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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Tests Determined To Be Suitable for
Use in the National Reporting System
for Adult Education
Office of Vocational and Adult
Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Secretary annually
announces tests, test forms, and delivery
formats that the Secretary determines to
be suitable for use in the National
Reporting System for Adult Education
(NRS).
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Meier, Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW.,
Room 11161, Potomac Center Plaza,
Washington, DC 20202–7240.
Telephone: (202) 245–7890 or by email:
Michelle.Meier@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) or a text
telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–
8339.
On
January 14, 2008, we published in the
Federal Register final regulations for 34
CFR part 462, Measuring Educational
Gain in the National Reporting System
for Adult Education (NRS regulations)
(73 FR 2306). The NRS regulations
established the process the Secretary
uses to determine the suitability of tests
for use in the NRS by States and local
eligible providers. We annually publish
in the Federal Register and post on the
Internet at https://www.nrsweb.org a list
of the names of tests and the
educational functioning levels the tests
are suitable to measure in the NRS as
required by § 462.12(c)(2) of the NRS
regulations.
On April 16, 2008, we published in
the Federal Register a notice inviting
test publishers to submit tests for review
under the NRS regulations (73 FR
20616).
On February 2, 2010, we published in
the Federal Register a notice (February
2010 notice) listing the tests and test
forms the Secretary determined to be
suitable for use in the NRS (75 FR 5303).
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The Secretary determined tests and
test forms to be suitable for a period of
either seven or three years from the date
of the February 2010 notice. A sevenyear approval required no additional
action on the part of the publisher,
unless the information the publisher
submitted as a basis for the Secretary’s
review was inaccurate or unless the test
is substantially revised. A three-year
approval was issued with a set of
conditions to be met by the completion
of the three-year period. If these
conditions were met, the Secretary
would approve a period of time for
which the test may continue to be used
in the NRS.
On September 12, 2011, we published
in the Federal Register (76 FR 56188) a
notice (September 2011 notice) to
update the list published in the
February 2010 notice, and include
suitable test delivery formats. The
update clarified that some, but not all,
tests using computer-adaptive or
computer-based delivery formats are
suitable for use in the NRS.
On August 6, 2012, we published in
the Federal Register (77 FR 46749) the
same list of forms and computer
delivery formats for the tests published
in the September 2011 notice. We also
announced a sunset period during
which States and local providers may
continue to use tests with three-year
NRS approvals otherwise expiring on
February 2, 2013, during a transition
period ending on June 30, 2014.
On January 25, 2013, we announced
in the Federal Register (78 FR 5430) an
extension of the approval period for
tests approved for a three-year period
beginning on February 2, 2010. The
approval period was extended from
February 2, 2013 to September 30, 2013,
with the sunset period ending on June
30, 2014 still applicable.
The Secretary publishes here the list
of tests and test forms determined to be
suitable for use in the NRS. These
include: (1) Tests previously approved
for a seven-year period from February 2,
2010; (2) three tests—previously
approved for a three-year conditional
period from February 2, 2010—for
which the Secretary is extending the
approval period through June 30, 2015;
and (3) one test—a revised version of a
test previously approved for a three-year
conditional period from February 2,
2010—for which the Secretary is
providing an approval period through
June 30, 2015. The extended approval
period through June 30, 2015 for these
four tests is issued with a set of
conditions for each test that a test
publisher must meet eby the completion
of the extended period. If a test
publisher meets these conditions, the
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Secretary approves a period of time for
which the test may continue to be used
in the NRS.
Approved Tests, Forms and Approval
Periods
Adult education programs must use
only the approved forms and computer
delivery formats for the tests published
in this notice. If a particular test form or
computer delivery format is not
explicitly specified for a test in this
notice, it is not approved for use in the
NRS.
Tests Determined To Be Suitable for
Use in the NRS for Seven Years
(a) The Secretary has determined that
the following test is suitable for use at
all Adult Basic Education (ABE) and
Adult Secondary Education (ASE) levels
and at all English-as-a-Second-Language
(ESL) levels of the NRS for a period of
seven years beginning on February 2,
2010:
Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS) Reading
Assessments (Life and Work, Life Skills,
Reading for Citizenship, Reading for
Language Arts—Secondary Level).
Forms 27, 28, 81, 82, 81X, 82X, 83, 84,
85, 86, 185, 186, 187, 188, 310, 311, 513,
514, 951, 952, 951X, and 952X of this
test are approved for use on paper and
through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151
Murphy Canyon Road, suite 220, San
Diego, CA 92123–4339. Telephone:
(800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(b) The Secretary has determined that
the following tests are suitable for use
at all ABE and ASE levels of the NRS
for a period of seven years beginning on
February 2, 2010:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS) Life Skills
Math Assessments—Application of
Mathematics (Secondary Level). Forms
31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 505, and
506 of this test are approved for use on
paper and through the computer-based
delivery format. Publisher: CASAS,
5151 Murphy Canyon Road, suite 220,
San Diego, CA 92123–4339. Telephone:
(800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(2) Massachusetts Adult Proficiency
Test (MAPT) for Math. This test is
approved for use through a computeradaptive delivery format. Publisher:
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
and University of Massachusetts
Amherst, School of Education, 156 Hills
South, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, MA 01003. Telephone: (413)
545–0564. Internet: www.sabes.org/
assessment/mapt.htm.
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(3) Massachusetts Adult Proficiency
Test (MAPT) for Reading. This test is
approved for use through the computeradaptive delivery format. Publisher:
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
and University of Massachusetts
Amherst, School of Education, 156 Hills
South, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, MA 01003. Telephone: (413)
545–0564. Internet: www.sabes.org/
assessment/mapt.htm.
(4) Tests of Adult Basic Education
(TABE 9/10). Forms 9 and 10 are
approved for use on paper and through
the computer-based delivery format.
Publisher: CTB/McGraw Hill, 20 Ryan
Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940.
Telephone: (800) 538–9547. Internet:
www.ctb.com.
(5) Tests of Adult Basic Education
Survey (TABE Survey). Forms 9 and 10
are approved for use on paper and
through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CTB/McGraw Hill, 20
Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940.
Telephone: (800) 538–9547. Internet:
www.ctb.com.
(c) The Secretary has determined that
the following tests are suitable for use
at all ESL levels of the NRS for a period
of seven years beginning on February 2,
2010:
(1) Basic English Skills Test (BEST)
Literacy. Forms B, C, and D are
approved for use on paper. Publisher:
Center for Applied Linguistics, 4646
40th Street NW., Washington, DC
20016–1859. Telephone: (202) 362–
0700. Internet: www.cal.org.
(2) Tests of Adult Basic Education
Complete Language Assessment
System—English (TABE/CLAS–E).
Forms A and B are approved for use on
paper. Publisher: CTB/McGraw Hill, 20
Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940.
Telephone: (800) 538–9547. Internet:
www.ctb.com.
Tests Determined To Be Suitable for
Use in the NRS Until June 30, 2015
(a) The Secretary has determined that
the following tests are suitable for use
at all ABE and ASE levels of the NRS
until June 30, 2015:
(1) General Assessment of
Instructional Needs (GAIN)—Test of
English Skills. Forms A and B are
approved for use on paper and through
the computer-based delivery format.
Publisher: Wonderlic Inc., 400 Lakeview
Parkway, Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL
60061. Telephone: (877) 605–9496.
Internet: www.wonderlic.com.
(2) General Assessment of
Instructional Needs (GAIN)—Test of
Math Skills. Forms A and B are
approved for use on paper and through
the computer-based delivery format.
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Publisher: Wonderlic Inc., 400 Lakeview
Parkway, Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL
60061. Telephone: (877) 605–9496.
Internet: www.wonderlic.com.
(b) The Secretary has determined that
the following tests are suitable for use
at all ESL levels of the NRS until June
30, 2015:
(1) Basic English Skills Test (BEST)
Plus. Forms A, B, and C are approved
for use on paper and through the
computer-adaptive delivery format.
Publisher: Center for Applied
Linguistics, 4646 40th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20016–1859.
Telephone: (202) 362–0700. Internet:
www.cal.org.
(2) Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS) Life and
Work Listening Assessments (LW
Listening). Forms 981L, 982L, 983L,
984L, 985L and 986L are approved for
use on paper and through the computerbased delivery format. Publisher:
CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road,
Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123–4339.
Telephone: (800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
Tests That May Be Used in the NRS
During the Sunset Period Ending on
June 30, 2014
(a) The Secretary has determined that
the following tests may be used at the
High Intermediate, Low Adult
Secondary, and High Adult Secondary
levels of the NRS during the sunset
period ending on June 30, 2014:
(1) WorkKeys: Applied Mathematics.
Forms 210 and 220 are approved for use
on paper. Publisher: ACT, 500 ACT
Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa
52243–0168. Telephone: (800) 967–
5539. Internet: www.act.org.
(2) WorkKeys: Reading for
Information. Forms 110 and 120 are
approved for use on paper. Publisher:
ACT, 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168,
Iowa City, Iowa 52243–0168.
Telephone: (800) 967–5539. Internet:
www.act.org.
(b) The Secretary has determined that
the following tests may be used at all
ABE and ASE levels and at all ESL
levels of the NRS during the sunset
period ending on June 30, 2014:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Employability Competency System
(ECS) Reading Assessments—Workforce
Learning Systems (WSL). Forms 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 114, 116, 213, 214,
215, and 216 may be used on paper and
through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151
Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 220, San
Diego, CA 92123–4339. Telephone:
(800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
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(2) Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Functional Writing Assessments. Forms
460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466 are
approved for use on paper. Publisher:
CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road,
Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123–4339.
Telephone: (800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(c) The Secretary has determined that
the following test may be used at all
ABE and ASE levels of the NRS during
the sunset period ending on June 30,
2014:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Employability Competency System
(ECS) Math Assessments—Workforce
Learning Systems (WLS). Forms 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 213, 214, 215, and
216 are approved for use on paper and
through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151
Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 220, San
Diego, CA 92123–4339. Telephone:
(800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(d) The Secretary has determined that
the following test may be used at all ESL
levels of the NRS during the sunset
period ending on June 30, 2014:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Employability Competency System
(ECS) Listening Assessments—Life
Skills (LS). Forms 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56,
63, 64, 65, and 66 are approved for use
on paper and through the computerbased delivery format. Publisher:
CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road,
Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123–4339.
Telephone: (800) 255–1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
Expiring Tests
The sunset period for an expiring test
allows a State and local provider to
transition to other tests suitable for use
in the NRS. The State and local provider
may use the transition period to select
new tests, purchase appropriate
inventories of assessment materials, and
provide training to staff.
Revocation of Tests
Under certain circumstances the
Secretary may revoke the determination
that a test is suitable (see 34 CFR
462.12(e)). If the Secretary revokes the
determination of suitability, the
Secretary announces through the
Federal Register and posts on the
Internet at www.nrsweb.org a notice of
that revocation, along with the date by
which States and local eligible
providers must stop using the revoked
test.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Tests Determined To Be Suitable for Use in the National Reporting
System for Adult Education
AGENCY: Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of
Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary annually announces tests, test forms, and
delivery formats that the Secretary determines to be suitable for use
in the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Meier, Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 11161, Potomac Center Plaza,
Washington, DC 20202-7240. Telephone: (202) 245-7890 or by email:
Michelle.Meier@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text
telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-
800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 14, 2008, we published in the
Federal Register final regulations for 34 CFR part 462, Measuring
Educational Gain in the National Reporting System for Adult Education
(NRS regulations) (73 FR 2306). The NRS regulations established the
process the Secretary uses to determine the suitability of tests for
use in the NRS by States and local eligible providers. We annually
publish in the Federal Register and post on the Internet at https://www.nrsweb.org a list of the names of tests and the educational
functioning levels the tests are suitable to measure in the NRS as
required by Sec. 462.12(c)(2) of the NRS regulations.
On April 16, 2008, we published in the Federal Register a notice
inviting test publishers to submit tests for review under the NRS
regulations (73 FR 20616).
On February 2, 2010, we published in the Federal Register a notice
(February 2010 notice) listing the tests and test forms the Secretary
determined to be suitable for use in the NRS (75 FR 5303).
The Secretary determined tests and test forms to be suitable for a
period of either seven or three years from the date of the February
2010 notice. A seven-year approval required no additional action on the
part of the publisher, unless the information the publisher submitted
as a basis for the Secretary's review was inaccurate or unless the test
is substantially revised. A three-year approval was issued with a set
of conditions to be met by the completion of the three-year period. If
these conditions were met, the Secretary would approve a period of time
for which the test may continue to be used in the NRS.
On September 12, 2011, we published in the Federal Register (76 FR
56188) a notice (September 2011 notice) to update the list published in
the February 2010 notice, and include suitable test delivery formats.
The update clarified that some, but not all, tests using computer-
adaptive or computer-based delivery formats are suitable for use in the
NRS.
On August 6, 2012, we published in the Federal Register (77 FR
46749) the same list of forms and computer delivery formats for the
tests published in the September 2011 notice. We also announced a
sunset period during which States and local providers may continue to
use tests with three-year NRS approvals otherwise expiring on February
2, 2013, during a transition period ending on June 30, 2014.
On January 25, 2013, we announced in the Federal Register (78 FR
5430) an extension of the approval period for tests approved for a
three-year period beginning on February 2, 2010. The approval period
was extended from February 2, 2013 to September 30, 2013, with the
sunset period ending on June 30, 2014 still applicable.
The Secretary publishes here the list of tests and test forms
determined to be suitable for use in the NRS. These include: (1) Tests
previously approved for a seven-year period from February 2, 2010; (2)
three tests--previously approved for a three-year conditional period
from February 2, 2010--for which the Secretary is extending the
approval period through June 30, 2015; and (3) one test--a revised
version of a test previously approved for a three-year conditional
period from February 2, 2010--for which the Secretary is providing an
approval period through June 30, 2015. The extended approval period
through June 30, 2015 for these four tests is issued with a set of
conditions for each test that a test publisher must meet eby the
completion of the extended period. If a test publisher meets these
conditions, the Secretary approves a period of time for which the test
may continue to be used in the NRS.
Approved Tests, Forms and Approval Periods
Adult education programs must use only the approved forms and
computer delivery formats for the tests published in this notice. If a
particular test form or computer delivery format is not explicitly
specified for a test in this notice, it is not approved for use in the
NRS.
Tests Determined To Be Suitable for Use in the NRS for Seven Years
(a) The Secretary has determined that the following test is
suitable for use at all Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary
Education (ASE) levels and at all English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL)
levels of the NRS for a period of seven years beginning on February 2,
2010:
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Reading
Assessments (Life and Work, Life Skills, Reading for Citizenship,
Reading for Language Arts--Secondary Level). Forms 27, 28, 81, 82, 81X,
82X, 83, 84, 85, 86, 185, 186, 187, 188, 310, 311, 513, 514, 951, 952,
951X, and 952X of this test are approved for use on paper and through
the computer-based delivery format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy
Canyon Road, suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-
1036. Internet: www.casas.org.
(b) The Secretary has determined that the following tests are
suitable for use at all ABE and ASE levels of the NRS for a period of
seven years beginning on February 2, 2010:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Life
Skills Math Assessments--Application of Mathematics (Secondary Level).
Forms 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 505, and 506 of this test are
approved for use on paper and through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road, suite 220, San
Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(2) Massachusetts Adult Proficiency Test (MAPT) for Math. This test
is approved for use through a computer-adaptive delivery format.
Publisher: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education and University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Education,
156 Hills South, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
Telephone: (413) 545-0564. Internet: www.sabes.org/assessment/mapt.htm.
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(3) Massachusetts Adult Proficiency Test (MAPT) for Reading. This
test is approved for use through the computer-adaptive delivery format.
Publisher: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education and University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Education,
156 Hills South, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
Telephone: (413) 545-0564. Internet: www.sabes.org/assessment/mapt.htm.
(4) Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE 9/10). Forms 9 and 10 are
approved for use on paper and through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CTB/McGraw Hill, 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA
93940. Telephone: (800) 538-9547. Internet: www.ctb.com.
(5) Tests of Adult Basic Education Survey (TABE Survey). Forms 9
and 10 are approved for use on paper and through the computer-based
delivery format. Publisher: CTB/McGraw Hill, 20 Ryan Ranch Road,
Monterey, CA 93940. Telephone: (800) 538-9547. Internet: www.ctb.com.
(c) The Secretary has determined that the following tests are
suitable for use at all ESL levels of the NRS for a period of seven
years beginning on February 2, 2010:
(1) Basic English Skills Test (BEST) Literacy. Forms B, C, and D
are approved for use on paper. Publisher: Center for Applied
Linguistics, 4646 40th Street NW., Washington, DC 20016-1859.
Telephone: (202) 362-0700. Internet: www.cal.org.
(2) Tests of Adult Basic Education Complete Language Assessment
System--English (TABE/CLAS-E). Forms A and B are approved for use on
paper. Publisher: CTB/McGraw Hill, 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA
93940. Telephone: (800) 538-9547. Internet: www.ctb.com.
Tests Determined To Be Suitable for Use in the NRS Until June 30, 2015
(a) The Secretary has determined that the following tests are
suitable for use at all ABE and ASE levels of the NRS until June 30,
2015:
(1) General Assessment of Instructional Needs (GAIN)--Test of
English Skills. Forms A and B are approved for use on paper and through
the computer-based delivery format. Publisher: Wonderlic Inc., 400
Lakeview Parkway, Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Telephone: (877)
605-9496. Internet: www.wonderlic.com.
(2) General Assessment of Instructional Needs (GAIN)--Test of Math
Skills. Forms A and B are approved for use on paper and through the
computer-based delivery format. Publisher: Wonderlic Inc., 400 Lakeview
Parkway, Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Telephone: (877) 605-9496.
Internet: www.wonderlic.com.
(b) The Secretary has determined that the following tests are
suitable for use at all ESL levels of the NRS until June 30, 2015:
(1) Basic English Skills Test (BEST) Plus. Forms A, B, and C are
approved for use on paper and through the computer-adaptive delivery
format. Publisher: Center for Applied Linguistics, 4646 40th Street
NW., Washington, DC 20016-1859. Telephone: (202) 362-0700. Internet:
www.cal.org.
(2) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Life and
Work Listening Assessments (LW Listening). Forms 981L, 982L, 983L,
984L, 985L and 986L are approved for use on paper and through the
computer-based delivery format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon
Road, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-1036.
Internet: www.casas.org.
Tests That May Be Used in the NRS During the Sunset Period Ending on
June 30, 2014
(a) The Secretary has determined that the following tests may be
used at the High Intermediate, Low Adult Secondary, and High Adult
Secondary levels of the NRS during the sunset period ending on June 30,
2014:
(1) WorkKeys: Applied Mathematics. Forms 210 and 220 are approved
for use on paper. Publisher: ACT, 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa
City, Iowa 52243-0168. Telephone: (800) 967-5539. Internet:
www.act.org.
(2) WorkKeys: Reading for Information. Forms 110 and 120 are
approved for use on paper. Publisher: ACT, 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168,
Iowa City, Iowa 52243-0168. Telephone: (800) 967-5539. Internet:
www.act.org.
(b) The Secretary has determined that the following tests may be
used at all ABE and ASE levels and at all ESL levels of the NRS during
the sunset period ending on June 30, 2014:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Employability Competency System (ECS) Reading Assessments--Workforce
Learning Systems (WSL). Forms 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 114, 116,
213, 214, 215, and 216 may be used on paper and through the computer-
based delivery format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite
220, San Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(2) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Functional Writing Assessments. Forms 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and
466 are approved for use on paper. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon
Road, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-1036.
Internet: www.casas.org.
(c) The Secretary has determined that the following test may be
used at all ABE and ASE levels of the NRS during the sunset period
ending on June 30, 2014:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Employability Competency System (ECS) Math Assessments--Workforce
Learning Systems (WLS). Forms 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 213, 214,
215, and 216 are approved for use on paper and through the computer-
based delivery format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite
220, San Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
(d) The Secretary has determined that the following test may be
used at all ESL levels of the NRS during the sunset period ending on
June 30, 2014:
(1) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Employability Competency System (ECS) Listening Assessments--Life
Skills (LS). Forms 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 63, 64, 65, and 66 are
approved for use on paper and through the computer-based delivery
format. Publisher: CASAS, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 220, San
Diego, CA 92123-4339. Telephone: (800) 255-1036. Internet:
www.casas.org.
Expiring Tests
The sunset period for an expiring test allows a State and local
provider to transition to other tests suitable for use in the NRS. The
State and local provider may use the transition period to select new
tests, purchase appropriate inventories of assessment materials, and
provide training to staff.
Revocation of Tests
Under certain circumstances the Secretary may revoke the
determination that a test is suitable (see 34 CFR 462.12(e)). If the
Secretary revokes the determination of suitability, the Secretary
announces through the Federal Register and posts on the Internet at
www.nrsweb.org a notice of that revocation, along with the date by
which States and local eligible providers must stop using the revoked
test.
Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this
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an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact
disc) on request to the contact person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT in this notice.
Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this
document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free
Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the
Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System
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as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
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You may also access documents of the Department published in the
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by the Department.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 9212.
Dated: December 9, 2013.
Johan Uvin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Strategic Initiatives,
Delegated Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the
Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education.
[FR Doc. 2013-29709 Filed 12-11-13; 8:45 am]
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