Assessment
Recent Newsletter Articles
The Minnesota ABE Remote Assessment Hub
Are you hoping to increase your measurable skill gains with your online students? The Minnesota ABE Remote Assessment Hub might be the answer! Read More
Back to School – Assessment Training for New Staff
It's back to school time! Do you have new staff that need to complete the required CASAS Implementation or TABE Implementation trainings? Check out the trainings being planned for this fall! Read More
Assessment Updates – Spring 2026
There are now more options than ever to test your students and access the results in CASAS TOPSpro. Check out the next Support Staff Coffee Break – “CASAS Reports – but wait. . .there’s more!” Also, explore the new Minnesota Remote Assessment Hub with expanded access to reach more students! Read More
Resources for Literacy & Language & More!
Katrina Benson, John Trerotola, and Kristine Kelly facilitated a "Conversations by the Copier" session at this year’s Language & Literacy Institute. Educators from across the state came together to name their go-to tools and compare what’s working for learners at all levels. The conversation moved quickly, but clear themes emerged around digital literacy, reading resources, hybrid teaching, and meaningful assessment options. Read More
Your Program’s Turn to Try Remote Assessment
Are you interested in testing your students remotely? Read further to learn about an opportunity to participate in a pilot program that will allow eligible students from your program to complete their CASAS testing remotely, free of charge! Read More
TABE and CASAS Updates
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! It’s time to review and update your student assessment policies. There are changes taking place in the assessment world that may require your program to make some changes as well. Read More
Assessment Approvals and Updates
Good News! The most recent addition to federally approved tests is the CASAS Reading GOALS 2 series. Reading GOALS 2 has been federally approved for 7 years, through May 8, 2032. Read More
TABE 13&14, CASAS Beginning Literacy, BEST Plus 3.0… and MORE!
Happy 2025! There are so many changes (for the better) happening in assessment in this new year. Check out this article to learn more! Read More
10 Tips for Implementing the New CASAS Tests
If you're in the middle of transitioning to the newest approved tests, you might be feeling like this grumpy cat. You felt the old tests were tired and worn out, but now you realize there are changes that may need to be made as you implement the new tests. Take a deep breath and look at the test tips below as you wade through the changes. Read More
It’s Time for Spring Training!
The temperatures are warming up and the snow is melting. Spring is just around the corner (we hope!), so it must be time for spring training! The assessment training team has a couple of CASAS trainings scheduled to help your staff update their training. Read More