APPENDIX A

ASSESSMENT PRACTICES SURVEY


Welcome

This national survey is intended for educators who work with adults who are enrolled in literacy, upgrading, and workplace education programs.

This survey takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

The findings will be documented in a report and an edited book. Excerpts from written statements may be used in these two publications. In the fall of 2005, you will be able to access the on-line report through the National Adult Literacy Database. In the fall of 2007, you will be able to purchase the book from Grass Roots Press.

In order to protect your identity, personal names and addresses will not be used in any oral or written reports. However, we do require some personal information to determine who has completed the survey. If the survey is not completed, we will send you a friendly reminder by e-mail.

To thank you for participating in this survey, we will enter your name into a draw for one of ten $100.00 gift certificates from Grass Roots Press.


Definitions

In this survey, assessment refers to tools and approaches used to gather information in order to make decisions about the provision of programs, instruction, training, and services for literacy, upgrading and adult basic education students.

The following terms are used to describe the different stages to assessment:

Initial assessment: The first set of assessment(s) that occur during the intake process.

On-going assessment: Assessments that occur throughout the duration of the program.

Exit assessment: Assessments that occur when the student leaves the program or level.