CASAS Winter Webinar Series

CASAS now provides three online, self-paced training courses. Go to http://training.casas.org/ for further information. If you have any questions, contact Joyce Bullock, joyce.bullock@ky.gov, (502) 573-5114, ext. 118. CASAS is a KYAE-approved assessment for ESL students.

·         This training is required for those implementing only CASAS Appraisals. (The appraisal is the CASAS locator.) If you plan to administer pre- and post-tests to document progress in addition to appraisals, you should register for the CASAS Initial Implementation Training, a separate online self-paced course, instead.

·         This training teaches participants how to administer, score, and interpret appraisal test results; make recommendations or referrals based on the results; and collect quality data. Successful completion of this training qualifies the participant to order and implement any CASAS appraisal at their agency and train others in appraisal administration at their site.

·         This training may take approximately one hour to complete. You have 30 days from the time of enrollment to complete the course. You will receive a self-generated Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of this training.

·         This training consists of nine units with built-in activities and review questions at the end of each unit, a needs assessment and a certification activity. Each unit is divided into topic areas that serve as the foundation for each unit. A participant is certified to order and administer CASAS appraisals and pre- and post-tests at their agency upon successful completion of this course.

·         This training will take approximately three hours to complete. You have 30 days from the time of enrollment to complete the course. You will receive a self-generated Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of this training.

·         Participants who complete this training are certified to:

à         Order CASAS materials.

à         Administer CASAS appraisals and pre- and post-tests at their agency.

·         Participants will:

à         Identify the link between curriculum, instruction and assessment.

à         Identify and use CASAS Competencies and Content Standards .

à         Identify and select CASAS tests.

à         Learn how to interpret and use test results to inform instruction.

à         Learn how to access QuickSearch® Online for instructional resources.

·         CASAS recommends it as a refresher course on the assessment protocols.

·         This optional course builds on the Initial Implementation Training to give additional information on administering CASAS tests, interpreting test results, and using curriculum support materials to enhance instruction. This training also incorporates state-specific information to familiarize participants with some of the requirements that agencies must fulfill for program, state and federal accountability.

·         This training may take from three to six hours to complete – approximately three hours to re-view initial implementation topics and approximately three hours for "Expand Your Knowledge" and "State-Specific" topics. You have 30 days from the time of enrollment to complete the course. You will receive a self-generated Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of this training.

·         After you complete this training, you should have an increased understanding of CASAS Implementation and information specific to your state.

·         Pre-Requisite: Completion of CASAS Initial Implementation Training.