Assessment of Basic Skills Competencies in Iowa's Employment and Workforce Programs prepared for Iowa's Community College, Adult Basic Education Programs by CASAS, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System, November 1995

(1995) Assessment of Basic Skills Competencies in Iowa's Employment and Workforce Programs prepared for Iowa's Community College, Adult Basic Education Programs by CASAS, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System, November 1995. Education, Department of

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide direction for assessment policy and practice in . employability and workforce education and training programs serving youth and adult learners in Iowa. This, the second of three reports, provides a research base for the consideration of common assessment instruments for youth and adult learners in these programs. Assessment for program with a life skills focus will be addressed at a later date. The primary objective is to identify existing assessment instruments that can be used during the initial intake/screening process to efficiently measure the basic skills competencies rated as most essential on the Iowa · Adult Basic Skills. Survey (IABSS).