessments in ABE.  I understand that there
may also be some folks from the Charter states currently involved in the
project who can respond as well.  Thanks to you all for sharing
information and your thoughts with us.
 
I would like to start by asking if any of the Charter state members can
share with us how they feel they have benefited from participating in
this project, and what types of challenges they may have encountered.  
 
Thanks,
 
marie cora
Assessment Discussion List Moderator
 
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