PF: Is Your Program Ready for TABE 11&12? ( Part 1 of a 3-Part Series: Designed for Program Managers)

Overview:

As the field braces itself for the inevitable shift from TABE 9 & 10 to TABE 11 & 12 a lot of questions come to mind such as: How is TABE 11 & 12 different from the current version? How will these changes impact program plans & budget? How does it align with the state standards? What literacy and numeracy skills are students assumed to have acquired to successfully pass this new version of the TABE? What implications does this have upon instruction? What’s different about TABE 11 & 12 format and contents? How will it change the way the test is administered and scored?

This 3-part mini-series is designed to provide the ABE/HSE field with an overview and an orientation to the new TABE 11 & 12 so their program will become better equipped to face the challenges that come along with these changes.

Part I: Program Managers’ Orientation to TABE 11 & 12

Description: This presentation will be designed for program managers to provide them with an overview of TABE 11 & 12 and engage them in an in-depth discussion of the impact that these changes will have upon program plans, budget for materials, equipment and staff training, student orientation, student placement, and projected outcomes and how they can best position the program to be ready for these changes.

Audience: Program Managers

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Part II: Orientation to TABE 11 & 12 for Test Administrators

Description: This workshop, which is designed for test administrators and proctors, will focus primarily on the new standardized procedures for administering and scoring the TABE 11 & 12 using the new TABE Directions and Scoring Guides. It will provide participants with a brief overview of the TABE 11 & 12 , highlighting the differences in its format and content. Lastly, they will be able to correlate the test results with the NRS Levels and properly place students at the appropriate levels. They will also learn some useful post-testing tips.

Audience: Designated Test Administrators

Date: 11.20.19

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Interested parties must register for Part II Session separately.

Registration LInk for Part II Session:

https://dycdaltabe11-12part2nov202019.eventbrite.com

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Part III: Teachers’ Orientation to TABE 11 & 12 (Unraveling the Mystery of CCRS Standards and NRS Functional Levels)

Description:

This workshop, which is primarily designed for teachers, will focus primarily on the correlation between TABE 11 & 12 and the new NRS Functional Levels., Participants will compare and contrast the four levels of the TABE tests and analyze the types of questions asked on the test and the depth of knowledge required of the examinee to successfully respond to these questions. They will understand how the test aligns with College and Career Readiness Standards and reflect on how they can intentionally align their instruction towards building students’ skills to enhance their chances of successfully passing the test.

Audience: ABE/HSE Instructors

Date: 12.13.19

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Interested parties must register for Part III session separately.

Registration Link to Part III Session:

https://dycdaltabe11-12part3dec132019.eventbrite.com

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Facilitator: Be Jensen

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